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PWHL's third draft to be held in Ottawa, prominent players opt in

PWHL's third draft to be held in Ottawa, prominent players opt in

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League draft will be held in Ottawa in June. The league says players have until May 8 to declare their eligibility for the draft June 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
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'Just focus and do my job': Tolopilo backstops Canucks to win in NHL debut

'Just focus and do my job': Tolopilo backstops Canucks to win in NHL debut

VANCOUVER — Nikita Tolopilo marked a couple of big firsts on Monday. Not only did the Vancouver Canucks goalie make his first NHL start, he also collected his first win, backstopping the team to a 2-1 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks.
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Kings believe home-ice advantage will help in playoff series against Oilers

Kings believe home-ice advantage will help in playoff series against Oilers

EDMONTON — It will be the same dance partners for the first round of playoffs, but the opening venue will be different this time.
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NHL roundup: Blackhawks prospect Greene makes NHL debut in win over Canadiens

NHL roundup: Blackhawks prospect Greene makes NHL debut in win over Canadiens

MONTREAL (AP) — After a whirlwind couple of days, Ryan Greene made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night. Greene skated for almost 13 minutes in a 4-3 shootout win at Montreal.
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Top prospect Ivan Demidov puts on a show in Canadiens debut

Top prospect Ivan Demidov puts on a show in Canadiens debut

MONTREAL — Ivan Demidov lived up to the hype in his highly anticipated — and sooner-than-expected — NHL debut Monday. His Montreal Canadiens missed another opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Demidov dazzles, but Canadiens miss opportunity to clinch with 4-3 loss to Blackhawks

Demidov dazzles, but Canadiens miss opportunity to clinch with 4-3 loss to Blackhawks

MONTREAL — Ivan Demidov electrified the crowd with a goal and an assist in his highly anticipated NHL debut, but the Montreal Canadiens missed a third opportunity to clinch a playoff spot with a 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday n
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Blackhawks prospect Ryan Greene makes his NHL debut

Blackhawks prospect Ryan Greene makes his NHL debut

MONTREAL (AP) — After a whirlwind couple of days, Ryan Greene made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night. Greene skated for almost 13 minutes in a 4-3 shootout win at Montreal.
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Kings whip depleted Oilers 5-0 in playoff preview

Kings whip depleted Oilers 5-0 in playoff preview

EDMONTON — Adrian Kempe had a goal and two assists and Warren Foegele and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings recorded a convincing 5-0 victory over the depleted Edmonton Oilers on Monday.
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DeBrusk scores in OT, Vancouver Canucks edge slumping San Jose Sharks 2-1

DeBrusk scores in OT, Vancouver Canucks edge slumping San Jose Sharks 2-1

VANCOUVER — Jake DeBrusk scored with 17.6 seconds left in overtime and the Vancouver Canucks came back to down the struggling San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Monday.
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WHL playoffs: Royals rebound from tough loss to crush Chiefs 5-1

WHL playoffs: Royals rebound from tough loss to crush Chiefs 5-1

SPOKANE — A night after dropping a 4-3 heartbreaker in double overtime, the visiting Victoria Royals bounced back with a 5-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs on Monday in Western Hockey League playoff action at Veterans Memorial Arena.
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