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Why scoring first could be the difference, as Oilers look to close out Kings

The team that has scored first has won every single game so far in the series between the Oilers and Kings. Ryan Rishaug is joined by Pierre LeBrun to discuss this and more, as Edmonton looks to close out the series tonight.

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Oilers look to get back on the attack with chance to eliminate Kings in Game 5

The Edmonton Oilers have made the case they can rely on their defending to win games. That doesn’t mean it’s their preferred way of getting the job done.

Oilers focused on putting Kings in a 'vulnerable position' to create more penalty chances

Eight of the Oilers' 18 goals have come on the powerplay so far this series against the Kings, and they have shut down Los Angeles while on the penalty kill. Connor McDavid, Zach Hyman, and Mattias Ekholm talk about the success of their special teams and what they need to do to ensure more chances in Game 5.

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Top Headlines

Stamkos, Lightning have mutual interest in a reunion

Steven Stamkos wants to hoist the Stanley Cup again with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 34-year-old captain, who can become a free agent this summer, reiterated Wednesday that he’d like to remain with the only franchise he’s played for in a stellar 16-season career.

Lightning's Hedman to join Sweden at IIHF men's worlds

Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman will join Sweden for the upcoming IIHF men's world championship that runs from May 10 - 26 in Czechia, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston.

Lightning coach Cooper apologizes for inappropriate comment about putting skirts on goalies

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper opened his end-of-season news conference Wednesday apologizing for making what he called an inappropriate analogy of putting skirts on goalies.

Brind'Amour's future with Hurricanes up in the air with previous offer pulled

Despite the Carolina Hurricanes punching their ticket to the second round of the playoffs on Tuesday, uncertainty appears to be growing around head coach Rod Brind’Amour's future with the team.

Hughes, Makar, Josi named finalists for Norris Trophy

The National Hockey League announced on Wednesday that Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes, Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar, and Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi have been named finalists for the Norris Trophy as the league's top defenceman.

Lowry on Jets first-round exit: 'There's no moral victories in this league'

A promising season for the Winnipeg Jets came to early end Tuesday with a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of their first-round series.

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The Smokehouse: The Great Whiteout turned out to be The Great Wipeout for the Jets

What began as The Great Whiteout in Winnipeg turned out to be The Great Wipeout for the Jets at the hands of the Avalanche. Coming into the playoffs, the Jets had the best goals against in the NHL and the best goaltender in the league, and there was every reason to believe they would go deep in the postseason. But it quickly came crashing down. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button puts the heat on Winnipeg in this edition of The Smokehouse.

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Vancouver Canucks

7-Eleven That's Hockey: How can Canucks help solve the Pettersson problem?

With the Canucks down to their third string goalie and the series heading back to Nashville, do the Predators feel they have a real shot to come back in the series? How can Vancouver help Elias Pettersson snap out of his slump? That's Hockey gives its thoughts.

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OverDrive

How can Woll repeat his effort in Game 6?

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by ESPN, NHL Network and TSN Hockey analyst Kevin Weekes to discuss Joseph Woll’s performance in the Maple Leafs Game 5 win in Boston and how can he repeat his play in Game 6.

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Boston Bruins

How do Leafs approach Game 6 after six straight losses at home?

The Maple Leafs return home for Game 6 on Thursday, but it isn't all good news, Toronto has lost six straight games on home ice in the playoffs. Mark Masters joins SportsCentre to explain how they're approaching another must-win game.

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Toronto Maple Leafs

7-Eleven That's Hockey: Is Joseph Woll in the Bruins' heads?

The Bruins failed to finish off the Maple Leafs in Game 5, which marked their fifth straight loss with a chance to eliminate an opponent. How much will those past failures weigh on the Bruins as the series continues? How important was it that Joseph Woll and Matthews Knies stepped up for Toronto? That's Hockey weighs in.

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthews skates after missing Game 5, no update from Keefe

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews skated Wednesday with members of the team's skills staff after missing Game 5 against the Boston Bruins. Head coach Sheldon Keefe did not have an update on his status after the session.

Boston Bruins

Swayman’s dominance of Maple Leafs finally comes to a halt

The Toronto Maple Leafs handed Jeremy Swayman a loss for the first time 2022 in Game 5, although the Boston Bruins, understandably, placed no blame on the goaltender for the 2-1 overtime loss.

New York Rangers

Rangers rookie Rempe doesn't mind playing the villain role in the NHL playoffs

Matt Rempe stretched on the bench several minutes before warmups when the chants started.

Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes avoid major injury for DeAngelo, Pesce could be face Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes have avoided a major injury concern for defenseman Tony DeAngelo while veteran blue-liner Brett Pesce is nearing a return from a lower-body injury suffered in the second game of the NHL playoffs.

Winnipeg Jets

‘Is it time they look at the core?’

In a new Ray & Dregs podcast, Ray Ferraro and TSN’s Darren Dreger discuss the Jets’ first-round exit at the hands of the Avs and what sort of off-season moves could be on the horizon.

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Edmonton Oilers

Hyman reacts to 'Shaq-Hyman': 'It's cool to see him on the NHL set and to share the nickname'

Zach Hyman reacts to Shaquille O'Neal skating around the 'NHL on TNT' set and being nicknamed "Shaq-Hyman".

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Winnipeg Jets

Lowry on Jets first-round exit: 'There's no moral victories in this league'

A promising season for the Winnipeg Jets came to early end Tuesday with a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of their first-round series.

Tampa Bay Lightning

BriseBois backs Lightning head coach Cooper: 'The best guy for the job'

Any rumours surrounding Jon Cooper's future with the Tampa Bay Lightning appeared to be put to rest Wednesday by general Julien BriseBois.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning GM BriseBois 'very hopeful' of re-signing Stamkos

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois is “very hopeful” to re-sign captain Steven Stamkos as he approaches unrestricted free agency this summer.

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Masters on Matthews: ‘He skated, exerted himself more than he did yesterday’

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters to discuss the latest from Maple Leafs practice on the Game 6 status of Auston Matthews.

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Stamkos, Lightning have mutual interest in a reunion

Is Hellebuyck to blame for loss to Avalanche?

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan discuss whether or not Connor Hellebuyck should shoulder most of the blame for the Winnipeg Jets opening round loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

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Why scoring first could be the difference, as Oilers look to close out Kings

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The Talking Point: How much do ghosts of past playoffs matter?

TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau gives his thoughts on how much ghosts of past playoffs matter in this edition of The Talking Point.

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Led by depth, Hurricanes set up second-round series vs. Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes are getting production throughout their lineup to start the NHL playoffs. They'll need it going forward if they're going to take down the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers.

Toronto Maple Leafs

7-Eleven That's Hockey: Why are the Leafs so much better on the road?

The Leafs' two wins this playoff series have come on the road, and in those wins they have only scored two goals. TSN's That's Hockey host Gino Reda shares his theory as to why they have been so successful on the road both this season, and past seasons.

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Woll stands tall, gives Maple Leafs life against Bruins

Joseph Woll got that chance in a hostile environment Tuesday with his team facing elimination — a situation he experienced some 12 months ago. The calm, cool 25-year-old didn't flinch. Now the Leafs have life.

Carolina Hurricanes

Led by depth, Hurricanes set up second-round series vs. Rangers

Vancouver Canucks

Canucks F Miller on Game 5 loss: 'It’s hard to close things out'

After a stunning comeback in Game 4, offence proved hard to come by once again for the Vancouver Canucks against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

Game 5 - Avalanche vs. Jets

Avalanche eliminate Jets with Game 5 victory in Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated in the first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche after dropping Game 5 at home by a score of 6-3.

Winnipeg Jets

Lu: Jets ran into a buzz saw

The Jets dropped four straight games after winning Game 1 of the series and allowed five goals or more in every single one of them. John Lu joins SportsCentre to breakdown a tough series from Winnipeg and where they go from here.

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Winnipeg Jets

Jets eliminated after dropping four straight to Avalanche

After winning the first game of the series, the Jets lost four straight games to the Avalanche and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs again. Frankie Corrado joins Jay Onrait to explain where Winnipeg went wrong.

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Game 5 - Predators vs. Canucks

NSH-VAN

Carrier scores winner late as Predators avoid elimination against Canucks

The Nashville Predators kept their season alive with a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series Tuesday.

Game 5 - Maple Leafs vs. Bruins

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Knies scores OT winner as Leafs beat Bruins to stay alive

Matthew Knies scored at 2:26 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday to avoid elimination in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

Maple Leafs vs. Bruins - Game 5

Calm, composed and poised: Corrado credits Woll for helping Leafs take Game 5

Frankie Corrado discusses the Maple Leafs strong play at 5-on-5 and how they didn't let special teams dictate the game against the Bruins. He also touches on Joseph Woll's strong performance in his first start of the playoffs.

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