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Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa

James Neal notched a hat trick and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins advanced past the Ottawa Senators with a 6-2 win in Game 5 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series. 21 minutes ago

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National Hockey League Playoff Game Capsules

Chris Kreider's goal at the 7:03 mark of overtime kept the New York Rangers alive thanks to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of this Eastern Conference semifinal from Madison Square Garden. Rick Nash skated into the Bruins' zone on the right wing, and pulled up at the bottom of the...
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Penguins rip Ottawa 6-2, move to conference finals

Eight playoff wins down, eight to go for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Miller's return helps penalty kill deliver at right time for Red wings

The Red Wings used their power play to push within a victory of advancing past the Blackhawks, but herald goes to the penalty kill for getting to this point, too.
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Sharks out-everything-ed in Game 5 loss to Kings

The Sharks gathered at their practice facility Friday and were blunt about their performance the night before in a game in which they were outhit, outshot, out-hustled and outplayed by the Los Angeles Kings.
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Drew Sharp: Howard and Red Wings thoroughly frustrating Blackhawks

The pace of the game and pressure of the moment grew more feverish as time elapsed. Chicago played with a late desperation reserved for those staring down what many would consider a startling elimination.
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Red Wings surprising even themselves, but know job isn't finished

There are no guarantees in hockey, but sometimes there are great opportunities. The Red Wings have created a doozy of the latter, and it's hard to think they won't take advantage of it.
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Mark Purdy: Sharks stumbled again on the road

You get the feeling this Sharks-Kings series will go seven games.
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Coyotes agree to long-term extension with GM Maloney

The Phoenix Coyotes on Friday agreed to a long-term contract extension with executive vice president and general manager Don Maloney.
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Blue Jackets re-sign McElhinney

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney to a one-year contract on Friday.
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Top Shelf: Alfie, Toews and a bad week for NHL leadership

Several years ago the NHL started handing out an award for leadership and they aptly named it after Mark Messier, who was undoubtedly one of the greatest captains his sport has ever seen.