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Buffalo Sabres sign Minnesota defenseman Ryan Johnston to 2-year rookie contract

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres ended a lengthy wait by signing Ryan Johnston to a two-year, entry level contract on Saturday, more than a month after the defenseman completed his senior college season at Minnesota.
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Vegas brings 3-1 series lead into game 5 against Dallas

Dallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central 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 -144, Stars +123; over/under is 5.
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Golden Knights aim for closeout win; Stars eye comeback entering Game 5 of Western final

Golden Knights aim for closeout win; Stars eye comeback entering Game 5 of Western final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alec Martinez was part of the 2014 Los Angeles Kings team that erased a 3-0 first-round series deficit and beat Joe Pavelski and the San Jose Sharks in Game 7.
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Joe Pavelski scores on OT power play, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to avoid West sweep

Joe Pavelski scores on OT power play, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to avoid West sweep

DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski admits that he probably appreciates the big playoff goals more the later he gets in his career. But they all still feel just as good, and his latest kept the season alive for the Dallas Stars.
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Senators sign Finnish defenceman Matinpalo to entry-level contract

Senators sign Finnish defenceman Matinpalo to entry-level contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed Finnish defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo to a one-year, entry-level contract. The 24-year-old spent the 2022-23 season with Assat Pori of the Finnish Elite League.
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Panthers throwing knockout blows to anyone in their path, on way to Stanley Cup Final

Panthers throwing knockout blows to anyone in their path, on way to Stanley Cup Final

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — They knocked out Boston. They knocked out Toronto. They knocked out Carolina. Jamie Kompon was not knocked out, despite Paul Maurice’s best efforts.
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Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep

Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk delivered for Florida, again. Sergei Bobrovsky denied Carolina, again. The wait is over: After 27 years, the Florida Panthers — a hockey punchline no more — are again going to play for the game’s grandest prize.
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Stars' Benn suspended 2 games after captain-on-captain hit

Stars' Benn suspended 2 games after captain-on-captain hit

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was suspended two games by the NHL on Wednesday after an ugly hit on Vegas captain Mark Stone in a Game 3 loss that left Dallas on the brink of being swept out of the Western Conference Final.
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Buffalo Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to 1-year, $2.5M contract

Buffalo Sabres re-sign captain Kyle Okposo to 1-year, $2.5M contract

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The young, retooled Buffalo Sabres can rely on Kyle Okposo’s veteran presence for at least one more season after the team captain signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Wednesday.
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NHL's Gary Bettman honored for league's growth, basks in 'newer markets' making Stanley Cup runs

NHL's Gary Bettman honored for league's growth, basks in 'newer markets' making Stanley Cup runs

Hockey purists might be grumbling about the upcoming Stanley Cup Final because it will have nothing but Sun Belt teams involved. It suits Gary Bettman just fine.
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