Controversial world leader congratulates Alex Ovechkin on ‘outstanding’ NHL goals record

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin for setting an "outstanding record" as the NHL's all time top goal-scorer.
Sat, Apr 26
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MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Scott Laughton's 'simple' game a boon in playoffs
Centre Scott Laughton had settled into an effective role three games into the Battle of Ontario with Ottawa.
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Sceptres fail to clinch playoff berth after loss to Fleet
The Toronto Sceptres' push to the playoffs got off to a rocky start.
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Oilers Notes: In-and-out Oilers’ D-man Klingberg back in a big way against Kings
After his return from hip surgery was derailed by an ankle injury, John Klingberg is finally making his presence felt on the Oilers blueline.
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Canadiens rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes well prepared for playoff pressure
Canadiens rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes well prepared for playoff pressure.
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Edmonton Oilers aim to drag L.A. Kings into the deep playoff water
Oilers feel they're getting stronger as the series goes on.
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Maple Leafs not looking ahead, only wish to complete sweep of Senators
A win on Saturday night and the Maple Leafs can relax for a bit; a loss and it's back to Toronto for Game 5 on Tuesday.
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'I always feel ready': Washington goalie Lindgren pumped to play against his former team in playoffs
‘I always feel ready’- Washington goalie Lindgren pumped to play against his former team in playoffs.
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5 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers may have just been lucky so far
They may be down, but the Edmonton Oilers showed they were certainly not out of their opening-round playoff series against the L.A. Kings.