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Skinner has confidence of his coach, but playoff goaltending a concern for Oilers

Skinner has confidence of his coach, but playoff goaltending a concern for Oilers

EDMONTON — Despite some ugly early-series numbers, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner still has the faith of his coach. Skinner gave up three goals on the first seven shots he faced in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
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Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video

Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken will move their games to an over-the-air broadcaster and have a streaming partnership with Amazon’s Prime Video beginning with the 2024-25 season, the team announced Thursday.
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Blackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic

Blackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal. The team announced the move on Thursday.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell behind in their first-round series again without star winger William Nylander on Wednesday, and Thursday's schedule presents two teams in need of a win.
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Predators, Canucks square off with series tied 1-1

Predators, Canucks square off with series tied 1-1

Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (47-30-5, fourth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
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Kings, Oilers meet with series tied 1-1

Kings, Oilers meet with series tied 1-1

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11, third in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Oilers -128, Kings +108; over/under is 6.
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Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1

Avalanche, Jets square off with series tied 1-1

Winnipeg Jets (52-24-6, second in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Avalanche -171, Jets +143; over/under is 6.
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New York visits Washington with 2-0 series lead

New York visits Washington with 2-0 series lead

New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (40-31-11, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Rangers -172, Capitals +144; over/under is 5.
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Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series

Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner’s glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff s
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Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers, even series at 1-1

Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers, even series at 1-1

EDMONTON — The Los Angeles Kings weren’t about to bow out quietly. Anze Kopitar scored the overtime winner and had a pair of assists as the Kings knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 to tie their opening-round playoff series 1-1 on Wednesday.
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