Saturday, April 23, 2016

Roundup: Ducks Finally Feel at Home Against Nashville

Ryan Garbutt scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators, 5-2, for the first victory by a home team in their first-round series.

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Penguins 6, Rangers 3: Penguins Eliminate Rangers in Game 5 Rout

Pittsburgh sent Henrik Lundqvist to the bench again in a 6-3 victory and won the series, four games to one.

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Powerhouse Junior Program Becomes a Springboard Into the N.H.L.

With a development program that mimics the pros, the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League have produced three No. 1 draft picks, more than any other team.

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Brooklyn Quick to Grasp Stanley Cup Playoff Frenzy

After a few regular-season bumps in moving from Nassau Coliseum to Barclays Center, the Islanders listened to the players, and the fans, to make the transition smoother.

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Islanders 2, Panthers 1 | Two Overtimes | Islanders lead series, 3-2: After Overtime Penalty Save, Islanders Prevail in a Goaltending Battle

Alan Quine scored the winning goal at 15 minutes 58 seconds of the second overtime. Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday at Barclays Center.

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Roundup: Flyers Stay Alive Behind Michal Neuvirth’s Shutout

Neuvirth made a playoff career high 44 saves as the Flyers cut the deficit in the best-of-seven series to three games to two.

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Grand Canyon Makes the Leap to Division I, With Star Clout

As the university pushed the men’s program to go Division I, its for-profit model became a target, with critics saying the emphasis would be on making money and appeasing shareholders instead of educating students.

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