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'It's fine to be the underdogs': Edmonton Oilers optimistic as playoffs begin

'It's fine to be the underdogs': Edmonton Oilers optimistic as playoffs begin

LOS ANGELES — Like tulips poking their heads out of the dirt, playoff matchups between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings have become a sure sign of spring.
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After breaking the NHL goals record, Ovechkin and the Capitals open the playoffs vs. the Canadiens

After breaking the NHL goals record, Ovechkin and the Capitals open the playoffs vs. the Canadiens

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — When Alex Ovechkin hosted Washington Capitals teammates for his 39th birthday dinner in September, he made it clear his focus for the next several months was on Stanley, not Wayne Gretzky.
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'Best team in the league': Canadiens throw pressure on favoured Capitals

'Best team in the league': Canadiens throw pressure on favoured Capitals

BROSSARD — Martin St. Louis is putting the pressure on Washington. While the Montreal Canadiens clawed their way into the playoffs, the Capitals flirted with first place in the NHL all season.
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson ready to go for Maple Leafs against Senators in Game 1

Oliver Ekman-Larsson ready to go for Maple Leafs against Senators in Game 1

TORONTO — Oliver Ekman-Larsson smiled and politely dodged the question. Chris Tanev inferred his fellow Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman would be back.
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Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars

DALLAS (AP) — Mackenzie Blackwood is already fitting right in with these Colorado Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason, and a roster filled with playoff experience that includes 10 players who were part of their Stanley Cup title three ye
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Nathan MacKinnon scores 2, assists on another as Avalanche open NHL playoffs with 5-1 win over Stars

Nathan MacKinnon scores 2, assists on another as Avalanche open NHL playoffs with 5-1 win over Stars

DALLAS (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon took a stick to the face, had a part in both of Colorado's strange goals in the second period and capped his night with an empty-netter for his 50th career playoff goal.
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Canadiens' Ivan Demidov focused on winning ahead of matchup with Alex Ovechkin

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov focused on winning ahead of matchup with Alex Ovechkin

BROSSARD — Ivan Demidov is excited to face off against Alex Ovechkin — but more importantly, he wants to win.
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Kings host the Oilers to open the NHL Playoffs

Kings host the Oilers to open the NHL Playoffs

Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -120, Oilers -100; over/under is 5.
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Winnipeg takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against St. Louis

Winnipeg takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against St. Louis

St. Louis Blues (44-30-8, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -189, Blues +157; over/under is 5.
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Avalanche visit the Stars with 1-0 series lead

Avalanche visit the Stars with 1-0 series lead

Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) Dallas; Monday, 9:30 p.m.
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