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Panthers now 1 win from return to Stanley Cup Final, while Rangers seek to force a Game 7

Panthers now 1 win from return to Stanley Cup Final, while Rangers seek to force a Game 7

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The missions for both the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers couldn’t be simpler at this point in the Eastern Conference title matchup. For the Panthers, it’s win one game and return to the Stanley Cup Final.
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'Unflappable' Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger back in form after trying season

'Unflappable' Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger back in form after trying season

DALLAS — Jake Oettinger will never again take his health for granted. Professional athletes — especially the younger ones — often have a feeling of invincibility. The Dallas Stars goaltender knows what that's like.
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Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return

Panthers beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 5 to move within win of Stanley Cup Final return

NEW YORK (AP) — The Florida Panthers are on the verge of going back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year and third time in franchise history because they are finding ways to win the tight ones.
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Florida takes 3-2 lead into game 6 against New York

Florida takes 3-2 lead into game 6 against New York

New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 8 p.m.
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Stars and Oilers tied 2-2 heading to game 5

Stars and Oilers tied 2-2 heading to game 5

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m.
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Rangers a loss away from elimination in East final because they aren't doing the little things

Rangers a loss away from elimination in East final because they aren't doing the little things

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers won the Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top team in the regular season by mixing talent, with smart play and finding ways to win more often than not.
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Oilers and Stars even at 2-2 in West Final after wild swings of momentum and big comebacks

Oilers and Stars even at 2-2 in West Final after wild swings of momentum and big comebacks

DALLAS (AP) — There have been wild swings of momentum in the Western Conference Final, and something that has happened only one other time this late in the NHL playoffs.
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Chytil back in lineup for Rangers in Game 5, Panthers make no changes

Chytil back in lineup for Rangers in Game 5, Panthers make no changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Forward Filip Chytil returned to New York's lineup for Game 5 of the Rangers' Eastern Conference final against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night, replacing Blake Wheeler.
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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin becomes 2-time Lady Byng winner for sportsmanship

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin becomes 2-time Lady Byng winner for sportsmanship

NEW YORK (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin won the NHL’s Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct for the second time Thursday.
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Hurricanes defenceman Slavin wins second Lady Byng Trophy

Hurricanes defenceman Slavin wins second Lady Byng Trophy

NEW YORK — Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jaccob Slavin has won the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league announced Thursday. The trophy is awarded annually to the player who exhibits sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct with a high standard of play.
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