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Stars to play AHL MVP Bourque in must-win G6
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Sunday, 02 June 2024 13:18
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAmerican Hockey League MVP Mavrik Bourque will be in the lineup for the Dallas Stars on Sunday when they visit the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Western Conference final.Coach Pete DeBoer told reporters Sunday morning that Bourque will make his NHL playoff debut in place of fellow forward Ty Dellandrea.The Stars are bidding to stave off…
'He's the heartbeat of our team': Why everybody loves Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, long-suffering Edmonton Oiler
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Sunday, 02 June 2024 12:25
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDALLAS -- Leon Draisaitl is a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins fan."He's so valuable, right? In every facet of the game. He touches every part of it," the Edmonton Oilers star said of his longtime teammate. "Have you guys ever seen him make a mistake? I really haven't."Nugent-Hopkins rejected his alleged infallibility."I make mistakes. I make mistakes, for sure," he said,…
ECF ouster not 'special' ending Rangers expected
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Saturday, 01 June 2024 23:51
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSUNRISE, Fla. -- The New York Rangers didn't see this end coming.They were the Presidents' Trophy winners on the strength of a 114-point regular season. They breezed by the Washington Capitals and defeated the Carolina Hurricanes handily to reach an Easten Conference final against the Florida Panthers.But that's where it all fell apart for the Rangers, who lost…
The Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final: Keys to their run, early look at next potential matchups
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Saturday, 01 June 2024 22:14
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe New York Rangers spoke at length about delivering their "best game" to avoid elimination in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Florida Panthers let their on-ice play do the talking.The Panthers weathered an early push by the Rangers in Game 6, and dominated from there, winning the pivotal clash 2-1. Florida took advantage of New…
Kraken pick Firkus named as CHL's top player
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Saturday, 01 June 2024 13:59
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFRANKENMUTH, Mich. -- Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus was honored as the David Branch Player of the Year Award winner Saturday at the Canadian Hockey League awards ceremony.The first Moose Jaw player to win the award, Firkus led the CHL with 126 points (61 goals, 65 assists) in 63 regular-season games to also earn the top scorer…
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