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There are many uncertainties in the NBA, but one fact seems to be a near guarantee—LeBron James will play in the NBA Finals. That’s been the case in every year since 2011, and there’s little reason to believe it won’t happen again in the 2017 NBA Playoffs. James remains the league’s best player, and he’s arguably…
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The New York Rangers will face the same issue Sunday night in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series that they encountered throughout the regular season -- finding a way to win at Madison Square Garden. Although the Rangers lost 4-3 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 on Friday, they still stole home-ice…
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OTTAWA -- Dion Phaneuf's slap shot from the point 1:59 into overtime gave the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday at Canadian Tire Centre. The victory evened their best-of-seven series 1-1. The series shifts to Boston for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday. Phaneuf also had two assists. Scoring…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Pittsburgh Penguins took care of business by winning the first two games on home ice in their first-round NHL playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets. If the trend continues, the Penguins could be headed for a short series unless the Blue Jackets turn around their sinking ship. Game 3 in the…
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MONTREAL -- Alexander Radulov scored with 1:26 left in the first overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers on Friday night at the Bell Centre. The series is now tied 1-1, with Game 3 set for Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Michael Grabner, Rick Nash and…
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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins had their top line rolling, and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was sharp again Friday in a 4-1 win over Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena. With the win, Pittsburgh seized a 2-0 lead in its Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists, Jake Guentzel had…
