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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning moved into the NHL's top 10 for all-time playoff wins with 87 following Saturday's 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers. Cooper is two wins shy of tying Glen Sather at No.
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Skinner posts shutout, Oilers grind out 1-0 win to take 3-1 series lead over Kings

Skinner posts shutout, Oilers grind out 1-0 win to take 3-1 series lead over Kings

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers' offence wasn’t rolling Sunday night, but head coach Kris Knoblauch felt just fine knowing his goalie would get them to the finish line.
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NHL roundup: Avalanche grab 3-1 series lead over Jets with 5-1 win

NHL roundup: Avalanche grab 3-1 series lead over Jets with 5-1 win

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin recorded his first career hat trick, netminder Alexandar Georgiev turned in another strong showing and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Game 4 on Sunday to move a win away from advancing in the NHL
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Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight year

Hannah Green wins LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for 2nd straight year

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Green won the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for the second straight year Sunday, holing out twice from off the greens in a pivotal back-nine stretch at challenging Wilshire Country Club.
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'Resilient' Vancouver Canucks pull off comeback, top Nashville Predators 4-3 in OT

'Resilient' Vancouver Canucks pull off comeback, top Nashville Predators 4-3 in OT

NASHVILLE — Before the playoffs began, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet asked some of his players to pick a word to describe their team. They chose resilience.
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Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement

Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement

Candace Parker always said she'd know when it would be time to retire. That day came Sunday. The three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist announced on social media that her career was over after 16 seasons.
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Jets forward Namestnikov hospitalized after taking puck to side of the head

Jets forward Namestnikov hospitalized after taking puck to side of the head

DENVER — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was hospitalized Sunday after taking a slapshot to the side of the head during the third period of the Jets' 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
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Oilers recall Jack Campbell, Philip Broberg from AHL affiliate Bakersfield

Oilers recall Jack Campbell, Philip Broberg from AHL affiliate Bakersfield

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers are adding depth for the playoffs by recalling goaltender Jack Campbell and defenceman Philip Broberg from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors.
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OHL roundup: Knights, Generals take 2-0 series leads on the road

OHL roundup: Knights, Generals take 2-0 series leads on the road

LONDON, Ont. — Rusian Gazizoz scored twice, including once into an empty net, as the London Knights defeated the visiting Saginaw Spirt 3-1 on Sunday to grab a two-game lead in the Ontario Hockey League's Western Conference final series.
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Stephen Ames celebrates 60th birthday with successful title defense in Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Stephen Ames celebrates 60th birthday with successful title defense in Mitsubishi Electric Classic

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Stephen Ames celebrated his 60th birthday with a successful title defense in the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, closing with a 5-under 67 on Sunday for his eighth PGA Tour Champions victory.
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