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Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Before the final minutes even ticked off the clock at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday night, Florida Panthers fans — clad in red jerseys and waving light-up rally towels in the air — were singing goodbye to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets are facing elimination tonight from the marathon that is the NHL playoffs. Both were considered Cup "favourites" by popular betting firms just 11 short days ago.

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Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The blast from the point hit Roope Hintz in the right arm, causing him to fall to the ice in pain. Just seconds later, however, he sent the same puck into the empty net on the other side of the rink to seal the victory.

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NHL roundup: Panthers clinch first-round series with 6-1 win over Lightning

SUNRISE, Fla.

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Panthers outshine Lightning 6-1, advance to second round

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov remembers the disappointment of years past.

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Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

SEATTLE (AP) — A year removed from being honored as one of the top coaches in the NHL, Dave Hakstol ended up taking the fall for the underachievement of the Seattle Kraken.

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Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

The greatest goal-scorer of his generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL career. The best goaltender in the league this season has given up a first round-high 19 goals.

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Bowness says Jets must step up in front of Vezina nominee Hellebuyck

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck’s coach and teammates believe he deserves the Vézina Trophy he was nominated for on Monday.

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Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

LOS ANGELES — Connor McDavid says it was far from a masterpiece. The Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday didn't break social media because of a highlight-reel rush or a back-and-forth slugfest.

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Matthews misses practice with illness, status unclear with Leafs facing elimination

TORONTO — Auston Matthews will be alongside his teammates in Boston.

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