N.H.L. Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning both have developed depth out of necessity and forged momentum from solidarity.

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Phil Kessel Punches Up Third Line as Penguins March On

Kessel, who leads the Penguins with 12 points in the playoffs, had two goals and an assist on Tuesday, propelling them to the conference finals.

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Penguins 4, Capitals 3 | Pittsburgh wins series, 4-2: Pittsburgh Penguins Score in Overtime, Ending the Washington Capitals’ Run

The Capitals rallied from three-goal deficit during the final 22 minutes of regulation.

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Islanders Enter Off-Season Under a Shroud of Uncertainty

The team will have new owners in place next season, and the fate of three free agents and General Manager Garth Snow has yet to be decided.

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Ottawa Senators Hire Boucher as Head Coach

The Ottawa Senators have hired Guy Boucher to replace Dave Cameron as head coach, the team said on Sunday.

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Senators Name Guy Boucher as Coach

Boucher, 44, became the 12th coach in Senators history, replacing Dave Cameron, who was fired on April 12.

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Lightning 4, Islanders 0: Lightning Oust Islanders With Game 5 Rout

The Islanders, whose Game 1 win had made a magical run seem possible, lost their fourth straight to Tampa Bay, which advanced to the conference finals for the second year in a row.

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