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Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

LOS ANGELES — Connor McDavid says it was far from a masterpiece. The Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday didn't break social media because of a highlight-reel rush or a back-and-forth slugfest.
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Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has hybrid Tommy John surgery

Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has hybrid Tommy John surgery

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has had hybrid Tommy John surgery. The ligament replacement and internal-brace procedure on his left elbow will likely take 12 to 18 months to heal.
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Matthews misses practice with illness, status unclear with Leafs facing elimination

Matthews misses practice with illness, status unclear with Leafs facing elimination

TORONTO — Auston Matthews will be alongside his teammates in Boston.
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Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

The greatest goal-scorer of his generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL career. The best goaltender in the league this season has given up a first round-high 19 goals.
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Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

NASHVILLE — After achieving a rare playoff feat, the Vancouver Canucks are facing a big question — what comes next? Three different goalies have backstopped the Canucks to victories this post-season, giving Vancouver a 3-1 edge in their first-round s
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Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce agree to 2-year extension, AP source says

Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce agree to 2-year extension, AP source says

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Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face

Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face

DENVER (AP) — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffered a fractured cheekbone when a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado, the team said Monday.
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Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken fired coach Dave Hakstol on Monday after the third-year franchise took a significant step back following a playoff appearance in their second season.
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Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retires after three seasons with Stampeders

Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retires after three seasons with Stampeders

CALGARY — Canadian linebacker Charlie Moore retired Monday following three seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Calgary selected Moore in the third round of the 2021 CFL draft.
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Maple Leafs sign forward Nikita Grebyonkin to entry-level contract

Maple Leafs sign forward Nikita Grebyonkin to entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nikita Grebyonkin to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Monday. The contract, which comes into effect immediately, carries an average annual value of US$875,000.
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