NHL News & Highlights (page 63 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Toronto Maple Leafs Edge Boston Bruins 2-1 to Force Game 7
William Nylander scored twice and Joseph Woll stopped 22 shots as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 to tie their first-round series at 3-3.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Dismiss Assistant Coach Todd Reirden Following Playoff Miss
Pittsburgh Penguins dismiss assistant coach Todd Reirden following a missed playoffs season and a faltering power play.
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Finalists for Jack Adams Award: Rick Bowness, Andrew Brunette, and Rick Tocchet Stand Out in Coaching Excellence
Jack Adams Award finalists: Rick Bowness (Jets), Andrew Brunette (Predators), Tocchet (Canucks). They led their teams to 2nd Central, 11th, and 1st Pacific, respectively.
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NHL Playoffs Update: Stars on the Brink of Advancing as Series Shifts to Vegas
Stars lead series 3-2 vs. Golden Knights, aim to clinch in Game 6 at home. Dallas boasts 3rd highest league goals; Vegas 27-13-3 at home.
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Canucks Seek to Clinch Series Win Against Predators in Sixth Game
Canucks vs. Predators in Game 6: Canucks lead series 3-2, aiming to win on the road. Pettersson & Josi key players as both seek playoff spot.
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Montgomery Critiques Pastrnak's Subpar Performance as Bruins Trail in Game 6
Bruins coach calls out Pastrnak after 2-1 loss to Leafs in Game 6, forcing a Game 7. Pastrnak has 2 goals, 4 points in playoffs; Boston led series 3-1.
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Nylander Spearheads Maple Leafs in 2-1 Win Against Bruins, Pushing Series to Game 7 for Eastern Final Slot
Nylander's 2 goals led the Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6, pushing the series to a decisive Game 7. Woll saved 22, Swayman 24. Winner meets Panthers.
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Coach Rod Brind'Amour Hopeful for Contract Renewal with Hurricanes Amid Playoff Achievements
Hurricanes' Brind'Amour hopeful for new contract, backed by president Waddell. Led the team to playoffs for 6 years, making them contenders.
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NHL Postseason: Matthews Out for Game 6 as Leafs Face Elimination on Home Ice
Auston Matthews misses Game 6 for Maple Leafs vs. Bruins, putting team at risk in playoffs. His Game 7 return is uncertain.
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Bruins Seek Series Victory Against Maple Leafs in Sixth Game: First Round of NHL Playoffs
Game 6: Bruins (3-2, 47-20-15) vs. Maple Leafs (46-26-10). Top scorers: Nylander (TOR) 40 goals, Marchand (BOS) 29 goals. Starts 8 p.m. EDT.
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Oilers Progress to Round Two After Securing 4-3 Victory Over Kings in Game 5
Oilers win 4-3 over Kings in Game 5, clinching NHL series. Draisaitl nets 2 as Edmonton sets to play Canucks/Predators victor.
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Los Angeles Kings Out: Power Play and Penalty Kill Failures Lead to Game 5 Defeat by Oilers
Oilers eliminate LA Kings from playoffs for 3rd year, with a 9/20 power-play success. Kings' weak penalty kill and power play cost them.
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Edmonton Oilers Progress to Second Round with a 4-3 Win in Game 5 Against Los Angeles Kings
In a thrilling Game 5, the Oilers beat the Kings 4-3, winning the series. Draisaitl scored twice, with Hyman and Kane also netting goals. McDavid added two assists. They now await the winner of the Canucks vs. Predators for the next round.
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Stars Secure First Home Victory in Game 5, Leading Knights 3-2 in the Series
Jake Oettinger blocked 55 shots in the 3rd period/OT, securing a 3-2 win for Dallas Stars over Vegas in Game 5, leading 3-2 in the West Conference Final.
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Montgomery Furious Following Bruins' Pivotal Game 5 Defeat, Experiences Franchise Recurrence
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery is upset over the Game 5 OT loss vs. the Maple Leafs, making lineup changes after a weak start. The series is now 3-2, with Boston missing a chance to advance.
