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Eichel making most of 1st postseason as Golden Knights prepare for Panthers in Cup final

Eichel making most of 1st postseason as Golden Knights prepare for Panthers in Cup final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel didn't know what to expect when the NHL playoffs began in April. He just knew he was eager to experience the postseason for the first time in his eight-year career — and what a time it's been for him.
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Vegas-Florida Stanley Cup Final pits top team in West against upstart in East

Vegas-Florida Stanley Cup Final pits top team in West against upstart in East

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Few expected the Florida Panthers to be playing for the Stanley Cup. Not with two weeks left in the regular season and certainly not when they trailed the NHL-best Boston Bruins 3-1 in the first round.
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TNT readies for first Stanley Cup Final; first one exclusively on cable since 1994

TNT readies for first Stanley Cup Final; first one exclusively on cable since 1994

Turner Sports has had its share of significant sports events. The Stanley Cup Final, though, will be the first time a champion from one of North America's four major pro sports will air on TNT.
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Montreal Canadiens re-sign winger Michael Pezzetta to two-year contract extension

Montreal Canadiens re-sign winger Michael Pezzetta to two-year contract extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed winger Michael Pezzetta to a two-year, $1.625-million contract extension, the club announced Friday.
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Golden Knights host the Panthers to open the Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights host the Panthers to open the Stanley Cup Final

Florida Panthers (42-32-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Golden Knights -130, Panthers +110; over/under is 5.
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Golden Knights out to fulfill owner's quest to win Stanley Cup in 6th year

Golden Knights out to fulfill owner's quest to win Stanley Cup in 6th year

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Drivers were directed to the overflow parking lot Thursday morning, and a line at least 30 deep waited and hoped to get into the Vegas Golden Knights' practice. It was like 2018 all over again.
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Patrick Kane has hip resurfacing surgery and is expected to be out 4-6 months

Patrick Kane has hip resurfacing surgery and is expected to be out 4-6 months

Patrick Kane underwent hip resurfacing surgery Thursday and is expected to miss four to six months. Agent Pat Brisson confirmed Kane’s operation in a text message to The Associated Press.
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'Excited, humbled' Leafs GM Brad Treliving has big to-do list, with Matthews up first

'Excited, humbled' Leafs GM Brad Treliving has big to-do list, with Matthews up first

TORONTO — Brad Treliving spoke with family, friends and close confidants. Every conversation ended in similar fashion. It's Toronto. It's the Maple Leafs. "Until you're here, you don't really understand it," Treliving said of hockey's biggest market.
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Penguins hire former Leafs GM Dubas as president of hockey operations

Penguins hire former Leafs GM Dubas as president of hockey operations

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have named former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas its new president of hockey operations, the club announced Thursday.
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Toronto Maple Leafs hire Brad Treliving as GM at a critical juncture

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Brad Treliving as GM at a critical juncture

TORONTO — Brad Treliving has a new gig. And the Maple Leafs have a new plan. Treliving was named Toronto's general manager Wednesday, less than two weeks after a jaw-dropping chain of events led to the firing of Kyle Dubas.
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