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NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Islanders vs. Hurricanes second-round series

Everything you need to know about the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL playoffs: Predictions

We all agree on the excitement of the playoffs but we won't all agree on who will win. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs — for the second time — following the craziest first round in recent memory.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Canes once again need Justin Williams to become 'Mr. Game 7'

Wednesday night will mark the ninth Game 7 for Justin Williams who has made a name for himself in these high-octane matchups.

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Golden Knights vs. Sharks results: Score, highlights as San Jose wins Game 7 in stunning fashion

Sporting News tracked scoring plays and highlights from Game 7 between the Golden Knights and Sharks. San Jose advances to face Colorado in the second round of the 2019 NHL playoffs.

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Maple Leafs vs. Bruins results: Score, highlights as Bruins win Game 7, send Maple Leafs home once again

Sporting News tracked scoring plays and highlights from Game 7 between the Maple Leafs and Bruins. Boston advances to face Columbus in the second round of the 2019 NHL playoffs.

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NHL awards 2019: Picking the Hart, Norris, Vezina and other trophy winners

Now that the NHL regular season has wrapped up, Sporting News' experts sat down and picked their award winners for 2018-19.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Flames' James Neal a healthy scratch for Game 5 vs. Avalanche

A tumultuous season for the winger has led to a seat in the press box during the 2019 NHL playoffs.

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The Drake curse

Is the Drake curse real? The Maple Leafs coach isn't a believer despite convincing evidence.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov ruled out for Game 4

The rookie was knocked out in Game 3 after a fight with Alexander Ovechkin and did not return.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Presidents' Trophy 'curse'

Despite winning the Presidents' Trophy easily, Tampa Bay was bounced in the first round in a historic sweep by the upstart Blue Jackets. Here's how the Lightning's choke compares to other No. 1 overall seeds who fell well short of winning the Stanley Cup.

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NHL playoffs: Jones back in net

Despite a poor showing in the first period of Game 4 — a game he did not finish — Jones will get a reprieve in Game 5 between the Sharks and Golden Knights.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Rod Brind'Amour says fighting 'not really' necessary in hockey

The Hurricanes head coach commented on Tuesday following one of his stars going to the hospital after being knocked out in Game 3.

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NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Western Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Western Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

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NHL playoffs: Predictions

We all agree on the excitement of the playoffs but we won't all agree on who will win. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Eastern Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Eastern Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

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NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Western Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Western Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Marner nets penalty shot

The third-year forward joins Leafs legend Mats Sundin as the only Toronto players to score on a penalty shot in the postseason.

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NHL playoffs: Pavelski scores off face

The Sharks' captain nets his first goal of the postseason — with his face.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Lightning vs. Blue Jackets first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Jets vs. Blues first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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When do the NHL playoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for 2019 Stanley Cup chase

The NHL playoffs are here and Sporting News has everything you need to get ready for your team's Stanley Cup run, including the full series-by-series schedule and bracket.

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NHL playoff clinching scenarios: What to know for final week of 2018-19 regular season

The 2019 NHL playoff race is down to its final week. How will the rest of it all shake out? Sporting News breaks down the scenarios and storylines at play as the Stanley Cup playoff picture crystalizes.

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David Pastrnak injury update: Bruins winger expected to return this week

David Pastrnak has missed Boston's last 16 games following thumb surgery, but the team might get him back while on its upcoming road trip.

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Blackhawks sign Kurashev

The forward scored six goals in seven games at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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Mats Zuccarello, Mika Zibanejad FaceTime every day: 'He misses me like I was his boyfriend'

Mats Zuccarello's former teammates have been very vocal about losing him prior to the trade deadline.

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Brad Marchand wants Mitch Marner to get paid, Maple Leafs' salary cap be damned

#Marnerwatch is on for Brad Marchand as he looks forward to seeing the Leafs winger sign a big contract.

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Hockey world reacts to passing of Ted Lindsay

The hockey legend passed away at the age of 93 on Monday.

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Maple Leafs vs. Islanders: Results, highlights from John Tavares' return to Long Island

John Tavares and the Maple Leafs visited the Islanders in Tavares' return to Nassau Coliseum. The fans showed how much they disapproved of Tavares' decision in July.

