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On the brink of elimination, Oilers look for quicker start, more consistency

On the brink of elimination, Oilers look for quicker start, more consistency

EDMONTON — Time is running out for the Oilers. Another slow start led to another loss Tuesday and now Edmonton is must-win territory, down 3-2 to the Los Angeles Kings in their first-round playoff series. “It's disappointing.
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Team Brad Gushue adds E.J. Harnden at second to replace Brett Gallant

Team Brad Gushue adds E.J. Harnden at second to replace Brett Gallant

After serving as fifth at last month's world championship, E.J. Harnden has joined Team Brad Gushue on a full-time basis. Harnden fills the vacancy created by Brett Gallant's departure to join a new-look Team Brendan Bottcher next season.
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Toronto FC's Jacob Shaffelburg relishes Canadian Championship game in Nova Scotia

Toronto FC's Jacob Shaffelburg relishes Canadian Championship game in Nova Scotia

Toronto FC wingback Jacob Shaffelburg is going home. Thanks to HFX Wanderers' 2-0 win Tuesday at Guelph United, the Halifax-based CPL team will host Toronto FC and Shaffelburg, a native of Port Williams, N.S.
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Oilers defenceman Nurse suspended one game for head-butting Danault

Oilers defenceman Nurse suspended one game for head-butting Danault

NEW YORK — Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse will miss Game 6 of Edmonton's first-round playoff series with Los Angeles after the NHL suspended him one game for head-butting Kings forward Phillip Danault.
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Canada's Andreescu advances to third round in Rome, Fernandez falls in second round

Canada's Andreescu advances to third round in Rome, Fernandez falls in second round

ROME — Bianca Andreescu advanced to the third round of the Italian Open tennis tournament on Wednesday while fellow Canadian Leylah Fernandez lost her second-round match.
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Maple Leafs rookie Michael Bunting among Calder Trophy finalists

Maple Leafs rookie Michael Bunting among Calder Trophy finalists

Toronto Maple Leafs left-winger Michael Bunting is one of the finalists of the Calder Trophy.
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Lightning head back to Tampa one loss away from elimination after 4-3 loss to Leafs

Lightning head back to Tampa one loss away from elimination after 4-3 loss to Leafs

TORONTO — The Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in unfamiliar territory -- a loss away from elimination in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs

One Canadian team is just a win away from advancing to the second round. For another, it's one loss and they're out.
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Kempe scores twice, Kings outlast Oilers to take 5-4 OT victory

Kempe scores twice, Kings outlast Oilers to take 5-4 OT victory

EDMONTON — Three point nights from Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid couldn't save the Oilers. Now Edmonton's season is on the line.
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Spezza speaks, Toronto's stars shine as Leafs down Bolts 4-3 to take 3-2 series lead

Spezza speaks, Toronto's stars shine as Leafs down Bolts 4-3 to take 3-2 series lead

TORONTO — Jason Spezza stood up in the Maple Leafs locker room following another disastrous start.
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