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Who will be beasts of the East? Early look at Hurricanes-Canadiens matchup
Who will represent the East in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.

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DOWN TO THE FINAL FOUR
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: The NHL's 'final four' is finally set
It's Avalanche-Golden Knights and Hurricanes-Canadiens for the right to play in the Cup Final. Get caught up on everything here.


LAS VEGAS OR COLORADO?
Erik Johnson's prediction for Golden Knights-Avs

Early look at the Avalanche-Golden Knights matchup
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P.K. Subban: 2nd-round pick penalty a huge loss for Vegas
P.K. Subban joins Pat McAfee and reacts to the Golden Knights' appeal of John Tortorella's fine and the loss of a second-round pick being denied.


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The Golden Knights appealed the NHL’s punishment in person this morning, per sources. The penalties - a $100,000 fine for John Tortorella and loss of a second round draft pick - will remain as assessed.
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