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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Mark Stone of the Vegas Golden Knights went from the 26-game injured reserve list to the Game 1 Dallas scoresheet in 83 seconds, the Boston fan with the big sign "Matthews STILL stuck on 69!" was nowhere to be seen after last night's Leafs-Bruins' ga
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Oilers beat Kings to open playoffs in first Game 1 win since 2017

Oilers beat Kings to open playoffs in first Game 1 win since 2017

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have won a Game 1 for the first time in seven years. Edmonton beat the visiting Los Angeles Kings 7-4 on Monday night to open their first-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
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Golden Knights take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Stars

Golden Knights take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Stars

Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Stars -155, Golden Knights +130; over/under is 5.
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Hyman, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-4 playoff win over Kings

Hyman, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-4 playoff win over Kings

EDMONTON — For once the Edmonton Oilers won’t have to dig themselves out of a hole to start the NHL playoffs.
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NHL roundup: Matthews scores winner, Toronto beats Boston 3-2 to tie series 1-1

NHL roundup: Matthews scores winner, Toronto beats Boston 3-2 to tie series 1-1

BOSTON (AP) — Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
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Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas

Vegas captain Stone scores quick in return and defending Cup champions open with 4-3 win at Dallas

DALLAS (AP) — Vegas captain Mark Stone scored quickly after missing two months and his first-time linemate Tomas Hertl had a nifty goal in his playoff debut for the Golden Knights.
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Hurricanes rally in third to beat Islanders 5-3, take 2-0 series lead

Hurricanes rally in third to beat Islanders 5-3, take 2-0 series lead

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes were down big at home in the NHL playoffs, playing desperate hockey full of withering long shifts in the offensive zone as they tried to rally.
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Hurricanes lose defenseman Brett Pesce to lower-body injury in Monday's Game 2 win vs. Islanders

Hurricanes lose defenseman Brett Pesce to lower-body injury in Monday's Game 2 win vs. Islanders

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour didn't sound optimistic about the status of Brett Pesce after the defenseman exited Monday's playoff win in the second period due to a lower-body injury.
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Matthews scores winner in the third, Maple Leafs down Bruins 3-2 to even series 1-1

Matthews scores winner in the third, Maple Leafs down Bruins 3-2 to even series 1-1

BOSTON — Auston Matthews desperately wanted to reach 70 goals in the regular season. After posts, crossbars and plenty of terrific looks, the Maple Leafs star finished one shy.
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Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece

BOSTON (AP) — Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
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