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West 2nd Round - Game 2COL leads series 2-0

Nathan MacKinnon's goal seals Avalanche's Game 2 win, sixth straight victory to open playoffs

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Marcus Johansson lights the lamp to bring Wild back within two

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Nicolas Roy doubles Avs' lead early in second period

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Gabriel Landeskog scores power-play goal to put Avs back on top

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Kirill Kaprizov takes just six seconds to equalize for Minnesota

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Martin Necas lights the lamp to give Avalanche early lead

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    EYES ON THE NHL DRAFT

    JUNE 26 AND 27 IN BUFFALO

    'I've almost got to be perfect at all times': Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick

    McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?

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    How McKenna is getting ready for the NHL

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    NHL DRAFT LOTTERY RESULTS

    NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following the draft lottery

    Here's a list of the top picks in the event taking place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.

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    Toronto Maple Leafs win first pick in 2026 NHL draft

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    JOINING THE PARTY

    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres, Canadiens enter the Round 2 chat

    Here are previews for both of Wednesday's games, plus highlights and key plays from Tuesday's contest.

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    ROAD TO THE STANLEY CUP

    Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup MVP after Round 1?

    A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.

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    Insiders debate the biggest surprises, disappointments of playoffs

    With Round 2 now underway, here are the biggest takeaways from the first two-plus weeks of the postseason.

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    BELEIVING IN THE CANES

    P.K. Subban: Hurricanes have a real shot to make Stanley Cup Final

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    OFFSEASON GUIDE

    Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Lightning and every eliminated NHL team

    We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.

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