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'Canes get comfortable in new territory of the playoffs

RALEIGH, N.C. — The formerly last-place Carolina Hurricanes stormed back to knock out their division's best team in seven games. Then they swept the second-best team.
Spezza, Lindell score, Stars edge Blues for 3-2 series lead

Spezza, Lindell score, Stars edge Blues for 3-2 series lead

ST. LOUIS — Ben Bishop looked the part of a Vezina Trophy finalist, except for one play. Jason Spezza scored and Bishop made 38 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the St.
Hurricanes finish sweep, beat Islanders 5-2 in Game 4

Hurricanes finish sweep, beat Islanders 5-2 in Game 4

RALEIGH, N.C. — Teuvo Teravainen and Greg McKegg scored 66 seconds apart in the second period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night to complete a sweep of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Hurricanes sweep Islanders with 5-2 victory in Game 4

Hurricanes sweep Islanders with 5-2 victory in Game 4

RALEIGH, N.C. — Teuvo Teravainen scored a quick goal, and moments later, so did Greg McKegg. Just that quickly, the Carolina Hurricanes chased New York's goalie out of the game — and the Islanders right out of the playoffs.
Goalie drama: Lehner out, Greiss in for Islanders

Goalie drama: Lehner out, Greiss in for Islanders

RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Islanders pulled starting goalie Robin Lehner in the second period of Game 4 of their second-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.

NHL says Seattle still in mix to host 2021 draft

SEATTLE — NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says Seattle remains in contention to host the 2021 draft despite arena construction delays. Daly told The Associated Press on Friday that the league would like to decide on the host at least a year out.
The fast and furious: MacKinnon has Avs buzzing in playoffs

The fast and furious: MacKinnon has Avs buzzing in playoffs

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon received a text message from a good buddy just before the start of the playoffs. The basic point: Attack and dictate the pace. The speedy Colorado Avalanche forward has taken Sidney Crosby's advice to heart.
Devils legends Stevens and Daneyko together on TV

Devils legends Stevens and Daneyko together on TV

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The familiar red-and-black uniforms are gone, replaced by suits and ties, and lapel microphones and pens are in place instead of skates and sticks.
MacKinnon, Avs beat Sharks 3-0 in Game 4 to even series

MacKinnon, Avs beat Sharks 3-0 in Game 4 to even series

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon described his batted-in goal as merely cleaning up garbage. This was far from trash talk: The Colorado Avalanche are right back in the series.

Avalanche blank Sharks, Bruins top Blue Jackets

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon kept up his scoring spree with a second-period goal, Philipp Grubauer stopped 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 Thursday night to tie the Western Conference