Hockey
'You never know what to expect:' Why Cale Makar continues to fluster opponents
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Friday, 27 May 2022 12:29
Finally, after three seasons, we might have discovered a part of hockey that Cale Makar can't absolutely dominate.It was the beginning of the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. In comparison to some of his Colorado Avalanche teammates, Makar was practically fresh-faced: a reedy mustache, unconnected to some postseason scruff framing his jawline under cheeks that are in…
Canes at home again, gain upper hand vs. NYR
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Thursday, 26 May 2022 22:09
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes set an NHL record on Thursday night in their 3-1 Game 5 victory over the New York Rangers, as the home team won for the 12th straight time in their games since the start of the postseason.But Game 6 is Saturday night back in New York City. To close out the Rangers, the Hurricanes…
Canada rallies, joins U.S. in hockey world semis
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Thursday, 26 May 2022 16:37
TAMPERE, Finland -- Drake Batherson scored on a power play 43 seconds into overtime to give Canada a 4-3 comeback victory over Sweden on Thursday night in the world hockey quarterfinals.In another quarterfinal matchup, Ben Meyers scored twice, Adam Gaudette added a goal and Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves as the United States topped Switzerland 3-0.Canada will face the Czech…
'This team is in our blood:' How Oilers, Flames fans are bringing the action outside the arenas
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Thursday, 26 May 2022 04:55
EDMONTON -- There's much at stake for the Oilers in these Stanley Cup playoffs. Just ask their fans.Thousands of them gather in droves before each game all around Rogers Place. Every side street is filled to the brim. There's a formal -- and free -- tailgate party set up across from the arena, boasting live music, a massive screen on…
Panthers' Thornton: No decision on 25th season
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Wednesday, 25 May 2022 13:55
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Joe Thornton's career might be over. Or not.The veteran center, who just completed his 24th season in the NHL and first with the Florida Panthers, said Wednesday that he has not decided whether to retire or continue playing."My wife was kind of asking me last night," Thornton said. "And really, I have no plans. It's kind of…
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