Maple Leafs set for Battle of Ontario: ‘It’ll be a bloodbath’
Between the Toronto Maple Leafs clinching their first-ever Atlantic Division title and Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews hitting personal milestones, the renewal of the Battle of Ontario promises to be consuming and explosive.
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‘An unfortunate break’: Capitals’ Strome recalls collision with Thompson
Washington Capitals forward Dylan Strome breaks down his collision with goaltender Logan Thompson in Game 3 of the team’s first-round series against the Washington Capitals.
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Nikishin offically eligible to play for Hurricanes in Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes have officially registered an NHL contract for the defenceman on Saturday, making him eligible to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, per team reporter Walt Ruff.
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Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault still being evaluated
Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis hasn’t ruled out starting goaltender Sam Montembeault from Game 4 against the Washington Capitals just yet.
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Lightning’s Kucherov sets up Guentzel for slick finish vs. Panthers
Watch as Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov shows off his stickhandling skills before setting up Jake Guentzel, who finishes with a slick move to tie Game 3 against the Florida Panthers.
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David Carle withdraws from consideration for Blackhawks head coach
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday that David Carle has withdrawn from consideration for the role despite an “aggressive pursuit” from the Blackhawks.
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Berube says Maple Leafs have ‘business-like’ mindset ahead of Game 4
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube discusses his team’s mood ahead of Saturday’s potential series sweep against the Ottawa Senators.