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Matthews good to go for Game 5 of Battle of Ontario after skipping practice to rest

Matthews good to go for Game 5 of Battle of Ontario after skipping practice to rest

TORONTO — Auston Matthews listened to his body and stayed off the ice. Now the Maple Leafs captain is eager to earn another break — by closing out their first-round playoff series on home ice.
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Calgary Stampeders take Australian punter Masin first overall in CFL's global draft

Calgary Stampeders take Australian punter Masin first overall in CFL's global draft

TORONTO — Australian punter Fraser Masin was the first player taken Tuesday in the CFL's global draft.
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Canadiens defenceman Carrier out day-to-day as Game 5 against Washington approaches

Canadiens defenceman Carrier out day-to-day as Game 5 against Washington approaches

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say defenceman Alexandre Carrier is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, putting him in doubt for Game 5 of the team's NHL first-round playoff series with the Washington Capitals.
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Canucks' Hughes closer to Norris Trophy repeat, Makar, Werenski also named finalists

Canucks' Hughes closer to Norris Trophy repeat, Makar, Werenski also named finalists

NEW YORK — Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is a finalist for this season's Norris Trophy, the NHL announced Tuesday.
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Gabriel Diallo advances, Denis Shapovalov exits at Madrid Open

Gabriel Diallo advances, Denis Shapovalov exits at Madrid Open

MADRID — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo, who earned entry into the Madrid Open as a lucky loser, advanced to the fourth round Tuesday with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 comeback win over Britain’s Cameron Norrie.
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NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

Boston University sophomore Aiden Celebrini has no regrets over the decision he reached at 16 to maintain his college eligibility by skipping a chance to play for the Western Hockey League's Saskatoon Blades.
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Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

LONDON (AP) — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday.
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Johnston has quickest goal to start Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs

Johnston has quickest goal to start Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs

DALLAS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored nine seconds in for the quickest goal ever to start a playoff game for the Dallas Stars, then added another goal and an assist as they beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Game 5 of their first-round NHL playoff seri
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NHL playoffs: Panthers score twice in 11 seconds to beat Lightning, take 3-1 series lead

NHL playoffs: Panthers score twice in 11 seconds to beat Lightning, take 3-1 series lead

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart and the Florida Panthers stormed from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round NHL playoff series.
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Panthers score twice in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

Panthers score twice in 11 seconds, beat Lightning 4-2 to take 3-1 series lead

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart and the Florida Panthers stormed from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round NHL playoff series.
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