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NHL Playoffs Daily: Capitals, Blues on the brink
The Bruins and Avs can secure their tickets to Round 2 on Sunday. Get caught up on all eight series here.
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Maple Leafs try to rally after Tavares injury
All-day playoff hockey is back on Saturday! Here’s everything you need to know about all eight postseason matchups.
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How the Hurricanes pulled off having 12,000-plus fans at their playoff games
The Canes had three days notice to get everything ready. The results? Cathartic pandemonium for the thousands in attendance.
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Capitals aim to tie things up with the Bruins in Game 4
The two East juggernauts have played a tight, physical series, with a critical Game 4 on Friday. Get up to speed on all eight series here.
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In praise of the Lightning, Nikita Kucherov and salary-cap gymnastics
In a league full of mismanagement and salary-cap horror shows, the meticulously constructed Lightning earned this edge as much as they earned their championship.
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Leafs, Habs finally ready for battle
Our final Game 1 of the first round takes place Thursday night in Toronto. Get caught up on all eight series here.
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How to stop Connor McDavid — or at least, delay the inevitable
Coming off a record-setting regular season, the Oilers superstar will be a focal point of the Jets’ defensive efforts.
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Game 3 showdown for Capitals, Bruins
Wednesday brings us a pivotal Game 3 in Boston, and the Canadian teams finally join the fun. Get caught up here.
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2021 NHL Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
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Red Wings extend Blashill amid prolonged rebuild
Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill has been given a contract extension despite a losing record and missing the playoffs in five straight seasons.