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Canadiens battle hard, but fall 3-2 as Flyers move onto second round

Canadiens battle hard, but fall 3-2 as Flyers move onto second round

TORONTO — Minus both their head coach and inspirational leader, the Montreal Canadiens fought tooth and nail to extend their season Friday.
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7-goal surges push Avalanche and Stars into 2nd-round series

7-goal surges push Avalanche and Stars into 2nd-round series

The Dallas Stars certainly can't take too much comfort in those four victories over Colorado in the regular season or their unprecedented seven-goal surge to advance in these unusual playoffs.
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Milbury apologizes for comments made during NHL playoff game

Milbury apologizes for comments made during NHL playoff game

NEW YORK — Former coach and NBC Sports analyst Mike Milbury apologized Friday for saying during a playoff game broadcast that there weren’t women in the NHL bubble to disrupt anyone's concentration.
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In need of scoring help, Blue Jackets could be ready to deal

In need of scoring help, Blue Jackets could be ready to deal

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets played through a rash of injuries to put together another respectable season and earn a franchise-record fourth straight playoff appearance.
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Canadiens GM criticizes Flyers coach for comments, Vigneault fires back

Canadiens GM criticizes Flyers coach for comments, Vigneault fires back

TORONTO — Hours before Game 6 of a playoff series that just keeps heating up, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin and Philadelphia Flyers coach Alain Vigneault traded verbal jabs Friday.
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Beau knows: Isles use structure, young skill to advance

Beau knows: Isles use structure, young skill to advance

Anthony Beauvillier paid the price for scoring when he absorbed a big hit from Tom Wilson into one of the goalposts. He shook off the pain and returned to the game.
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Flameout: Dallas Stars beat Calgary 7-3, bounce Flames out of NHL playoffs

Flameout: Dallas Stars beat Calgary 7-3, bounce Flames out of NHL playoffs

EDMONTON — The Dallas Stars spotted the Calgary Flames three goals, then ran them out of the rink and out of the NHL playoffs Thursday, crediting a cheeky, inexplicable penalty from Calgary's Milan Lucic for igniting their comeback.
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Trotz's Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5

Trotz's Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5

TORONTO — Barry Trotz went through the handshake line victorious with players on the opposite side he coached to the Stanley Cup two years ago and his former top assistant who was chosen to replace him behind the bench.
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NHL Notebook: Habs' Gallagher out with broken jaw, Niskanen suspended for Game 6

NHL Notebook: Habs' Gallagher out with broken jaw, Niskanen suspended for Game 6

TORONTO — Brendan Gallagher dragged the Montreal Canadiens into the fight with their backs against the wall. Now they'll have to continue their battle for survival minus the heart-and-soul winger.
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Coyotes looking to build off first playoff run in 8 years

Coyotes looking to build off first playoff run in 8 years

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyote achieved a long-awaited goal by reaching the post-season for the first time in eight years. They won a series, knocking off the higher-seeded Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup qualifiers.
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