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Quebec to increase arena capacity before first home game in Habs playoff series

Quebec to increase arena capacity before first home game in Habs playoff series

MONTREAL — Quebec will increase the number of people allowed to attend sporting events and festivals to 3,500 on Thursday, one day before the Montreal Canadiens next home game.
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Vets Pietrangelo, Perry contributing for Vegas, Montreal

Vets Pietrangelo, Perry contributing for Vegas, Montreal

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo and Corey Perry had very different free agent experiences last offseason.
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Despite COVID-19 and un-Canadian temperatures, Habs fans are legion in Las Vegas

Despite COVID-19 and un-Canadian temperatures, Habs fans are legion in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Joe Fruchter is smiling — and sweating.
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Canadiens take 4-1 loss to Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup semifinal opener

Canadiens take 4-1 loss to Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup semifinal opener

LAS VEGAS — The uphill climb facing the Montreal Canadiens just got a little steeper.
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Predators' Rinne wins Clancy Trophy for leading on, off ice

Predators' Rinne wins Clancy Trophy for leading on, off ice

NEW YORK (AP) — Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne has won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy that annually honors an NHL player for leading on the ice and off it with humanitarian work.
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AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach

AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach

Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers.
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On Point: Center fuels Lightning bid to Cup title repeat bid

On Point: Center fuels Lightning bid to Cup title repeat bid

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point isn’t the biggest name among stars in the NHL playoffs, though it is difficult to imagine the Tampa Bay Lightning being where they are without him shining so bright.
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Senators sign goaltender Leevi Merilainen to a three-year, entry-level contract

Senators sign goaltender Leevi Merilainen to a three-year, entry-level contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Leevi Merilainen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Nelson and the Islanders visit Tampa Bay with 1-0 series lead

Nelson and the Islanders visit Tampa Bay with 1-0 series lead

New York Islanders (32-17-7, fourth in the East Division during the regular season) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (36-17-3, third in the Central Division during the regular season) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 8 p.m.
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Semyon Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1

Semyon Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Semyon Varlamov and the New York Islanders are on a roll.
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