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May 20, 2025
Wayne Gretzky visited the Stars locker room after Dallas' series clinching win, but avoided picking against his former team, the Oilers, who the Stars will face next in the Western Conference final.
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May 20, 2025
Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield is questionable for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Panthers, possibly opening the door for Scott Morrow.
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May 20, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs top winger Mitch Marner is undecided about his future with the team, and John Tavares said he is eager to stay with the team.
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May 20, 2025
Frank Nazar scored a pair of goals to help the United States rally for a 5-2 victory over the Czechia, handing the defending champions their first defeat at the ice hockey world championship on Tuesday.
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May 20, 2025
The Boston Bruins have given general manager Don Sweeney a two-year extension.
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May 20, 2025
Which two teams will make the 2025 Stanley Cup Final? Our experts check in with their predictions.
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May 20, 2025
The semifinal round of the 2025 playoffs begins Tuesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.
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May 19, 2025
NHL referee Chris Rooney is hoping to resume duties during the Stanley Cup playoffs after taking a high stick to the eye in Game 7 of the second-round Eastern Conference playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers on Sunday night.
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May 19, 2025
Forward Brad Marchand and defenseman Seth Jones, two of the marquee names at this year's trade deadline, have been front and center as the Florida Panthers have stormed back into the Eastern Conference finals, where they will meet the Carolina Hurricanes.
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May 19, 2025
Finland prevailed against Canada 2-1 in a penalty shootout to hand the title favorite its first loss at the ice hockey world championship on Monday.
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May 19, 2025
According to sportsbooks, the NHL's 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals are the closest in years.
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May 19, 2025
After its 6-1 victory over Toronto in Game 7, Florida took to social media to rub it in.
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May 19, 2025
It's a rematch of the 2023 edition. Can Carolina win this time, or will Florida head back to the Cup Final?
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May 18, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
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May 18, 2025
In his first season with Florida, forward Brad Marchand became the first player in NHL history to defeat the same opponent in at least five winner-take-all games, as his Panthers crushed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 of the second round on Sunday.
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May 18, 2025
A three-goal second period broke open a tight game, quieted a raucous crowd at Scotiabank Arena, and powered the Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers past the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series on Sunday night.
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May 18, 2025
Referee Chris Rooney was bloodied by an inadvertent stick to the face in Game 7 of the Panthers-Maple Leafs playoff matchup Sunday night.
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May 18, 2025
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
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May 18, 2025
After a goalless opening period, the United States went on to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship with a 6-1 rout of Kazakhstan.
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May 18, 2025
Who will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.
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May 18, 2025
The winner heads to the conference finals; the loser an early vacation. Here are key players and score picks.
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May 18, 2025
Defenseman Thomas Harley scored on a power play 1:33 into overtime and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final for the third season in a row, beating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday to set up a date with Edmonton.
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May 18, 2025
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored a goal -- and committed a critical third-period penalty -- in his club's season-deciding 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday night in Game 6, a defeat that ended this second-round playoff series.
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May 17, 2025
Vegas star Jack Eichel, with one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension on July 1, and Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon said on Saturday that next deal is "a really important piece of business" for his club.
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May 17, 2025
With his team facing elimination, Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele will play in Game 6 on Saturday night in Dallas, coach Scott Arniel confirmed during his pregame media availability, a day after the star's father, Brad Scheifele, unexpectedly died.
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May 17, 2025
Mark Scheifele's father unexpectedly died Friday night, leaving the availability of the Jets' star forward in doubt for Saturday's Game 6 against the Stars.
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May 17, 2025
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says he intends to return for his 21st NHL season but joked his first goal will be to make the roster at age 40.
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May 17, 2025
The United States blew a three-goal first-period lead before beating Germany 6-3 at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday in Denmark.
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May 17, 2025
It's win or go home for Winnipeg as Dallas eyes the conference finals. Here are the keys to the showdown.
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May 17, 2025
Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night.
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May 17, 2025
Elias Lindholm scored a hat trick as Sweden blanked newcomer Slovenia 4-0 to keep a perfect record of five wins from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.
