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Calvin Pickard to start in net for Oilers in Game 5 vs. Canucks

Calvin Pickard to start in net for Oilers in Game 5 vs. Canucks

VANCOUVER — The Canucks and Oilers are taking different approaches to their lineups ahead of Thursday's pivotal Game 5.
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Marchand may return from injury for Game 6, says part of playoff hockey is 'trying to hurt someone'

Marchand may return from injury for Game 6, says part of playoff hockey is 'trying to hurt someone'

Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand wasn't too outraged over the disputed hit he took that's sidelined him for the past two games. Because in his view, hurting players comes with the territory in the postseason.
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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche live to see another day after a win on Wednesday, while the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers battle for an edge on Thursday.
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Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs

Makar scores 2 goals and Avalanche beat Stars 5-3 in Game 5 to stay alive in playoffs

DALLAS (AP) — Colorado finally got to play with the lead against the Dallas Stars, though the Avalanche are still behind in the series.
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Oilers head coach Knoblauch mum on starting goaltender for Game 5

Oilers head coach Knoblauch mum on starting goaltender for Game 5

VANCOUVER — Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is undecided on who will be starting in net in Thursday night's Game 5 tilt against the Vancouver Canucks.
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Coyotes goaltender Ingram named Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy winner

Coyotes goaltender Ingram named Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy winner

NEW YORK — Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram has been named the winner of the Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy. The award recognizes the player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
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Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey

Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey

Connor Ingram, the goaltender who shared his battle with an undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder that led him to drink to cope with anxiety and has blossomed into a full-time NHL player, has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseveranc
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Canucks' Tocchet says Demko improving, top prospect Lekkerimaki an option for Game 5

Canucks' Tocchet says Demko improving, top prospect Lekkerimaki an option for Game 5

VANCOUVER — Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says Thatcher Demko has "improved immensely the last 72 hours" as the all-star goaltender works his way back from a lower-body injury.
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The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they're fighting to close out Carolina

The New York Rangers were headed for another sweep. Now they're fighting to close out Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Rangers looked headed for an easy push through the second round of the NHL playoffs when they quickly moved within a win of a sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

Participation in the NHL's player assistance program is up this season. That may not be a bad thing

It was untreated anxiety and depression that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard blamed for his alcohol abuse, a problem that reached the point where he needed to step away from hockey.
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