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Ivan Barbashev's second goal of game helps Golden Knights take 2-0 series lead

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- Knights use late flurry to stun Avs, take 2-0 lead
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- Canada beats Slovenia, now 5-0 at hockey worlds
- Autographed Gretzky card sells for record $540K
- O'Rourke out as coach of PWHL's Seattle Torrent
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