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Hughes, Makar, Josi named finalists for NHL's defenceman of the year

Hughes, Makar, Josi named finalists for NHL's defenceman of the year

NEW YORK — Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators are the three finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best defenceman, the league announced Wednesday.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers can advance to the second round of the playoffs — and eliminate the Los Angeles Kings from the post-season picture for a third straight year — with win tonight in the Alberta capital.
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Stars and Golden Knights meet with series tied 2-2

Stars and Golden Knights meet with series tied 2-2

Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Stars -161, Golden Knights +136; over/under is 5.
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Knies scores in OT, Maple Leafs top Bruins 2-1 to stay alive without Matthews

Knies scores in OT, Maple Leafs top Bruins 2-1 to stay alive without Matthews

BOSTON — Matthew Knies lived with John Tavares when he first arrived in the NHL. The rookie forward forged a close bond with the Toronto captain's family as he adjusted to life as a pro.
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Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks

Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier score goals and Predators stay alive with 2-1 win over Canucks

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier scored goals and the Nashville Predators kept their season alive with a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
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Predators claw out 2-1 win over Canucks in Game 5, keep season alive

Predators claw out 2-1 win over Canucks in Game 5, keep season alive

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks had a chance to earn a few days rest. Instead, the team is taking another long trip to Tennessee.
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Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night that clinched their opening-round playoff series in five
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Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games

Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This time, the Carolina Hurricanes didn't miss their chance to close out the New York Islanders on home ice.
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NHL roundup: Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

NHL roundup: Maple Leafs avoid elimination with 2-1 OT win over Bruins

BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Knies scored less than three minutes into overtime off a feed from John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night to stave off elimination in their first-round NHL playoffs matchup.
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Avalanche eliminate Jets from playoffs with 6-3 road win

Avalanche eliminate Jets from playoffs with 6-3 road win

WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry and Josh Morrissey both spoke in quiet voices about missed opportunities after the Winnipeg Jets were knocked out of the opening round of the NHL playoffs Tuesday for a second straight season.
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