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Islanders players expect fans 'will be hard' on Maple Leafs' John Tavares

It's not likely to be a friendly atmosphere at the "Old Barn" when former Islanders captain John Tavares returns to Long Island for the first time since signing with Toronto July 1.

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Maple Leafs' John Tavares readies for return to Long Island: 'I was proud to be an Islander'

The former Islanders captain will play his first game back on Long Island Thursday.

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NHL trade deadline winners, losers

There were two clear winners at the NHL's 2019 trade deadline — Columbus and Vegas. George McPhee added the biggest fish in Mark Stone while Jarmo Kekalainen let the NHL know his squad is all in.

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NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

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What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

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NHL trade rumors: Mats Zuccarello's four best fits as Rangers sell at deadline

The longtime Ranger and fan favorite has been on showcase for potential buyers at this year's NHL trade deadline. There are at least four teams that make sense as a destination.

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Q&A with the ever-entertaining J.R.

Never shy, Jeremy Roenick provides musings on everything from the NHL trade deadline to how he would love to be a part of the Hurricanes' postgame celebrations.

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Canes defenseman Jaccob Slavin saves three goals in win over Rangers

Carolina defeated New York 3-0 thanks in part to Jaccob Slavin coming up with some big stops.

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IIHF Hall of Fame 2019: Hayley Wickenheiser, Mike Modano, Miroslav Satan highlight new class

The IIHF Hall of Fame announced its 2019 class and some of the biggest names on the international stage will join its hallowed halls in May.

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Capitals sign netminder Pheonix Copley to three-year contract extension

Pheonix Copley was rewarded for his solid season with a new contract extension that will see him D.C. for at least three more seasons.

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Red Wings finally retire Red Kelly's No. 4 in Detroit

Red Kelly won four Stanley Cups in Detroit and eight total during his Hall of Fame career.

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'We need to do more'

Former NHL goaltender Corey Hirsch opened up in an interview with Sporting News about his struggles with his mental health, the next steps for the NHL and advocating for change.

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NHL All-Star Game 2019: Results, best moments as Metropolitan wins 3-on-3 tournament

Saturday's All-Star Game, the NHL's three-on-three showcase, was the weekend's main event. Sporting News provided scoring updates and highlights from the best moments in the tournament.

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NHL All-Star skills competition 2019: Best moments and winners, event by event

The 2019 NHL All-Star skills competition showcases the best and the brightest at speed, accuracy and making saves. Here are the full results from all six events.

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Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist climbs career wins list, now sixth all time after beating Bruins

New York Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist now is in sole possession of sixth on the all-time NHL wins list after notching his 446th career victory Saturday night in Boston.

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USA vs. Finland results: Score, highlights from 2019 World Juniors gold-medal game; U.S. claims silver

The United States came back in the third period to tie but eventually fell to Finland 3-2 in the gold-medal game of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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SN Q&A with Devils' Drew Stafford 15 years after USA Hockey's first gold medal at World Juniors

New Jersey forward Drew Stafford, a member of USA Hockey's first World Junior championship team, looks back on the moment that changed the sport in the United States.

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USA vs. Russia results: Score, highlights from U.S. victory in 2019 World Juniors semifinal

The United States defeated Russia at the 2019 World Junior Championship to advance to the gold medal game.

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Flyers recall top goalie prospect Carter Hart from Phantoms

The Flyers goaltending carousel continues and this time it lands on 2016 draft pick Carter Hart, who some call the next great goaltender.

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The William Nylander story: A timeline from NHL draft to Maple Leafs' new $45M man

The Maple Leafs and William Nylander eventually settled on a contract both sides can benefit from. It all came down to the waning minutes, the 11th hour.

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Feeling the Blues: St. Louis finally scores but loses to Nashville in Berube's coaching debut

St. Louis continued its losing ways, but it did score its first goal in almost a week.

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Connor McDavid's goal, two assists leads Oilers to win in Ken Hitchcock's debut

Connor McDavid nets his 100th career goal, and 13th of the season, as Ken Hitchcock wins in his Oilers debut.

