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Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

Kreider pushes Rangers to the NHL's Eastern Conference Final for the 2nd time in 3 postseasons

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Chris Kreider had just helped the New York Rangers finally finish off the Carolina Hurricanes with a huge third-period performance when he was asked what it meant to him considering his long run with the franchise.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination, and the New York Rangers booked their ticket to the Eastern Conference final. Here are five things to know entering Friday's post-season action: MILLER TIME J.T.
Florida takes 3-2 series lead into game 6 against Boston

Florida takes 3-2 series lead into game 6 against Boston

Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Panthers -146, Bruins +123; over/under is 5.
Dallas looks to clinch second round series over Colorado in game 6

Dallas looks to clinch second round series over Colorado in game 6

Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, third in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Avalanche -119, Stars +100; over/under is 6.
Miller scores late, Canucks grind out 3-2 win over Oilers in Game 5

Miller scores late, Canucks grind out 3-2 win over Oilers in Game 5

VANCOUVER — Rick Tocchet challenged his Vancouver Canucks to up their game.
Rangers reach Eastern Conference Final with 5-3 win over Hurricanes in Game 6

Rangers reach Eastern Conference Final with 5-3 win over Hurricanes in Game 6

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
J.T. Miller's late goal lifts Canucks past Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead

J.T. Miller's late goal lifts Canucks past Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — J.T. Miller scored with 33 seconds remaining to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night that put them a win away from the Western Conference Final.
Kreider's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes

Kreider's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The New York Rangers went from cruising through the NHL playoffs with an unbeaten record to suddenly struggling to close out a second-round series despite having a huge lead.
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.
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.