Stanley Cup checklist: How do the NHL’s Central Division contenders stack up?

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The Athletic Apr 24

NHL teams, take note: Alexandar Georgiev is proof that anything can happen in the playoffs

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The Athletic Apr 21

How the Predators’ canceled trip to a U2 concert sparked their run to the NHL playoffs

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Five-pack of third period goals help Avalanche routs Jets in Game 3, take 2-1 series lead

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The Athletic Apr 24

How the Winnipeg Jets let Game 2 slip away to the Avalanche: "There has to be a commitment to get more pucks on the net," Jets coach Rick Bowness said after ...

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Apr 24

Alexandar Georgiev rebounds, Avs roar back with second-period flurry in Game 2 win over Jets

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Apr 22

Jets' Hellebuyck the difference in wild, series-opening win over Avalanche: A series-opening game that saw 13 goals scored was somehow marked by a single save at ...

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The Athletic Apr 24

Juuse Saros has Preds-Canucks series — and maybe his Nashville future — in his hands

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The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

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Apr 22

Alexandar Georgiev blasted for 7 goals in Game 1 loss; Will Avalanche make goalie change?

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Apr 22

Canucks demonstrate the height of their floor in Game 1 win over Predators: The Canucks' baseline foundation that was built over the last 15 months by coach ...

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Apr 23

Canucks' playoff ascent just got a little tougher with Demko's injury: Finally back in the real Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2015 ...

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Apr 24

'We didn't really finish': Canucks shoot often but poorly in Game 2 loss: Never have the Canucks shot so often, and rarely have they shot so poorly ...

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The Athletic Apr 22

Winnipeg Jets try to make sense of frantic, ‘roller-coaster’ Game 1 win: Winnipeg and Colorado combined for 13 goals for the first 7-6 playoff game since 2006 ...

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Apr 21

Unified, organized Jets have potential to end Canadian Cup drought: It’s not a stretch to think this Winnipeg Jets team can finally bring the Cup back over the ...

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The Athletic Apr 17

2024 NHL playoff preview: Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche: Recency bias may tell you that this won’t be a close series, but this is shaping up to be a tight ...

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The Athletic Apr 15

The Nashville Predators’ formula for winning in the playoffs? Start by adding 9 and 59

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The Avalanche’s playoff run has started, so it’s Artturi Lehkonen’s time to shine

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Apr 22

NHL Stanley Cup playoffs 2024: Scores, schedule, times, TV for first-round games: The NHL's 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs have begun with four first-round matchups ...

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Apr 19

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Apr 25

Jets' second line must take back depth edge to help wrestle home-ice advantage: They are the most notable omissions on the long list of players who have ...

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Apr 24

Jets' style of play not holding up against Avalanche: Nothing should be more concerning to the Jets than the wide-open nature of play that’s mostly prevailed so ...

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The Athletic Apr 12

If Salt Lake City gets an NHL team, what will it be called? ‘It’s got to be a momentum builder’

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The Athletic Apr 15

Winnipeg Jets top prospect Rutger McGroarty returning to Michigan: Why he made this decision

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Apr 21

Keeler: How Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon became a 2024 MVP for Denver Rescue Mission: “No. 1 in our hearts.”

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The Athletic Apr 19

2024 NHL playoff preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators: Unfortunately for one of these surprise teams, only one storybook season can continue.

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The Denver Post

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Apr 21

Avalanche Journal: Why Colorado’s big guns are allowed to make risky, creative plays with regularity

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The Athletic Apr 19

Preds’ Luke Evangelista brings surging rookie game, comedic ‘agitator’ style to Vancouver

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Apr 09

Nashville Predators host 9th annual Pride Night during Thursday's game: Fans have the opportunity to join the Nashville Predators and support the LGBTQ+ ...

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Apr 20

Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years

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Apr 14

4 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, including Ethan Del Mastro’s ‘surreal’ NHL debut

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Apr 18

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs beckon, Zach Parise is ready for his last dance: Zach Parise confirmed that Thursday night will be the last regular-season game of ...

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Apr 10

Nashville Predators clinch spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs nine times in past ten seasons

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Avalanche-Jets Game 3 Quick Hits: Thanks, Gabriel Vilardi! Stick in face wakes up Devon Toews, fuels massive Colorado comeback

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Apr 21

'I burn for it': Canucks' Miller savours shot to step up in playoffs: The irony in the evolution of J.T. Miller is that his best years in the NHL have been spent ...

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Apr 21

Cale Makar’s ongoing evolution has required time, freedom to help unlock his superpowers

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Apr 20

Casey DeSmith makes 30 saves as the Canucks take 2-1 series lead over the Preds: Casey DeSmith made 30 saves for his first postseason victory as the Vancouver ...

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Apr 16

Crosby scores 42nd goal, Penguins keep playoff hopes alive with 4-2 win over Predators

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Apr 20

How this year's Stanley Cup contenders mirror past winners - ESPN: Can the 2001 star-studded Avalanche provide a blueprint for 2024 Cup hopefuls? We look at how ...

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Apr 19

2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Canucks vs. Predators: The Vancouver Canucks have been one of the more surprising teams all season, while it took the Nashville ...

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The Athletic Apr 24

Why Canucks struggled against Predators in Game 2 loss: 5 takeaways: The defining moment of the Vancouver Canucks’ 4-1 loss in Game 2 happened early ...