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May 16, 2025
The Hurricanes advanced to the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night, dispatching the Washington Capitals in five games.
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May 16, 2025
The judge handling the trial of five Canadian hockey players accused of sexual assault dismissed the jury Friday after a complaint that defense attorneys were laughing at some of the jurors.
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May 16, 2025
Elias Lindholm scored a hat trick as Sweden blanked newcomer Slovenia 4-0 to keep a perfect record of five wins from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.
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May 16, 2025
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
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May 16, 2025
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series.
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May 16, 2025
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
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May 16, 2025
Only one out of 32 prospect pools is truly balanced. For the rest, here's what they need to do on June 27-28.
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May 16, 2025
Toronto must win to to keep the series going. Plus, catch up on Thursday's highlights and top players.
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May 16, 2025
Connor Hellebuyck had his second shutout of the playoffs as the Jets beat the Stars on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal series.
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May 16, 2025
Next season would be the 21st in the NHL for Washington captain Alex Ovechkin, who will turn 40 in September.
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May 16, 2025
Hurricanes' top prospect Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut in Thursday's Game 5 win over the Capitals and drew strong reviews from teammates and coach Rod Brind'Amour.
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May 15, 2025
Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a second time in three years.
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May 15, 2025
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
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May 15, 2025
It's win-or-go-home time for Winnipeg. Plus, get caught up on Wednesday's highlights, top stars.
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May 15, 2025
Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals to lead Canada to a 5-1 victory over Austria at the ice hockey world championship on Thursday.
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May 15, 2025
Ken Holland praised Jim Hiller and looked ahead to their new partnership Thursday during his introductory news conference.
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May 15, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
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May 15, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
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May 15, 2025
Leafs coach Craig Berube doesn't want the team to overthink the game as it heads to Florida to try to force Game 7.
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May 15, 2025
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
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May 15, 2025
Following two trades during the regular season, the Finnish superstar has finally found his groove in Dallas.
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May 15, 2025
It's win or go home time for Washington and Winnipeg. Plus, see Wednesday's highlights and top stars.
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May 15, 2025
Kasperi Kapanen scored on a scramble in front of the net at 7:14 of overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row.
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May 15, 2025
The Maple Leafs' offense was missing in action again in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night, as a 6-1 loss to Florida now has Toronto facing playoff elimination.
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May 14, 2025
Vegas captain Mark Stone sat out Game 5 on Wednesday night in the second-round playoff series against Edmonton because of an upper-body injury.
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May 14, 2025
Rick Tocchet, who spent parts of 11 seasons with the Flyers as a player and is in the team's Hall of Fame, was named the 25th head coach in franchise history.
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May 14, 2025
The Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their new head coach, the team announced Wednesday.
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May 14, 2025
Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead.
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May 14, 2025
The Flyers are closing in on hiring former player Rick Tocchet as their next head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.
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May 14, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
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May 14, 2025
Toronto has always been capable of outscoring teams. With Tanev leading the way, their D can now stop anyone.
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May 14, 2025
Can Edmonton eliminate Vegas? And who earns win No. 3 between Toronto and Florida? Wednesday previews here.
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May 14, 2025
Veteran center Mikael Granlund chose the right time for his first career hat trick, recording three goals Tuesday night, as Dallas handled the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1, in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round, giving the Stars a 3-1 series advantage.
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May 14, 2025
Miro Heiskanen returned from a 42-game absence, Mikael Granlund recorded a hat trick, and Jake Oettinger stopped 31 shots on Tuesday, as the Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1, securing a 3-1 series lead over the NHL's top-seeded club in Round 2.
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May 13, 2025
Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the tournament as Canada dominated France 5-0 for its third straight win at the ice hockey world championship Tuesday.
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May 13, 2025
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was back on the ice Tuesday, taking a notable step in his recovery from an undisclosed injury, and "feeling much better," coach Craig Berube said after his team's practice.
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May 13, 2025
Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu has been suspended by the NHL for a series of offensive social media posts Sunday night.
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May 13, 2025
As we approach the elimination games in Round 2, here are the major storylines -- and what comes next.
