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Big hits piling up as Jets, Blues brace for Game 3 in St. Louis

Big hits piling up as Jets, Blues brace for Game 3 in St. Louis

WINNIPEG — A combined 148 hits through two playoff games is one reason the Jets and Blues could benefit from an extra day off before Thursday’s Game 3 in St. Louis. Winnipeg leads the NHL best-of-seven Western Conference series 2-0.
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Stuart Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to reset after wild 6-5 loss to Kings in Game 1

Stuart Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to reset after wild 6-5 loss to Kings in Game 1

LOS ANGELES — A late-season injury gave Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner time to reflect ahead of playoffs.
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The start of the NHL playoffs has been hard-hitting, with just about everyone getting physical

The start of the NHL playoffs has been hard-hitting, with just about everyone getting physical

If there was any doubt about what the Washington Capitals were thinking about doing to the Montreal Canadiens in their first-round playoff series, it got erased on the first shift.
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Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz set to start Game 2 against Sens after day off

Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz set to start Game 2 against Sens after day off

TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz will be back in the spotlight Tuesday. A day after skipping practice for rest purposes, the Maple Leafs goaltender is set to start Game 2 of the team's first-round playoff series with the Ottawa Senators.
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Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager

Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager

Lou Lamoriello is out as general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive’s contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins will lead a search to find the Islanders’ next GM.
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Canadiens encouraged by comeback despite Game 1 loss to physical Capitals, Ovechkin

Canadiens encouraged by comeback despite Game 1 loss to physical Capitals, Ovechkin

WASHINGTON — Martin St. Louis wanted a victory. It didn’t happen Monday night, but the way his young group rallied after a difficult start gave the Montreal bench boss reason to think a win might not be far away.
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'We're a resilient group': Edmonton Oilers look to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss

'We're a resilient group': Edmonton Oilers look to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss

LOS ANGELES — Late rallies are nothing new for the Edmonton Oilers. Not every game has a fairy tale ending, though, where the team overcomes a multi-goal deficit to celebrate a win. After falling behind 4-0 to the L.A.
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Sabres hire Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships to help generate revenue

Sabres hire Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships to help generate revenue

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres added to their business office on Tuesday by hiring Jake Vernon as their chief commercial officer. Vernon will oversee ticketing and sponsorship operations, and report to CEO Pete Guelli, the team announced.
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After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM

After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM

After firing coach Dan Bylsma, the Seattle Kraken have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, with assistant Jason Botterill taking over day-to-day responsibilities.
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Devils won't have injured defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon for Game 2 against Hurricanes

Devils won't have injured defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon for Game 2 against Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New Jersey Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon are out with injuries for Tuesday night's Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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