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NHL players are refining the art of the bank shot via ricochet off the masks of the goaltenders

NHL players are refining the art of the bank shot via ricochet off the masks of the goaltenders

Off the goaltender's mask, off a defenseman's back, nothing but net. Well, at least in the net. That is how Colorado's Casey Mittelstadt got his first goal of the NHL playoffs this year, and it is not the only one.
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With 60 goals, Sam Reinhart has made Florida Panthers history. He wants to win the Cup even more

With 60 goals, Sam Reinhart has made Florida Panthers history. He wants to win the Cup even more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — It has become a running joke with the Florida Panthers. Ask coach Paul Maurice about Sam Reinhart, and he will say something less than glowing about his team’s top goal scorer.
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Vegas and Nashville face elimination in Game 6 showdowns vs. Dallas and Vancouver

Vegas and Nashville face elimination in Game 6 showdowns vs. Dallas and Vancouver

Home sweet home ice? For Vegas, maybe. Nashville, not so much lately.
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Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews to miss Game 6 of first-round series against Bruins

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews will miss Thursday night's Game 6 against the Boston Bruins.
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Flames defenceman Kylington among finalists for NHL's Masterton Trophy

Flames defenceman Kylington among finalists for NHL's Masterton Trophy

NEW YORK — Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen and Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram are the finalists for this season's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
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Vegas retaliation on Stars forward Seguin costly as defending champion Knights now trail in series

Vegas retaliation on Stars forward Seguin costly as defending champion Knights now trail in series

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin was briefly down on the ice with a bloody nose and a bit dazed after taking a shot to the face from Alex Pietrangelo.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are, so far, the only Canadian team to punch their ticket to the second round of the NHL playoffs. The Vancouver Canucks can make it two teams with a victory Friday in Nashville, or Sunday in Vancouver.
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Bruins look to clinch series win over the Maple Leafs

Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (46-26-10, third in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Maple Leafs -114, Bruins -105; over/under is 5.
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Oilers dominate special teams to eliminate Kings in five games

Oilers dominate special teams to eliminate Kings in five games

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. But the special teams matchup was lopsided — and that’s why it ended in five games.
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Stars beat Knights 3-2 for series lead

Stars beat Knights 3-2 for series lead

DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, becoming the first home team
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