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3 stats that show how good Ryan Ellis has been this postseason

3 stats that show how good Ryan Ellis has been this postseason

by Josh Wegman 51m ago Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images Sport / Getty Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis has recorded four goals and seven assists through 16 playoff games, giving him more points than teammates Roman Josi, P.K. Subban, Viktor Arvidsson, and James Neal. In fact, his 11 points are second behind Erik Karlsson among defensemen this postseason. But points don’t tell the whole story.…

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On the Fly: 5 unforgettable 2017 playoff moments

On the Fly: 5 unforgettable 2017 playoff moments

In this week’s edition of “On the Fly,” we’re looking back at moments from this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs that have stayed with us through three rounds. And, heads up, Ottawa’s featured prominently, because the Senators had a magical few weeks. MacArthur’s moment Ian McLaren: Nobody expected Clarke MacArthur to play professional hockey again, much less score an overtime playoff goal to propel…

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Don't sleep on the Ducks' youth The Anaheim Ducks may have the type of veteran leadership most clubs crave, but they also have the young guns required to compete in a league that gets younger with each passing season.

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Canucks ink Swedish D-man Philip Holm to 1-year deal The Vancouver Canucks have bolstered their depth on the back end by signing 25-year-old Philip Holm to a one-year, entry-level contract, the…

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The 2016-17 Senators taught us about a lot more than hockey

The 2016-17 Senators taught us about a lot more than hockey

In the world of pro sports you occasionally hear about a team, player, or coach transcending the game. A story so good that it goes beyond the limits of the boxscore or sports section and into our daily lives. That’s exactly what the Ottawa Senators accomplished with their 2017 Stanley Cup Playoff run that ended Thursday night at the hands of the reigning Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. The…

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3 Penguins who stepped up to win Game 7

3 Penguins who stepped up to win Game 7

by Craig Hagerman 7h ago Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / USA TODAY Sports With a dramatic double-overtime win in Game 7 on Thursday night over the Ottawa Senators, the Pittsburgh Penguins have given themselves a chance to become the first team to repeat as Stanley Cup champions since the Detroit Red Wings won back-to-back Cups in 1997 and 1998. Related – Watch: Kunitz’s goal in double OT…

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Penguins' Murray could win 2 Stanley Cups as a rookie by Ian McLaren 47m ago Charles LeClaire / USA Today Sports Matt Murray is close to accomplishing something that has never occurred in NHL history and is unlikely to ever happen again: winning the Stanley Cup twice as a rookie goaltender.

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Watch: Top 10 plays of the NHL's conference finals NHL releases full Stanley Cup Final schedule, Game 1 goes Monday NHL releases full Stanley Cup Final schedule, Game 1 goes Monday nhl 14h ago NHL | theScore

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Canucks' Benning not shopping Tanev, Edler; open to Miller return by Craig Hagerman 2h ago John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports / USA TODAY Sports Decisions loom for Jim Benning and the…

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Top 10 Plays of the Conference Finals Top 10 plays from the Conference Finals include amazing stops from Rinne, a no-look dish from Crosby and dramatic goals from Sissons and Kunitz

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Kunitz’s 2OT goal sends Pens to second straight Final Pittsburgh's Chris Kunitz sends the Penguins to their second straight Stanley Cup Final with a Game 7 double overtime goal

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3 players who can rewrite their legacies in the Stanley Cup Final

3 players who can rewrite their legacies in the Stanley Cup Final

Presented By Ian McLaren 1h ago Aaron Doster / USA Today Sports Rightly or wrongly, a player’s career is often defined by their accomplishments in the postseason. Here are three players who have been walking the walk through three rounds and who can rewrite their legacies in this year’s Stanley Cup Final: P.K. Subban For whatever reason, the Montreal Canadiens did not think they could win with…

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Penguins' latest Final appearance seals dynasty status Before the puck drops on the 2017 Stanley Cup Final, the Pittsburgh Penguins can thank their opponents for helping them gain a clear advantage in playoff wins in recent years.

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Offseason Outlook: San Jose Sharks

Offseason Outlook: San Jose Sharks

Cory Wilkins 1h ago John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports With the offseason underway for a number of teams and the remainder to join them in a few weeks, we’re looking at what’s in store for each club in the coming months. 2016-17 Grade: B The San Jose Sharks fell in the first round of the playoffs, unable to build on last year’s trip to the Stanley Cup Final, as the injury-riddled squad was eliminated by…

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Pens-Preds final is 1st in NHL history with 2 American-born head coaches For the first time in NHL history, two American-born head coaches will square off in the Stanley Cup Final, according to the…

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Twitter reacts to Penguins' double-OT victory The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Thursday to advance to their fourth Stanley Cup Final since 2008 and, of course, Twitter went nuts after…

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Pittsburgh opens as heavy favorite over Nashville

Pittsburgh opens as heavy favorite over Nashville

Presented By Navin Vaswani 4h ago Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The smart money’s on the Pittsburgh Penguins to defeat the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup Final and repeat as champions. Here are your Cup Final odds, courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook: Team Odds Predators +130 Penguins -150 The teams split two games during the regular season, each winning on home ice.…