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'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers

'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through the first two games of the Washington Capitals' first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0.
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Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life

Remembering legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole. Oh baby, what a life

Bob Cole, a welcome voice for Canadian hockey fans for a half-century, has died at the age of 90. Cole died Wednesday night in St. John's, N.L., surrounded by his family, his daughter, Megan Cole, told the CBC. Born June 24, 1933, the St.
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NHL, Rogers reach agreement with Prime Video to stream Monday night games

NHL, Rogers reach agreement with Prime Video to stream Monday night games

TORONTO — Rogers Communications and the NHL have reached an exclusive agreement with Amazon's Prime Video to carry Monday regular-season games in Canada for the next two seasons.
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Skinner has confidence of his coach, but playoff goaltending a concern for Oilers

Skinner has confidence of his coach, but playoff goaltending a concern for Oilers

EDMONTON — Despite some ugly early-series numbers, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner still has the faith of his coach. Skinner gave up three goals on the first seven shots he faced in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
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Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video

Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken will move their games to an over-the-air broadcaster and have a streaming partnership with Amazon’s Prime Video beginning with the 2024-25 season, the team announced Thursday.
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Blackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic

Blackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal. The team announced the move on Thursday.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell behind in their first-round series again without star winger William Nylander on Wednesday, and Thursday's schedule presents two teams in need of a win.
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Predators, Canucks square off with series tied 1-1

Predators, Canucks square off with series tied 1-1

Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (47-30-5, fourth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
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Kings, Oilers meet with series tied 1-1

Kings, Oilers meet with series tied 1-1

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11, third in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Oilers -128, Kings +108; over/under is 6.
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Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1

Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1

Winnipeg Jets (52-24-6, second in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Avalanche -171, Jets +143; over/under is 6.
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