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Canadiens goaltender Carey Price to receive honorary doctorate from UNBC

Canadiens goaltender Carey Price to receive honorary doctorate from UNBC

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Northern British Columbia on May 31 at the school's convocation ceremony.
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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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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

There's only one game in the NHL tonight, but it is a big one for the Big D as the Stars look to eliminate the visiting Colorado Avalanche.
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New York aims to clinch second round series over Carolina in game 6

New York aims to clinch second round series over Carolina in game 6

New York Rangers (55-23-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m.
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Canucks and Oilers tied 2-2 heading to game 5

Canucks and Oilers tied 2-2 heading to game 5

Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Oilers -149, Canucks +124; over/under is 6.
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Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 in Game 4

Bouchard scores late winner, Oilers edge Canucks 3-2 in Game 4

EDMONTON — Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard wasn't sure he'd ever play an NHL playoff game. At 32 years of age and without a starting role, his chances were limited, but the netminder wasn't about to give up. “You’re always believing, you’re hoping.
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NHL roundup: Bruins edge Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination

NHL roundup: Bruins edge Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination

SUNRISE, Fla.
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Swayman helps Bruins top Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination

Swayman helps Bruins top Panthers 2-1 to stave off playoff elimination

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Swayman said the series would return to Boston. And he backed up that claim in a big way.
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Rangers' captain Jacob Trouba earns NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award

Rangers' captain Jacob Trouba earns NHL's Mark Messier Leadership Award

NEW YORK (AP) — From one former New York Rangers to a current one, Jacob Trouba was selected as the winner of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award , the league announced on Tuesday.
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Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

DENVER (AP) — The nameplate above the locker for Valeri Nichushkin has already been removed at the Colorado Avalanche's practice facility. It could be just for now — or possibly for good.
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