Roundup: Canadiens Avoid Exit With a Rout

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-2, on Thursday to stave off elimination in their second-round playoff series.

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Capitals’ Stars Are Sharing Spotlight With Rookies During Postseason Run

Washington’s roster has stars such as Alex Ovechkin, but in the postseason, two European rookies are leading the Capitals as they have taken the Rangers to the brink of elimination.

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Slushy Ice Is Springtime Hazard, Even as Arena Crews Sweat to Keep Cool Air In

As outdoor temperatures rise over the course of the N.H.L. playoffs, it becomes a greater challenge for crews at rinks to keep the ice cool and solid.

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Sports Briefing | Hockey: Canada Rallies to Defeat Sweden

Canada rallied to maintain a perfect record at the world championship by beating Sweden, 6-4.

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Roundup: Goal With 1.1 Seconds Left Gives Lightning a 3-0 Series Lead

Tyler Johnson’s goal gave the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.

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