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Sabres ending their NHL-record playoff drought inspires joy beyond Buffalo
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (827+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. " When Taylor Hall signed with the Sabres several years ago, the 2018 MVP summed up a belief shared by many around the NHL by saying the league is better when Buffalo is competitive. It has been a long time since…...
The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (853+ words) The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries. They're not the only perennial contender to miss the playoffs, either, with the reigning Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets…...
Who's got Hart? AP picks the NHL MVP and other top awards as the playoffs arrive
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (707+ words) For a third consecutive year, there is no clear choice for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, and again the debate over the importance of "valuable" comes into play. Edmonton's Connor Mc David is on track to win the scoring…...
Red Wings extend NHL's longest current playoff drought that has dragged on for a decade
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (590+ words) DETROIT " The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV. Detroit lost three leads in its last home game,…...
Kent Anderson's 2-OT winner lifts Denver past Michigan 4-3 in Frozen Four thriller
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (506+ words) LAS VEGAS " Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 7: 25 of the second overtime to back up Johnny Hicks" 49 saves and lift Denver to a 4-3 victory over Michigan on Thursday night in a Frozen Four semifinal and keep alive the Pioneers…...
Larkin's hat trick, Seider's career night lead Red Wings to crucial win over Flyers, 6-2
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (423+ words) DETROIT " Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Moritz Seider had a career-high five points with a goal and…...
Wisconsin beats North Dakota 2-1 to reach its first Frozen Four final since 2010
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (495+ words) LAS VEGAS " Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scored 27 seconds apart in the first period and Wisconsin defeated North Dakota 2-1 on Thursday to put the Badgers in the Frozen Four title game for the first time since 2010. The Badgers (24-12-2), seeded third…...
Zach Werenski scores in shootout to lead Blue Jackets over Red Wings 4-3
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (124+ words) Adam Fantilli tied the game with 17 seconds left, Danton Heinen also scored and Werenski also added a goal and an assist in regulation. Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots and assisted on Werenski's goal for his first career point. Werenski notched his…...
NHL investigating after Lightning forward Holmberg hurt arm crashing into unlatched penalty box door
1+ week, 1+ day ago (467+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. " The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door on Monday night. A league spokesman otherwise had no…...
Young core helps lift Pioneers to fourth straight Gibson Cup
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1053+ words) CALUMET " Winning the Great Lakes Hockey League regular season title, the Kohlman Cup as the playoff champion, and the Gibson Cup in the same year is extremely difficult. Yet, with a 7-2 win Friday over the Calumet Wolverines at the Calumet…...