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May 13, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
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May 13, 2025
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
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May 13, 2025
Will Dallas go up 3-1, or can Winnipeg tie it at 2-2? Game 4 keys, plus highlights, top players from Monday.
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May 13, 2025
Ken Holland, who won four Stanley Cups as a Detroit Red Wings executive and helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to a runner-up finish last season, is expected to become general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, sources told ESPN Monday, confirming a report.
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May 13, 2025
Edmonton's Calvin Pickard is expected to miss the remainder of the Western Conference series against the Vegas Golden Knights due to an injury, according to a TSN report Monday, and he was not on the bench later that night, when the Oilers won Game 4.
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May 13, 2025
Taylor Hall and Sean Walker came up with big third-period goals that the Carolina Hurricanes needed to stay in control of their Game 4 playoff win against the Washington Capitals.
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May 12, 2025
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer expects defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who has not played since Jan. 28 when he suffered a left knee injury, to play in their series against the Winnipeg Jets, telling reporters Monday "I'm still sticking by what I projected."
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May 12, 2025
Last year's runner-up Switzerland shut out the United States 3-0 and handed the Americans their first loss at the ice hockey world championship Monday.
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May 12, 2025
Maple Leafs forward Max Domi was fined $5,000 -- the maximum amount allowed by the league's CBA -- for boarding Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov in Game 4.
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May 12, 2025
Touted as an offensive-oriented center earlier in his career, Eichel has matured into an all-situations role.
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May 12, 2025
Can Washington and Vegas pull even in their series? Plus, highlights and Three Stars from Sunday's games.
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May 12, 2025
In the closing seconds of his team's 2-0 victory in Game 4 on Sunday, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov took a hard hit from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, but coach Paul Maurice confirmed later that the veteran forward was "all right."
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May 12, 2025
In the closing seconds of his team's 2-0 victory in Game 4 on Sunday, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov took a hard hit from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi, but coach Paul Maurice confirmed later that the veteran forward was "all right."
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May 12, 2025
After a shaky start to the series, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, leading the Florida Panthers to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs Sunday night in Game 4 to even this Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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May 11, 2025
Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel believes the game-winning goal, allowed by Connor Hellebuyck, should not have counted in their Game 3 loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday night, a 5-2 defeat that put them down 2-1 in their playoff series.
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May 11, 2025
The United States routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship, while Canada recorded its second win from two games by routing Latvia 7-1.
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May 11, 2025
The United States routed newcomer Hungary 6-0 for its second shutout victory at the ice hockey world championship.
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May 11, 2025
Will Dallas or Winnipeg pull ahead? And can Florida pull even? Plus, Saturday's highlights and Three Stars.
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May 11, 2025
With his team trailing 2-0 in this best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series, Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone exited Game 3 late in the first period Saturday night at Rogers Place after he tried to make a sharp turn and fell.
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May 11, 2025
Reilly Smith scored with 0.4 seconds left on a shot that deflected in off Leon Draisaitl's stick to give the Golden Knights a stunning 4-3 victory in Game 3
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May 10, 2025
Bouncing back from a Game 2 loss in Washington, Carolina veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen made 21 saves as the host Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals 4-0 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
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May 10, 2025
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury but doesn't appear close to a return in Toronto's second-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Panthers.
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May 10, 2025
With goalie Calvin Pickard dealing with an undisclosed injury, the Oilers will start Stuart Skinner in net for Game 3 against the Golden Knights.
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May 10, 2025
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury but doesn't appear close to a return in Toronto's second-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Florida Panthers.
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May 10, 2025
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?
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May 10, 2025
Canada opened the ice hockey world championship by shutting out newcomer Slovenia 4-0 on Saturday.
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May 10, 2025
The Oilers are up 2-0, with Game 3 at home. Plus, previewing Canes-Capitals, and Friday's recaps, three stars.
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May 10, 2025
Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck, who entering Friday night had been the worst goalie statistically in these playoffs, posted his first postseason shutout since 2021 to help the Jets even their series with the Stars at one game apiece.
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