The New York Times – Sports:
American men have achieved thrilling victories at the Olympics, but they haven’t won a world hockey championship in decades.
Category: McDavid, Connor (1997- )
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Colorado Avalanche Sweep Edmonton Oilers to Reach Stanley Cup Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Colorado returned to the finals for the first time since 2001 after erasing a two-goal third-period deficit and winning in overtime on a goal by Artturi Lehkonen.
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Oilers and Flames in Battle of Alberta: Bedlam on the Ice, Torn Loyalties Off It
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.H.L. playoff series between the Oilers and the Flames is boiling over with the heavy hits, trash talk, deafening arenas and bountiful goal scoring that defined hockey in the 1980s, the last time the rivalry was so fierce.
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In N.H.L. Playoffs, a Canadian Divide Between Winners and Losers
The New York Times – Sports:
The Maple Leafs set a record for futility, but the Oilers and the Flames made up for it. They will meet in a postseason Battle of Alberta for the first time in more than 30 years.
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What to Know About the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
Can the Lightning win a third straight championship? Will the Maple Leafs finally win a round? How far can the Rangers go? Will the Panthers’ success in the regular season continue?
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How Auston Matthews Put Together His Best Year Yet in Toronto
The New York Times – Sports:
The Maple Leafs center has 58 goals, breaking a franchise record that stood for 40 years. But soon come the N.H.L. playoffs, where Toronto has long struggled.