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Lightning Coach Jon Cooper Expresses Regret Over Unsuitable Analogy Used Following Game 5 Defeat
After a Game 5 loss, Tampa Bay Lightning's Jon Cooper apologizes for an offensive skirt analogy, admitting it was wrong.
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Adin Hill to Lead Vegas Golden Knights in Crucial Fifth Game of Western Conference Series
Adin Hill will be in goal for Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 vs. Dallas Stars, replacing Logan Thompson. Series is 2-2.
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Hurricanes News: DeAngelo's Injury Worries Dismissed, Pesce Aims for Round 2 Comeback
Tony DeAngelo is injury-free for the Hurricanes. Brett Pesce is close to a comeback from a lower-body injury for Round 2 vs. the Rangers in the NHL playoffs.
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Negotiations on Steven Stamkos's Contract: Tampa Bay Lightning Optimistic About Retaining Their Captain
Lightning GM remains hopeful about re-signing captain Stamkos, commending his key role and 81-point season. They value his leadership in shaping the team's future.
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Finalists for Norris Trophy Revealed: Quinn Hughes, Roman Josi, and Cale Makar Compete for NHL's Premier Defenseman Honor
Norris Trophy finalists: Hughes (top NHL defenseman in assists/points), Josi (lead in goals), Makar (last year's winner, 2nd in goals/points).
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Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights Clash in Game 5 for Series Lead in NHL Playoffs
Stars vs Golden Knights in NHL Playoffs Game 5, series 2-2. Stars, with a home-ice advantage, are -161 favorites; Golden Knights at +136.
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Oilers Defeat Kings 3-1 in NHL Playoffs, Eye Series Victory in Upcoming Game 5
Oilers (49-27-6) lead Kings (44-27-11) 3-1 in NHL playoffs. Hyman boasts 54 goals; Fiala has 29G, 44A. Game in Edmonton.
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Canucks Coach Raises Concerns Over Coach's Challenge in Predators' Narrow 2-1 Win in Game 5
Canucks' Tocchet stood by not contesting Predators' equalizer in their 2-1 Game 5 win. Despite fans' uproar & Nashville's prior 1/18 PP record, the series extends to Game 6.
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Carolina Hurricanes Knock Out New York Islanders with Fortunate Ricochets in Game 5 Win
Hurricanes beat Islanders with hard-fought win & lucky goals, advancing to face Rangers in round 2.
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Mikko Rantanen Leads Colorado Avalanche to Series Win Over Winnipeg Jets in the Postseason
Mikko Rantanen's 2 goals in the 3rd period powered the Avalanche past the Jets 6-3, clinching the series in 5 games. Colorado outscored Winnipeg 28-15.
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Nashville Predators Clinch Game 5 Win Against Vancouver Canucks, Reducing Series Gap
Predators win 2-1 vs. Canucks in Game 5. Josi, Carrier score; Saros saves 19. Zadorov nets for Vancouver; Silovs saves 20. Series 3-2, Game 6 in Nashville.
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Rantanen's Hat Trick Secures Series Win for Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 Against Winnipeg Jets
Mikko Rantanen's late goals led the Avalanche to a 6-3 win over the Jets, sealing the first-round series in 5 games. Colorado's depth and experience outmatched the Jets.
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Hurricanes Secure Series Win Over Islanders, Advancing After 6-3 Victory in Game 5
Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3, clinch series in 5 games. Drury and Noesen's quick goals seal the win. They face Rangers next.
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Maple Leafs Avoid Elimination with OT Victory, Knies Shocks Bruins in Game 5 Spectacle
Without their star player, Toronto beat Boston in OT, avoiding playoff exit. Knies, with Tavares’ assist, clinched a 2-1 win. Series at 3-2, Game 6 in Toronto.
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Maple Leafs Adjust Lineup for Game 5 Versus Bruins as Auston Matthews Sits Out
Leafs fell 5-1 to Bruins, now 3-1 in series. Matthews out sick, Woll in for Samsonov. Domi & Nylander shifted lines. Face elimination in Game 6.