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Ranking the top 50 players in the Stanley Cup playoffs: Where do Hellebuyck, MacKinnon, Kucherov land?
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Kaprizov's 3-point game leads the Wild to a 5-2 win over the Golden Knights, tying the series
— Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist Tuesday night as the Minnesota Wild took advantage of turnover-prone Vegas and beat the Golden Knights 5-2, tying the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
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- 'Incredible' Tkachuk returns, nets 2 for Panthers
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- Isles won't renew Lamoriello's deal, seek new GM
- Oilers hoping 'X-factor' Kane returns vs. Kings
- Kraken promote Francis to prez, Botterill to GM
- Ex-Canada world juniors players plead not guilty
- Capitals D Fehervary (knee) out for postseason
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The ESPN Chirpline is open for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Steve Levy gives the details on the ESPN Chirpline, which is open for NHL fans to talk some trash.
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