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Oilers dominate special teams to eliminate Kings in five games

Oilers dominate special teams to eliminate Kings in five games

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. But the special teams matchup was lopsided — and that’s why it ended in five games.
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Stars beat Knights 3-2 for series lead

Stars beat Knights 3-2 for series lead

DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, becoming the first home team
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Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs

Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs

DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored on a power-play after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face, Jake Oettinger had another flawless finish and the Dallas Stars finally got a home win in these NHL playoffs.
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CP NewsAlert: Oilers advance to second round of NHL playoffs with win over Kings

CP NewsAlert: Oilers advance to second round of NHL playoffs with win over Kings

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 Wednesday to win their first-round NHL playoff series in five games.
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Steven Stamkos wants to stay with Lightning, and team wants its career scoring leader to stay

Steven Stamkos wants to stay with Lightning, and team wants its career scoring leader to stay

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos wants to hoist the Stanley Cup again with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Rangers rookie Matt Rempe doesn't mind playing the villain role in the NHL playoffs

Rangers rookie Matt Rempe doesn't mind playing the villain role in the NHL playoffs

Matt Rempe stretched on the bench several minutes before warmups when the chants started.
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High-scoring Avalanche await winner of Stars-Golden Knights in next round after dispatching Jets

High-scoring Avalanche await winner of Stars-Golden Knights in next round after dispatching Jets

DENVER (AP) — The high-scoring, fast-flying Colorado Avalanche are so much more than the Nathan MacKinnon Show.
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Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'

Oilers forward Zach Hyman hoping to teach 'Shaq Hyman' how to skate: 'For free'

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman is extending the invitation. If basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal needs to learn how to skate — for real this time — Hyman will hit the ice with him.
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FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

FACEOFF: Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll knew he wasn’t getting the nod for Game 1 of the playoffs.
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Hurricanes avoid major injury for DeAngelo and close in on getting Pesce back for Rangers series

Hurricanes avoid major injury for DeAngelo and close in on getting Pesce back for Rangers series

The Carolina Hurricanes have avoided a major injury concern for defenceman Tony DeAngelo while veteran blue-liner Brett Pesce is nearing a return from a lower-body injury suffered in the second game of the NHL playoffs.
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