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Monday, May 22, 2017

A Reunion for the Lundqvist Brothers, and a Gold for Team Sweden

Henrik and Joel Lundqvist, who had not played on the same team in 12 years, joined forces in the men’s hockey world championship.

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Sunday, May 21, 2017

From Hockey 101 in Nashville to a Ph.D. With Predators

The transformation to playoff perennials is particularly rewarding for a small number of employees who have been present since the franchise’s early years.

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Penguins 7, Senators 0: Penguins Rout Senators in Game 5 to Take Series Lead

Pittsburgh scored four times in the first period on the way to a huge shutout and the doorstep of the Stanley Cup finals, as seven players in all recorded goals.

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Friday, May 19, 2017

Matt Murray Will Start in Goal for the Penguins in Game 4

Pittsburgh Coach Mike Sullivan chose Murray over Marc-Andre Fleury, who had a bad start in Game 3 against Ottawa after being stellar for most of the postseason.

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Ducks 3, Predators 2 | Series tied, 2-2: Deflection in Overtime Lifts Ducks After a Late Advantage Is Lost

Corey Perry scored 10:25 into overtime with a shot that hit P.K. Subban’s stick, and the Ducks ended the Predators’ 10-game home playoff winning streak.

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