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Hurricanes host the Bruins to begin the NHL Playoffs

Hurricanes host the Bruins to begin the NHL Playoffs

Boston Bruins (51-26-5, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (54-20-8, first in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -122, Bruins +102; over/under is 5.
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Matthews, Marner lead the way as Maple Leafs thump 5-0 Lightning in Game 1

Matthews, Marner lead the way as Maple Leafs thump 5-0 Lightning in Game 1

TORONTO — Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe predicted a "borderline violent" playoff series against a battle-tested opponent. That was the case both early and late Monday.
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Perron's hat trick helps Blues beat Wild 4-0, seize home ice

Perron's hat trick helps Blues beat Wild 4-0, seize home ice

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — David Perron was quarantined in his basement last year, listening to his kids run around upstairs and watching the St. Louis Blues get swept out of the first round.
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Lightning Crashes: Tampa Bay comes out flat in Game 1 loss to Maple Leafs

Lightning Crashes: Tampa Bay comes out flat in Game 1 loss to Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Midway through Tampa Bay's post-game media availability on Monday, a couple of team staffers replaced the black cushioned chair at the front of the room for a different seat. It was the first time the Lightning were comfortable all night.
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Raanta, Hurricanes beat Bruins 5-1 in playoff series opener

Raanta, Hurricanes beat Bruins 5-1 in playoff series opener

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Even a nine-year NHL veteran like Antti Raanta couldn't help but feel anxious before his first playoff start. “Obviously a little butterflies here and there,” Raanta said.
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Maple Leafs blank 2-time champion Tampa Bay in series opener

Maple Leafs blank 2-time champion Tampa Bay in series opener

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews had two goals and an assist and Jack Campbell made 23 saves in the second playoff shutout of his career as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 Monday night in
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Ducks begin life after Getzlaf with 4-year playoff drought

Ducks begin life after Getzlaf with 4-year playoff drought

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf's retirement from the Anaheim Ducks signals the start of a new era, both for the star center and for the organization he's leaving behind.
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Net worth: Kuemper lead top-seeded Avs, Saros out 2 games

Net worth: Kuemper lead top-seeded Avs, Saros out 2 games

DENVER (AP) — Darcy Kuemper's hockey card collection as a kid in Saskatoon, Canada, included plenty of his favorite player, Hall of Famer Patrick Roy. The goaltender of the No.
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Sharks face major questions after missing playoffs again

Sharks face major questions after missing playoffs again

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — After missing the playoffs for a third straight season for the first time in franchise history, the San Jose Sharks head into the offseason facing a series of significant questions.
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Despite missing playoffs, Blue Jackets see bright future

Despite missing playoffs, Blue Jackets see bright future

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up their season earlier than they may have hoped, but the team is going into the offseason with a feeling that it has many of the pieces needed to move toward a more successful future.
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