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Sharks' Joe Thornton ties Mario Lemieux on all-time assist list

At the age of 39, Joe Thornton is adding to his Hall of Fame resume as he climbs the all-time assist leaderboard.

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Rangers' Lundqvist moves up all-time wins list, now seventh after beating Panthers

Henrik Lundqvist earned his 438th career win Saturday night and is now in sole possession of seventh place on the all-time wins list.

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Predators' Jarnkrok nets hat trick with three different types of goals in win

It had been a while since Calle Jarnkrok produced a multigoal game. He accomplished that Saturday with a hat trick via even-strength, power-play and short-handed goals.

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Predators' Jarnkrok nets hat trick with three different types of goals in win

It had been a while since Calle Jarnkrok produced a multigoal game. He accomplished that Saturday with a hat trick via even-strength, power-play and short-handed goals.

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Just when he found his game Rangers' Buchnevich breaks thumb, out 4-6 weeks

Prior to the setback, Pavel Buchnevich had nine points in 14 games and growing confidence skating on the Rangers top line.

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Bruins' Pastrnak nets hat trick as Maple Leafs suffer first road loss of season

The 22-year-old phenom scored his third career hat trick as Boston halted Toronto's road domination Saturday night.

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Canadiens' Tatar plays spoiler in Pacioretty's return to Montreal

Montreal and Las Vegas were trade partners in one of the biggest deals leading up to the start of the season. On Saturday, they faced off for the first time with their new additions in the lineup.

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WATCH: Brad Marchand shows off his acting chops after high-sticking call against Predators

It's a new month, so there's a new Brad Marchand video to watch. In this latest installment, the Bruins winger shows off his acting skills.

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NHL, MGM sports betting partnership: How new deal will -- or won't -- impact injury reports

New shared game and player data likely will not include more information on injuries.

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Blues netminder Jake Allen injured in game against Blackhawks

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen left the game in the second period following a collision.

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Jordin Tootoo announces retirement from NHL: 'I owe my life to this game'

Jordin Tootoo announced his retirement Friday after 13 seasons in the NHL. The first Inuk player to reach the league wants to work with Indigenous communities.

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Panthers' Matheson: 'It wasn't my intent' to injure Canucks rookie Pettersson

Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson was suspended for two games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

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Connor McDavid sets NHL record in Oilers' come-from-behind win over Jets

Connor McDavid scored or assisted on the Oilers' first four goals Tuesday in Winnipeg. He also set an NHL record by registering a point on each of Edmonton's first nine goals this season.

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Auston Matthews ties Bossy and Gretzky in Leafs win against Kings

With two assists on Monday night, Auston Matthews became the fifth player in NHL history to open a season with seven straight multi-point games.

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Oilers' win over Rangers even sweeter for Cam Talbot

It's been more than three years since Cam Talbot was dealt out of New York, but he finally earned his first win against the Rangers — and he was all smiles about it postgame.

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Flyers' Calvin Pickard gets Gritty with it for new helmet design

The new Flyers netminder has fully embraced the team's viral mascot.

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Hats off to Patrice Bergeron after three-goal effort in Bruins' home opener

Patrice Bergeron's fourth career hat trick led the Bruins in win over Ottawa, 6-3.

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Kris Letang sets franchise record for points by Penguins defenseman

Kris Letang breaks Paul Coffey's record on Saturday.

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Second overall pick Andrei Svechnikov gets first NHL point

In just his second NHL game, the 18-year-old right wing assisted on the Hurricanes first goal of Friday's contest against the Blue Jackets for his first career point.

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Sharks' Joe Thornton turns back the clock, shaves his beard

It's the end of an era in San Jose as Sharks assistant captain Joe Thornton shaved off his beard Monday night.

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Hockey world reacts to Erik Karlsson's long-awaited trade from Senators to Sharks

The reaction on Twitter to the Erik Karlsson trade ran the gamut from happy (Sharks) to angry or sad (Senators).

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Washington Capitals start - and end - new tradition with Stanley Cup

The Capitals had too good of a time with the Stanley Cup, and have now ruined it for everyone else.

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