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Draisaitl, power play power Oilers into 2nd round
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Thursday, 02 May 2024 00:47
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEDMONTON, Alberta -- Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to win their first-round NHL playoff series.Edmonton eliminated Los Angeles in the opening round for the third straight year after coming out on top in six games in 2023 and seven in 2022.Zach Hyman --…
Kings lament special teams play as season ends
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Thursday, 02 May 2024 01:05
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLos Angeles Kings interim coach Jim Hiller didn't offer any in-depth, detailed breakdown for why his team was eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night."It's a pretty simple write-up on this one: You saw one team execute and one team not on special teams," Hiller said after the Kings' 4-3 loss in Game 5 that marked the…
GM 'very hopeful' Stamkos stays with Lightning
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Wednesday, 01 May 2024 10:31
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said that he's "very hopeful" the team can re-sign captain Steven Stamkos, as the Lightning star approaches unrestricted free agency this offseason."Obviously Steven Stamkos needs a contract, and we want him part of that group," BriseBois said, two days after the Lightning were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in five games.The…
Golden Knights turning to goalie Hill in Game 5
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Wednesday, 01 May 2024 12:34
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsVegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill will start Wednesday in Game 5 of the team's Western Conference first-round series against the host Dallas Stars.Logan Thompson started the first four games, splitting the decisions while recording a 2.35 goals-against average and .921 save percentage. He yielded three goals on 46 shots in Vegas' 3-2 overtime loss on Saturday and…
Canes GM positive on DeAngelo, Pesce injuries
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Wednesday, 01 May 2024 13:04
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Carolina Hurricanes have avoided a major injury concern for defenseman Tony DeAngelo while veteran blueliner Brett Pesce is nearing a return from a lower-body injury suffered in the second game of the playoffs.Team president and general manager Don Waddell said Wednesday that Pesce has shed a walking boot, is doing work to return and should play at…
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