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Xhekaj or not, Canadiens confident they can match physical Capitals

Xhekaj or not, Canadiens confident they can match physical Capitals

WASHINGTON — Martin St. Louis was getting peppered with questions about his defence corps. The Montreal Canadiens head coach knew what was really being asked.
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Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial

Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial

LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team pleaded not guilty Tuesday as the jurors who will hear their sexual assault case were selected.
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Big hits piling up as Jets, Blues brace for Game 3 in St. Louis

Big hits piling up as Jets, Blues brace for Game 3 in St. Louis

WINNIPEG — A combined 148 hits through two playoff games is one reason the Jets and Blues could benefit from an extra day off before Thursday’s Game 3 in St. Louis. Winnipeg leads the NHL best-of-seven Western Conference series 2-0.
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Stuart Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to reset after wild 6-5 loss to Kings in Game 1

Stuart Skinner, Edmonton Oilers look to reset after wild 6-5 loss to Kings in Game 1

LOS ANGELES — A late-season injury gave Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner time to reflect ahead of playoffs.
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Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg

Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg

Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott is calling time on her international soccer career, making her final appearance in Canadian colours May 31 against Haiti in her hometown of Winnipeg. The game at Princess Auto Stadium will mark cap No.
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Canada's Diallo loses to Coric in Madrid Open qualifying match

Canada's Diallo loses to Coric in Madrid Open qualifying match

MADRID — Montreal's Gabriel Diallo came up short in his bid to claim a main-draw spot in the Masters-level Madrid Open tennis tournament after a 6-3, 7-6 (6) loss to Croatian veteran Borna Coric in Tuesday's final round of qualifying.
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Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz set to start Game 2 against Sens after day off

Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz set to start Game 2 against Sens after day off

TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz will be back in the spotlight Tuesday. A day after skipping practice for rest purposes, the Maple Leafs goaltender is set to start Game 2 of the team's first-round playoff series with the Ottawa Senators.
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Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager

Lou Lamoriello is not returning as New York Islanders general manager

Lou Lamoriello is out as general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive’s contract was not being renewed. Managing partner John Collins will lead a search to find the Islanders’ next GM.
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Canadiens encouraged by comeback despite Game 1 loss to physical Capitals, Ovechkin

Canadiens encouraged by comeback despite Game 1 loss to physical Capitals, Ovechkin

WASHINGTON — Martin St. Louis wanted a victory. It didn’t happen Monday night, but the way his young group rallied after a difficult start gave the Montreal bench boss reason to think a win might not be far away.
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'We're a resilient group': Edmonton Oilers look to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss

'We're a resilient group': Edmonton Oilers look to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss

LOS ANGELES — Late rallies are nothing new for the Edmonton Oilers. Not every game has a fairy tale ending, though, where the team overcomes a multi-goal deficit to celebrate a win. After falling behind 4-0 to the L.A.
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