Hockey

Oilers coach calls McDavid and Draisaitl’s playoff performances remarkable

LOS ANGELES — Kris Knoblauch is five months into watching Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl go to work.

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Rangers' Matt Rempe is in the spotlight again after his hit on Capitals' Trevor van Riemsdyk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Rempe, the New York Rangers' 6-foot-8 rookie who took the NHL by storm in recent months as a fighter and fan favorite, is back in the spotlight at playoff time.

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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

One of the greatest broadcasting moments for the late Bob Cole occurred early in 1976 while watching Russia's powerful Red Army team head to the dressing room before the first period ended to protest the alleged dirty play of the host Broad Street Bu

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Rangers aim to clinch first round series over the Capitals in game 4

New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (40-31-11, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Rangers -191, Capitals +159; over/under is 5.

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Oilers bring 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Kings

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11, third in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Sunday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Oilers -146, Kings +123; over/under is 6.

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Vancouver visits Nashville with 2-1 series lead

Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (47-30-5, fourth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Predators -123, Canucks +103; over/under is 5.

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Avalanche bring 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Jets

Winnipeg Jets (52-24-6, second in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) Denver; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Avalanche -163, Jets +138; over/under is 6.

Apr 27, 2024 2:10 AM Read more >

Kane makes impact with Gordie Howe hat trick, Oilers rout Kings to take series lead

LOS ANGELES — Evander Kane’s teammates believe he’s tailor-made for the playoffs, and so does the man himself. "The drama of it all," Kane said about the post-season. "It just brings the best out of me.

Apr 27, 2024 1:17 AM Read more >

Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. As if that isn't enough, the rest of the Oilers' lineup is beginning to add to the Kings' frustrations.

Apr 27, 2024 1:02 AM Read more >

MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play during a five-goal , third-period outburst and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 on Friday night.

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