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Nathan MacKinnon

Nathan MacKinnon’s all-business season means leading NHL in goals, Hart Trophy chase and an occasional smile

There are plenty of reasons for Nathan MacKinnon to smile over one of the finest seasons for him and for the Colorado Avalanche. Actually getting the all-business center to break into a grin, well, that can prove challenging — even for teammates.

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Nathan MacKinnon

Nathan MacKinnon’s all-business season means leading NHL in goals, Hart Trophy chase and an occasional smile

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Buffalo Sabres

Sabres ending their NHL-record playoff drought inspires joy beyond Buffalo

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NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres

The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned

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Dallas Stars Minnesota Wild

Stars and Wild provide quite a preview for their upcoming playoff series

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Lucas Raymond

NHL’s East playoff race shaken up as the Flyers rise, Red Wings fall and Islanders fire their coach

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Jim Nill

Dallas Stars give GM Jim Nill a 2-year contract extension before 5th playoff appearance in a row

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Playoff party time in Philadelphia! Flyers, fans rejoice at long-awaited return to postseason

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Jesper Wallstedt is giving the playoff-bound Wild a boost in goal, no matter how his name is spelled

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Chants of ‘1 more year’ follow Alex Ovechkin off the ice as retirement decision looms

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Explaining rules old and new that are part of the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs

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Sabres looking for long postseason run after winning Atlantic Division

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The orange-and-black are back as Flyers celebrate clinching 1st playoff spot since 2020

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