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Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan • Apr. 28, 2025, 1:45 PM ET (AP)
Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead • Apr. 24, 2025, 2:06 AM ET (AP)
Home-ice advantage seems to be a real thing so far in the NHL playoffs • Apr. 23, 2025, 2:55 PM ET (AP)
Matthew Tkachuk strikes quickly for Panthers in Game 1 victory over the Lightning • Apr. 23, 2025, 12:01 AM ET (AP)
After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM • Apr. 22, 2025, 12:13 PM ET (AP)

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Notable Honorees Jonathan Toews • Mario Lemieux • Wayne Gretzky • Jaromir Jagr • Steve Yzerman • Joel Quenneville • Martin Brodeur • Nicklas Lidstrom • Scotty Bowman • Tim Horton

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