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Blackhawks encouraged by the play of the team's top prospects at the end of another losing season

Blackhawks encouraged by the play of the team's top prospects at the end of another losing season

CHICAGO (AP) — Frank Nazar and Sam Rinzel were part of a wave of young players who helped the Chicago Blackhawks put together a strong finish to another dismal season.
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Panthers' Puljujarvi suspended 2 games for illegal check to head of Lightning's Chaffee

Panthers' Puljujarvi suspended 2 games for illegal check to head of Lightning's Chaffee

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Panthers forward Jesse Puljujarvi has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mitchell Chaffee, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Thursday.
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No Canadian games on election day as NHL releases first-round playoff schedule

No Canadian games on election day as NHL releases first-round playoff schedule

Canadian hockey fans will be able to vote in the upcoming federal election without having to give up any post-season action.
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Who will win the Hart as MVP and the NHL's other top awards this season? Here are AP's predictions

Who will win the Hart as MVP and the NHL's other top awards this season? Here are AP's predictions

The handful of candidates in the mix for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP are all unique. Connor Hellebuyck is the backbone and best player for the league-leading Winnipeg Jets.
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Jets sign defenceman Neal Pionk to six-year contract extension

Jets sign defenceman Neal Pionk to six-year contract extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Neal Pionk to a six-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$7 million per year and begins in 2025-26.
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Meet Jobu, the good luck charm behind the St. Louis Blues' late-season run to the playoffs

Meet Jobu, the good luck charm behind the St. Louis Blues' late-season run to the playoffs

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The force behind the St. Louis Blues' late-season playoff push cannot be found in the box score. He has not scored a single goal. His addition can’t be found on the NHL’s transaction wire. It’s Jobu.
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What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

A month before NHL's playoff openers this weekend, Commissioner Gary Bettman was more than happy to defend the decision to not expand the bracket like other professional leagues around North America have done in recent years.
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Loss to Vegas Golden Knights caps disappointing season for Vancouver Canucks

Loss to Vegas Golden Knights caps disappointing season for Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes stood slumped against a wall in the dressing room. The Vancouver Canucks captain said few words, but his body position spoke volumes.
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Canadiens wrap up a playoff spot, beating the Hurricanes

MONTREAL (AP) — Kaiden Guhle scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up the last Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night in their regular-season finale.
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Canadiens wrap up a playoff spot, beating the Hurricanes

MONTREAL (AP) — Kaiden Guhle scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens wrapped up the last Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night in their regular-season finale.
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