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The Athletic Apr 10

How the Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury pulled off his latest prank masterpiece: Brandon Duhaime said Fleury must've had an inside man on the prank: "You’d think ...

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Apr 19

League of his own: Mackinnon breaks Colorado Avalanche’s single-season point record - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

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Apr 24

Avalanche’s Miles Wood embraced fresh start, physical play in Game 1: “I thought he was great”

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Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon suffers gash on hand during end-of-game scrum

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Apr 19

After meaningless finale, Canucks, Jets ready for bigger, better things: Thursday’s season finale between the Canucks and Jets meant almost nothing ...

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Apr 17

Keeler: Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog “not close” to coming back? Then his Avs aren’t close to lifting another Stanley Cup

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Apr 24

Best Buddies program partner with Preds' Roman Josi to help those with intellectual disabilities

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Apr 14

Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions: The Colorado Avalanche (49-25-6) and Vegas Golden Knights (43-28-8) tussle in a Sunday ...

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Apr 22

Casey DeSmith makes 30 saves as the Canucks take 2-1 series lead over the Preds: Casey DeSmith made 30 saves for his first postseason victory as the Vancouver ...

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Apr 20

Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets: Series predictions, who has the edge and five things to watch in Stanley Cup Playoffs

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Apr 25

Who's competing for the Stanley Cup: The Maple Leafs and the Jets haven't appeared in the Stanley Cup Final in the last 18 seasons, but are holding their own in ...

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Apr 15

Avalanche blows three-goal lead, loses in overtime to defending champion Vegas: This looked like it would be the type of dominant performance the Colorado ...

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Apr 20

Renck: Avalanche’s Jared Bednar must be prepared to act quickly if Alexander Georgiev’s slump continues

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Apr 20

Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin to miss series vs. Winnipeg Jets with lower body injury

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The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

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Apr 17

Mark Kiszla: Joe Sakic, Harrison Ford and me. How this knucklehead got mixed up in biggest crisis in Avalanche history

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The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

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Apr 14

Avalanche-Jets first round playoffs confirmed: Is Colorado in trouble?: The Avalanche and Jets are confirmed first-round NHL playoff opponents ...

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Apr 09

Scout's Analysis: What to make of Winnipeg ahead of the playoffs: The Winnipeg Jets are 4-5-1 in their past 10 with some inconsistent play along the way. So ...

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Apr 09

Did the Nashville Predators peak too early?: Out of nowhere, the Predators emerged as a dark-horse contender for the Stanley Cup, but they have recently come ...

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NHL games today: Everything to know about Sunday playoff schedule: The Battle of Florida between the Lightning and Panthers is among four games on the NHL ...

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The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

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Apr 13

Is Nathan MacKinnon MVP? Breaking down four Hart Trophy contenders | NHL Insider: Denver Gazette beat writer Kyle Fredrickson takes you around the NHL and inside ...

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Apr 24

Vladislav Namestnikov Broke Ross Colton's Ankles With a Spin Move and It Was Hilarious

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The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

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Apr 11

Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar earn high marks in NHLPA player survey: NHL players have spoken, and their respect for two Colorado Avalanche stars is ...

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The Gazette (Colorado Springs)

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Apr 07

Colorado Avalanche’s Mikko Rantanen in concussion protocol; ruled out vs. Dallas Stars

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Apr 08

Renck vs. Keeler: Uh-oh. Which is bigger concern with playoffs near, Nuggets’ bench or Avs’ defense?

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Apr 14

Renck: Jets get tacos, Avs get Denver omelet on their face in most embarrassing defeat of season

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Apr 16

How to celebrate the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche playoffs: Ball Arena will host several events, including a hockey themed drone show and parties in the ...

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Apr 23

Once the biggest question, Avalanche’s center depth looked like a strength in Game 1 vs. Jets

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Apr 22

Avalanche-Jets Game 1 Quick Hits: Josh Manson’s regrettable first period helps sink Colorado in defeat

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Apr 20

Is he coming or isn't he coming? The Swiss national team and the dependence on world-class player Roman Josi - Zofinger Tagblatt

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Metro (British newspaper)

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Apr 16

Josh Kroenke makes promise to Arsenal fans and reveals biggest project: Josh Kroenke reveals Arsenal are his family's biggest project and has promised fans ...

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Apr 17

This AHL rookie can score but sometimes goes 'ape----.' He's exactly who the Admirals and Predators want him to be.

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The Columbus Dispatch

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Apr 14

Columbus Blue Jackets downed by Nashville Predators to finish winless trip: 3 takeaways

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Apr 05

Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin lead Avalanche to critical win against Wild: ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A couple of guys with Minnesota ties were making their first ...

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The Athletic Apr 05

Winnipeg Jets clinch playoff spot: 3 crucial storylines to track: Winnipeg has given itself an opportunity to have a playoff run but there's work to do to ...

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The Athletic Apr 05

Russo: Zach Parise deserves a proper send-off in what could be his final game in front of Wild fans

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Apr 05

Casey DeSmith makes 30 saves as the Canucks take 2-1 series lead over the Preds: Casey DeSmith made 30 saves for his first postseason victory as the Vancouver ...

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Apr 05

For love of the game: Jonathan Drouin’s journey, transformation makes him a worthy Masterton Trophy nominee

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