Blackhawks survive frantic Game 4 finish: Arthur

CHICAGO—“It's coming,” said Steven Stamkos, sitting at his locker, the echo of the shot that never got there still dancing in front of his eyes. This Stanley Cup final is all slivers and cracks and chances that ring between your ears, and Game 4 was no different. With one minute and 13 seconds left

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  Tampa Bay Lightning determined to win without Steven Stamkos

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  After missing Olympics twice, Stamkos in favour of NHL's World Cup

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Capitals spoil Crosby's comeback with Game 5 victory

WASHINGTON—Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin scored 27 seconds apart in the third period as the Washington Capitals avoided elimination by beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 in Game 5 on Saturday night. Nicklas Backstrom tied the score early in the third as the Capitals finally solved Pittsburgh goaltender

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  Mike Sullivan ready to put his stamp on Pittsburgh Penguins

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  Sidney Crosby chases triple gold at world championships

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Fiala scores 2 as Predators beat Blue Jackets 5-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Kevin Fiala scored twice to lead the Nashville Predators to a 5-3 preseason victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.