St. Louis Blues Give Long-Suffering Fans Reason to Believe

After a double-overtime victory on Tuesday night in a Game 7, the Blues are in the conference finals, with the elusive Stanley Cup Finals within reach.

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The Isles Reinvented Themselves. Can They Keep the Important Pieces?

With several pending free agents, the team will try to build on one of its best seasons in recent memory.

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Hurricanes 5, Islanders 2: Islanders on Wrong End of Sweep This Time

The Hurricanes completed a four-game whitewash of the New York Islanders.

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Sports of The Times: The Most Honest Man in College Basketball Is Going to Prison

In mob trials, prosecutors flipped the underlings to nail the bosses. In college basketball’s corruption trial, the small players are taking big hits.

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Red Kelly, Gentleman Stalwart in a Run of Stanley Cups, Dies at 91

A fierce but seldom penalized Hall of Famer, he helped capture eight N.H.L. titles — four with the Red Wings and four with the Maple Leafs.

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On Pro Hockey: At 35, Curtis McElhinney, a Journeyman Goalie, Gets His Moment

The Carolina Hurricanes are on the cusp of sweeping the Islanders behind McElhinney, who has saved 45 of 47 shots after replacing the injured starter.

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Hurricanes 5, Islanders 2 | Carolina leads series, 3-0: Hurricanes Young and Old Push Islanders to Brink

A 35-year-old goalie and a teenage draft pick proved to be key as Carolina took a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.

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