Sunday, April 16, 2017

Canadiens 3, Rangers 1 | Canadiens lead series, 2-1: Rangers’ Struggles on Power Play and Home Ice Give Montreal Series’ Edge

Henrik Lundqvist was solid in goal, but got little help as the Canadiens rode two power-play goals to a 3-1 win at Madison Square Garden and a 2-1 lead in the teams’ first-round playoff series.

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Saturday, April 15, 2017

NBC’s Fixture Between the Benches Begins His Playoff Sprint

Pierre McGuire, who originated the “Inside the Glass” role on NBC, is broadcasting eight games in eight days in six cities to open the playoffs.

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Rangers’ Challenge Is to Match the Canadiens’ Decibel Level

The best road team in the N.H.L. continues its playoff series at Madison Square Garden, where the crowd noise hits impressive levels only on occasion.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Canadiens 4, Rangers 3 | Overtime: A Rangers’ Lead Vanishes With 18 Seconds Left. Then a Loss Appears.

The Montreal Canadiens evened their first-round playoff series with the Rangers at one game apiece with a late regulation goal and an overtime winner.

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Quest for On-Ice Equality Echoes a Fight From 30 Years Ago

Justine Blainey-Broker opened the doors for girls and boys to play together. She said the American players’ bid for better pay shows progress must still be made.

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Patrick Ewing’s Slip Shows Need to Learn N.C.A.A. Recruiting Rules

The new, eager-to-please basketball coach at Georgetown suggested contact with a recruit that would violate the rules.

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Blue Jackets’ Cam Atkinson Rebukes Naysayers With Standout Season

Atkinson, who said he had been told repeatedly that he was too small to make it in hockey, sent Columbus into the playoffs on a high note.

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