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Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

NASHVILLE — After achieving a rare playoff feat, the Vancouver Canucks are facing a big question — what comes next? Three different goalies have backstopped the Canucks to victories this post-season, giving Vancouver a 3-1 edge in their first-round s
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Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Avalanche look to advance to second round of the NHL playoffs

Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Avalanche look to advance to second round of the NHL playoffs

When Andrew Brunette was playing for Minnesota, the Wild worked their way back from two separate 3-games-to-1 deficits to win playoff series. Now he will try to lead Nashville to a comeback from the bench.
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Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face

Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face

DENVER (AP) — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffered a fractured cheekbone when a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado, the team said Monday.
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Maple Leafs sign forward Nikita Grebyonkin to entry-level contract

Maple Leafs sign forward Nikita Grebyonkin to entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nikita Grebyonkin to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Monday. The contract, which comes into effect immediately, carries an average annual value of US$875,000.
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'I feel honoured to say I was his friend': Wayne Gretzky remembers Bob Cole

'I feel honoured to say I was his friend': Wayne Gretzky remembers Bob Cole

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Tributes continue to pour in for Bob Cole as his family has confirmed a funeral will be held for the legendary broadcaster Friday in St. John's, N.L.
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Jets' Hellebuyck, Canucks' Demko among finalists for NHL's top goaltender award

Jets' Hellebuyck, Canucks' Demko among finalists for NHL's top goaltender award

NEW YORK — Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Thatcher Demko of the Vancouver Canucks and Sergei Bobrovsky of the Florida Panthers are the finalists for this season's Vezina Trophy.
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Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

Nichushkin records 1st career hat trick, Avalanche beat Jets 5-1 in Game 4 to take 3-1 series lead

DENVER (AP) — In his postgame on-ice interview , Valeri Nichushkin described his day in as many words as he had goals: “I feel amazing.
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Boeser's hat trick helps Canucks rally, push Preds to brink of elimination

Boeser's hat trick helps Canucks rally, push Preds to brink of elimination

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brock Boeser had the best playoff game of his career at the perfect moment for the Vancouver Canucks.
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Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Not playing their best hockey against an opponent full of desperation, the New York Rangers relied on a familiar recipe to move on in the NHL playoffs.
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Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers outmatch Capitals with depth and balance to move on in playoffs

Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers outmatch Capitals with depth and balance to move on in playoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dominant in nearly every facet of hockey, the New York Rangers outmatched the Washington Capitals to move on to the second round of the NHL playoffs in sweeping fashion.
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