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Florida takes 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay

Florida takes 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Lightning (45-29-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Panthers -185, Lightning +154; over/under is 6.
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Stuart Skinner gets 1st postseason shutout as Oilers beat Kings 1-0 to take a 3-1 series lead

Stuart Skinner gets 1st postseason shutout as Oilers beat Kings 1-0 to take a 3-1 series lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connor McDavid usually dominates the headlines for the Edmonton Oilers. On Sunday night, it was the play of goaltender Stuart Skinner that put them a win away from advancing in the NHL playoffs.
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NHL roundup: Avalanche grab 3-1 series lead over Jets with 5-1 win

NHL roundup: Avalanche grab 3-1 series lead over Jets with 5-1 win

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin recorded his first career hat trick, netminder Alexandar Georgiev turned in another strong showing and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 on Sunday to move a win away from advancing in the NHL
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has no points in an NHL playoff series for the 1st time

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin in addition to being the second-most prolific goal-scorer in NHL history in the regular season has throughout his career been a point-a-game producer in the playoffs, despite criticism that dogged him before winning th
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'Resilient' Vancouver Canucks pull off comeback, top Nashville Predators 4-3 in OT

'Resilient' Vancouver Canucks pull off comeback, top Nashville Predators 4-3 in OT

NASHVILLE — Before the playoffs began, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet asked some of his players to pick a word to describe their team. They chose resilience.
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The Canucks now 3-1 this postseason with different goalie winning each game

The Canucks now 3-1 this postseason with different goalie winning each game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Injuries have forced the Vancouver Canucks to change goalies now for a third time in their first four playoff games.
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Jets forward Namestnikov hospitalized after taking puck to side of the head

Jets forward Namestnikov hospitalized after taking puck to side of the head

DENVER — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was hospitalized Sunday after taking a slapshot to the side of the head during the third period of the Jets' 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
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Oilers recall Jack Campbell, Philip Broberg from AHL affiliate Bakersfield

Oilers recall Jack Campbell, Philip Broberg from AHL affiliate Bakersfield

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers are adding depth for the playoffs by recalling goaltender Jack Campbell and defenceman Philip Broberg from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors.
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Stars breathe new life into series with the Golden Knights entering Game 4

Stars breathe new life into series with the Golden Knights entering Game 4

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An NBA adage is a playoff series doesn't genuinely begin until a home team loses. The NHL first-round playoffs series between Vegas and Dallas might not truly start until a home team wins.
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Nichushkin scores hat trick to lead Avalanche to 5-1 win, leaving Jets on the brink

Nichushkin scores hat trick to lead Avalanche to 5-1 win, leaving Jets on the brink

DENVER — Winnipeg head coach Rick Bowness referred to the term "self-inflicted" on six occasions Sunday after the Jets dropped a 5-1 decision to Colorado that left his team in must-win mode.
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