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The defending champions’ push for another Stanley Cup ended before it really began. So what happened? And more importantly, what happens next?
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Hockey’s postseason is in danger of becoming bogged down by endless reviews – and the ghost of the 1999 Stanley Cup final floats in the background
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John Tavares tied it in the final minute of regulation and got the winner at 10:41 of the second overtime, leading the New York Islanders past the Florida Panthers 2-1
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Snapchat, unlike Instagram, is messy, unfinished and honest, and shows athletes at their unfettered best – but man, the sporting lifestyle is boring
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Washington are one of the most dominant NHL teams of recent times but they’ve been overshadowed by past failings ... and a certain NBA team in California
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Does the NHL have a tanking problem? Of course it does, but make sure to blame the league itself
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The Columbus Blue Jackets forward has been helping his Syrian relatives adjust to life in the US after fleeing the civil war in their homeland
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Don Henderson still recovering and will not return to the ice, as officials’ association says it ‘strongly disagrees’ with decision to reduce Wideman’s ban
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Bringing in an experienced and skilled player before a Stanley Cup push makes sense but it can end up costing teams in the long run
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Hockey is changing – and with teams placing more emphasis on analytics, the one-dimensional grinders are being replaced in favor of multi-skilled skaters
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What happened to Don Henderson was horrible – but the league’s 20-game ban allows the NHL to deflect responsility and place it on a clearly concussed player
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Hockey’s fierce team ethic could help help gay players and fans feel more comfortable within the sport
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