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Capitals face long odds in 3-0 deficit vs. Rangers
Trailing 3-0, the Washington Capitals face long odds to win their Eastern Conference first-round series with the New York Rangers.,Only four NHL teams have won a best-of-seven series when in that deep of a deficit.,Even so, the Capitals are hoping to take step one in a miracle journey when they play...

Capitals face long odds in 3-0 deficit vs. Rangers
Trailing 3-0, the Washington Capitals face long odds to win their Eastern Conference first-round series with the New York Rangers....

Predators looking to improve power play in Game 4 vs. Canucks
The Nashville Predators came away from Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Vancouver Canucks mostly pleased with their efforts, despite the 2-1 loss to fall behind by the same result in the series.,They outshot Vancouver 30-12 and finished with a 71-33 advantage in shot...

Predators looking to improve power play in Game 4 vs. Canucks
The Nashville Predators came away from Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Vancouver Canucks mostly pleased with their efforts, despite the 2-1 loss to fall behind by the same result in the series....

Avalanche set to deliver huge blow vs. Jets
After a less-than-ideal start to the playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche, they now are in control of a first-round Western Conference series against the Winnipeg Jets.,Colorado lost the series opener 7-6 behind shaky goaltending from Alexandar Georgiev. That setback is all but a memory now with a ch...

Avalanche set to deliver huge blow vs. Jets
After a less-than-ideal start to the playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche, they now are in control of a first-round Western Conference series against the Winnipeg Jets....

Maple Leafs preparing for William Nylander to play in Game 4
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is in line to play in Saturday night's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Boston Bruins, coach Sheldon Keefe said.,Keefe told reporters Saturday morning that the team is "preparing for Willy to play at this point.",Ny...

Maple Leafs preparing for William Nylander to play in Game 4
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is in line to play in Saturday night's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Boston Bruins, coach Sheldon Keefe said....

Oilers' power play overpowers Kings in Game 3
Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid scored in the first period and the visiting Edmonton Oilers finished with the three power-play goals in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series on Friday.,Hyman and Draisaitl each finished wit...

Avalanche score 5 goals in 3rd to rally past Jets
Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored power-play goals 2:28 apart early in a five-goal third period, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series in Denver on Friday night.,Colorado took a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference quarterfin...

NHL roundup: Avs rally past Jets with 5 goals in 3rd
Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored power-play goals 2:28 apart early in a five-goal third period, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series in Denver on Friday night., ,Colorado took a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference quarterf...

Stars hope road success continues in playoffs vs. Knights
Despite losing twice at home and trailing 2-0 in their Western Conference first-round series against the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, the Dallas Stars don't feel defeated heading into Game 3 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.,"I think we're a confident group," Stars coach Peter ...

Casey DeSmith backstops Canucks to win over Predators
Casey DeSmith made 29 saves for his first career playoff win as the visiting Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Friday night.,Vancouver grabbed a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference first-round playoff series. Game 4 of the best-of-seven set is set for Sunday in Nashville.,DeSmith ...

Under-performing Lightning look to avoid sweep by Panthers
The Florida Panthers are one victory away from ending their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series in as little time as possible.,The Atlantic Division champions won 5-3 Thursday night over the Tampa Bay Lightning on the state's Gulf Coast and put themselves ahead 3-0 in the best-of-seven ser...

Rangers roll again, take 3-0 edge over Capitals
Vincent Trocheck had a goal and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the host Washington Capitals 3-1 on Friday to close in on a berth in the Eastern Conference semifinals.,Chris Kreider and Barclay Goodrow added goals, Mika Zibanejad had two assists and Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves for the Range...

NHL roundup: Avs rally past Jets with 5 goals in 3rd
Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored power-play goals 2:28 apart early in a five-goal third period, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series in Denver on Friday night....

Oilers' power play overpowers Kings in Game 3
Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid scored in the first period and the visiting Edmonton Oilers finished with the three power-play goals in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series on Friday....

Avalanche score 5 goals in 3rd to rally past Jets
Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored power-play goals 2:28 apart early in a five-goal third period, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 in Game 3 of their first-round series in Denver on Friday night....

Casey DeSmith backstops Canucks to win over Predators
Casey DeSmith made 29 saves for his first career playoff win as the visiting Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Friday night....

Rangers roll again, take 3-0 edge over Capitals
Vincent Trocheck had a goal and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the host Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday to close in on a berth in the Eastern Conference semifinals....