NHL
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Late goal lifts Pittsburgh Penguins past Sharks in Stanley Cup final openerNick Bonino’s third-period goal lifts Penguins to win in Game 1 of Stanley Cup final
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The Chicago Blackhawks' season is done. Is their dynasty?The defending champions’ push for another Stanley Cup ended before it really began. So what happened? And more importantly, what happens next?
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The offside rule is ruining the NHL playoffs – and the mess could get worseHockey’s postseason is in danger of becoming bogged down by endless reviews – and the ghost of the 1999 Stanley Cup final floats in the background
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New York Islanders end 23-year NHL playoff series drought with OT victoryJohn Tavares tied it in the final minute of regulation and got the winner at 10:41 of the second overtime, leading the New York Islanders past the Florida Panthers 2-1
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What I learned from following pro athletes on SnapchatSnapchat, unlike Instagram, is messy, unfinished and honest, and shows athletes at their unfettered best – but man, the sporting lifestyle is boring
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The brilliant Washington Capitals have a Golden State Warriors problemWashington are one of the most dominant NHL teams of recent times but they’ve been overshadowed by past failings ... and a certain NBA team in California
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Does the NHL have a tanking problem?Does the NHL have a tanking problem? Of course it does, but make sure to blame the league itself
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Brandon Saad: my family's struggle in Syria has been an eye-openerThe Columbus Blue Jackets forward has been helping his Syrian relatives adjust to life in the US after fleeing the civil war in their homeland
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NHL official hit by Dennis Wideman out for rest of season with concussionDon Henderson still recovering and will not return to the ice, as officials’ association says it ‘strongly disagrees’ with decision to reduce Wideman’s ban
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NHL trade deadline: the big deals can end up costing ambitious teamsBringing in an experienced and skilled player before a Stanley Cup push makes sense but it can end up costing teams in the long run
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Is this the end of the NHL role player?Hockey is changing – and with teams placing more emphasis on analytics, the one-dimensional grinders are being replaced in favor of multi-skilled skaters
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The NHL punished Dennis Wideman to cover its own backsideWhat happened to Don Henderson was horrible – but the league’s 20-game ban allows the NHL to deflect responsility and place it on a clearly concussed player
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Pride Tape brings the NHL one step closer to its first out playerHockey’s fierce team ethic could help help gay players and fans feel more comfortable within the sport
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