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Potential first-round playoff mismatches - NHL
Rob Vollman identifies four potential first-round NHL playoff matchups that could be quite lopsided, including two likely division winners that are vulnerable to a first-round exit.
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Flames earn 1st playoff berth in 6 years, eliminate Cup champion Kings
The defending Stanley Cup champion Kings were eliminated from the postseason by the Calgary Flames, who clinched an NHL playoff berth for the first time in six years.
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Young forwards, Halak lift Islanders past Capitals
Young forwards, Halak lift Islanders past Caps 4-1 in Game 1
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Petr Mrazek, Pavel Datsyuk pace Red Wings in Game 1 win over Lightning
Pavel Datsyuk scored twice and Petr Mrazek had 44 saves in his NHL playoff debut to help the Red Wings beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference series.
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Lightning rebound to even series against Red Wings
Lightning rebound to even series against Red Wings
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Ducks rally over Jets for OT win; one victory from second round
Rickard Rakell scored in overtime to lift the Anaheim Ducks over the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Monday in Game 3 of their playoff series.
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Petr Mrazek shuts down Lightning again with 28 saves
Petr Mrazek stopped 28 shots and the Detroit Red Wings rebounded from a disappointing loss to shut down the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 and take a 3-2 lead in the first-round NHL playoff series.
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Tyler Johnson's late goal gives Lightning win, 3-0 lead on Canadiens
Tyler Johnson's goal with 1.1 seconds remaining Wednesday night gave the Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Canadiens and a 3-0 lead in their NHL playoff series.
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Scoring in this year's NHL postseason drops to 3-year low
There has been plenty of drama in the NHL playoffs this season. Just not many goals, as more than half the games through the first two rounds were decided by one goal, and 15 went to overtime.
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Victor Hedman says it felt like Andrew Shaw bit him during Game 1 scuffle
Nothing ups the ante in an NHL playoff series quite like a biting incident, and the Stanley Cup finals appear to have received one early on.
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2015 Stanley Cup finals -- Duncan Keith of Chicago Blackhawks awarded Conn...
Duncan Keith was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as NHL playoff MVP after scoring his third goal of the playoffs in the second period of Chicago's Game 6 clincher.
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NHL -- Los Angeles Kings back to leading the pack out West
After a season they would like to forget, the Kings have returned to contender status -- thanks in part to the leadership and confidence of Drew Doughty.
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NHL -- Washington Capitals finding different ways to win this season
Consistent accountability and a unified direction are putting the Capitals in a good position to continue winning as they drive toward a deep run in the playoffs.
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Burnside: 5 reasons these could be the best Florida Panthers ever
South Florida has been derided as a hockey wasteland for years, but with five key areas coming together, the Panthers are building buzz and showing they're in it for the long haul.
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NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Is it time to worry about the Minnesota Wild?
A shootout loss to Arizona ended a bad month for the Wild, who have fallen to the fringe of the playoff race. In Tuesday's Morning 3-on-3, we discuss whether it's time to worry about Minnesota.
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NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Will there be no Canadian teams in the postseason?
Every Canadian team is currently outside the playoff mix, and none seems ready to make a move. We discuss the chances of all seven missing out, and how Montreal might deal with its epic collapse.
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NHL - Tampa Bay Lightning only a threat with Tyler Johnson at full speed
The fate of the Lightning is greatly tied to the health and production of their No. 1 center, Tyler Johnson.
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NHL -- Cory Schneider and the New Jersey Devils are ready for the stretch run
Ahead of a night honoring predecessor Martin Brodeur, Cory Schneider reflects on all he's learned on his NHL journey and explains why he feels the Devils are in the playoff race to stay.
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NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- What should the Boston Bruins do at the trade deadline?
The Kings exposed the Bruins' blue-line issues in a big way Tuesday, and in Wednesday's Morning 3-on-3, we discuss whether Boston should seek help via trade as it sits on the playoff bubble.
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NHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Has the Eastern Conference caught up to the West?
The Eastern Conference has plenty of Stanley Cup threats, including the Caps and Lightning, but does getting deeper really mean the East has caught up to the West in terms of competitive balance?
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