Tag: NHL Metropolitan Division
Offense from defense a key factor in Stanley Cup semifinals
One of the first things Peter DeBoer wanted to change when he took over as Vegas Golden Knights coach 17 months ago was getting...
Defend NY: Jets bond while supporting Islanders in playoffs
NEW YORK — The New York Islanders will have their jumbo-sized man advantage in the stands again at the Old Barn.
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Flyers’ Oskar Lindblom wins Masterton Trophy
Cancer survivor Oskar Lindblom of the Philadelphia Flyers has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
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Kucherov shines, Lightning beat Islanders 4-2 in Game 2
TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat delivered early goals and NHL playoff scoring leader Nikita Kucherov had three more assists to help...
Lightning benefit from exploiting cap loophole with Kucherov
Nikita Kucherov would have much rather grinded through the season with his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates than sit out all 56 games while recovering...
New Jersey Devils re-sign forward Nathan Bastian for 2 years
NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have re-signed right wing Nathan Bastian to a two-year deal worth $1.65 million.
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Semyon Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1
TAMPA, Fla. — Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves and the New York Islanders got goals from Mathew Barzal and Ryan Pulock to beat the...
Lightning, Islanders envision tight Stanley Cup semifinal
TAMPA, Fla. — Experience is an invaluable ally in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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AP Sportlight
June 12
1920 — Man o’ War wins the Belmont Stakes,...
Larsen gets first NHL head-coaching job with Blue Jackets
When Brad Larsen went from old player to young coach and earning an NHL head job became a goal, he spent time on a...