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'They didn't accept their fate': Maple Leafs push Bruins to another Game 7

'They didn't accept their fate': Maple Leafs push Bruins to another Game 7

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe's team had a decision to make.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived to see another day on Thursday night, while the Vancouver Canucks look to avoid allowing Nashville to do the same on Friday.
Stars aim to clinch first round series over the Golden Knights in game 6

Stars aim to clinch first round series over the Golden Knights in game 6

Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Stars -113, Golden Knights -107; over/under is 5.
Canucks try to clinch series win against the Predators

Canucks try to clinch series win against the Predators

Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (47-30-5, fourth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Predators -130, Canucks +110; over/under is 5.
Nylander, Woll star as Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Nylander, Woll star as Maple Leafs down Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

TORONTO — William Nylander could barely watch the Maple Leafs' first three playoff games as he worked his way back from injury — the nerves were almost too much.
Bruins searching for answers as they head home for deciding Game 7

Bruins searching for answers as they head home for deciding Game 7

TORONTO — An uninspired Game 5 effort put the pressure squarely on the Boston Bruins in their first-round NHL playoff series against Toronto. A Game 6 dud only made things worse.
Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7

TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series.
Auston Matthews misses second straight playoff game with Leafs facing elimination

Auston Matthews misses second straight playoff game with Leafs facing elimination

TORONTO — Auston Matthews was back on the Scotiabank Arena ice Thursday morning. That wasn't the case when his Maple Leafs once again faced elimination roughly 10 hours later. Head coach Sheldon Keefe announced following Toronto's 11 a.m.
Jets enter off-season in disbelief, wanting more after early playoff exit

Jets enter off-season in disbelief, wanting more after early playoff exit

WINNIPEG — Disbelief seemed to be the overriding emotion among the Winnipeg Jets after their early exit from the NHL playoffs.
Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour says he feels 'really good' about reaching new contract with team

Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour says he feels 'really good' about reaching new contract with team

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said Thursday he feels “really good” that he will reach a new contract with the team, mirroring optimism from president and general manager Don Waddell a day earlier.