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Rookie coaches enjoying chess match that comes in playoffs
Rod Brind’Amour does not think what he is doing is anything special. Brind’Amour not only has the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs in his first season as coach but has made the necessary adjustments to…
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Islanders beat Capitals to earn home-ice in first round
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barry Trotz will again need to go through the Pittsburgh Penguins in the playoffs. A 3-0 victory by his New York Islanders against the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals on Saturday…
3 weeks ago -
Eberle, Nelson back Lehner as Islanders beat Coyotes 2-0
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders used a smothering defense and some timely scoring to move closer to a playoff berth. Jordan Eberle and Brock Nelson scored to back Robin Lehner’s fifth shutout…
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Andreas Athanasiou scores 2, Red Wings beat Islanders 2-1
DETROIT (AP) — Andreas Athanasiou celebrated his second goal by leaping off the ice to bump chests and hug Tyler Bertuzzi. “He gets pretty excited when we score, so I thought I’d get excited with…
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Matthews scores 2 in 3rd period, Maple Leafs beat Flyers 7-6
TORONTO (AP) — Frederik Andersen has bailed out the Maple Leafs in plenty of games since arriving in Toronto. His teammates returned the favor on Friday night. Auston Matthews scored twice late in the third…
1 month ago -
Lee’s late goal lifts Islanders to 2-1 win over Canadiens
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders have been winning this season thanks largely to stalwart defense and strong goaltending. A timely goal from their captain also proved huge for their playoff push in…
1 month ago -
Connolly has 2 goals, assist as Capitals beat Flyers 5-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The addition of Carl Hagelin’s speed and playmaking ability a little more than two weeks ago has created the best kind of problem for the Washington Capitals: On some nights, it’s hard…
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Greiss, Islanders shut out Blue Jackets 2-0
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Islanders played tough defense, and Thomas Greiss took care of the rest. Greiss made 31 saves in his fifth shutout of the season, helping the Islanders beat the…
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Flyers inch closer to East playoff spot with win over Ottawa
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have transformed from the worst team in the NHL to not-so-bad in the East. Their recent run toward respectability could net them the playoff berth that seemed inconceivable before…
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Van Riemsdyk leads Flyers past Islanders 5-2
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — With the season coming down to the wire, the Philadelphia Flyers know that wins over division-leading teams such as the Islanders are not easy to come by. Well, now they’ve got…
2 months ago