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Sean Walker plays hero for Canes in OT thriller vs. Penguins
Sidney Crosby scores in first game back from Olympics injury
K'Andre Miller nets goal for Hurricanes
Ben Kindel scores goal vs. Hurricanes
Erik Karlsson scores second goal of the game for Penguins
Bryan Rust tallies goal vs. Hurricanes
Taylor Hall scores goal vs. Penguins
Erik Karlsson nets power-play goal
Jackson Blake nets goal for Hurricanes
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POSTSEASON PUSH
NHL playoff watch: Will the Penguins catch the Hurricanes?
Pittsburgh faces off against Carolina on Wednesday. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings after a busy Tuesday.
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LIGHTING THE LAMP IN WASHINGTON
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 922 in Capitals' win over Senators
Capitals' Cole Hutson scores first NHL goal in debut on an empty-netter
WHERE EVERY TEAM LANDS
Power Rankings: A pickup from each team for the fantasy hockey playoffs
With the ESPN Fantasy postseason upon us, here's who can help you win a title.
TRADE DEADLINE
Avalanche now unbeatable? East contenders whiffed big-time? Judging NHL trade deadline overreactions
The final week resulted in a last flurry of trades -- and many hot takes. We identify which takeaways are legit and which are way off base.
What to expect from Rosen, Jiricek, other top NHL prospects traded at the deadline
How will those players impact their new teams? Here are scouting reports on 10 big names.
FANTASY HOCKEY
Pickups: Blake Coleman, Troy Terry and other matchup-based weekly adds
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
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Matvei Gridin nets SO winner for Flames
Matvei Gridin scores in the shootout to give the Flames the win.
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