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AP/CP Survey: 48 percent of NHLPA reps favor playoff change
Hockey players are conditioned to think that winning the Stanley Cup means going through the best teams to be the best team. That doesn’t mean they are blind to some of the inequalities of the…
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NHL player representatives sound off on playoff format
In an Associated Press and Canadian Press survey of player representatives from all 31 NHL teams, 48.4% favored changing the current divisional playoff format. A selection of player responses: __ “In my opinion, I prefer…
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NHL players divided on playoff format
The Associated Press and The Canadian Press surveyed an NHL Players’ Association representative or alternate representative from all 31 teams on several questions related to the state of the game. Almost half the players said…
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Hertl lifts Sharks past Vegas 2-1 in 20T to force Game 7
LAS VEGAS (AP) — After winning Game 5 at home to avoid elimination, Tomas Hertl vowed the San Jose Sharks would return to SAP Center for a seventh and decisive game in their opening round…
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Hertl scores in 20T, Sharks beat Vegas 2-1 to force Game 7
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a short-handed goal 11:17 into the second overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night, forcing a…
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Marchand helps Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 to force Game 7
TORONTO (AP) — Facing elimination, Boston didn’t panic when it fell behind halfway through the first period. The Bruins kept their focus, quickly tied it and took the lead, and then held off the Toronto…
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Capitals, Smith-Pelly get physical in Game 5 rout of Carolina
Devante Smith-Pelly made a triumphant return to Washington after a two-month exodus to the American Hockey League. Given the reception he received throughout the Capitals’ Game 5 win over Carolina, you’d never know this was a player who was sent to the minors in February because he wasn’t producing.
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Flyers remove statue of late singer Kate Smith
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers removed a statue of late singer Kate Smith outside NHL team’s arena Sunday, two days after covering it amid allegations of racism against the 1930s star with a popular…
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Blues’ improbable run continues with first-round win
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Last in the NHL in early January, the St. Louis Blues keep making history and celebrating an unlikely run. After having a league-worst 34 points on Jan. 2, St. Louis became…
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After surgery, Caps’ Oshie expected to miss remainder of Stanley Cup Playoffs
In a tweet Sunday, a Washington Capitals spokesman said that T.J. Oshie underwent a successful surgical procedure on his right clavicle; but the right-winger is expected to be out indefinitely.
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Lamoriello, Trotz orchestrate Islanders’ big turnaround
NEW YORK (AP) — Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz say they didn’t know exactly what to expect from the New York Islanders this season. There were plenty of questions after the Islanders gave up 293…
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Capitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series lead
Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and two assists, Ovechkin had a goal and two assists and Braden Holtby stopped all 30 shots he faced to lead Washington to a 6-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 on Saturday night.
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LISTEN: Highlights Capitals-Hurricanes Round 1 Game 5
Hear highlights from Game 5 of the Capitals-Hurricanes first-round series. Courtesy: Capitals Radio Network
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How will the Capitals fill the void without Oshie?
Among the Capitals’ strengths during their Stanley Cup run last spring was their ability to handle adversity. We’re about to find out if the 2019 Capitals can do the same.
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Red Wings name Steve Yzerman general manager
DETROIT (AP) — Steve Yzerman is getting another chance to return the Detroit Red Wings to glory. The Hockey Hall of Famer did it as one the game’s great leaders, helping Detroit end a 42-year…
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