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The Oilers held a two-goal lead over the Stars going into the third period, but a leaky penalty kill sent them to defeat.
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Dallas, trailing by two goals to start the third period, earned a 6-3 victory to open the Western Conference final.
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Game 1 of the Western Conference final is Wednesday night with Edmonton in Dallas as a slight road underdog.
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These starters could be headed for better days but if their results don't improve, they could end up on minor-league rosters soon.
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A look at the ice time leaders on the conference finalists and what it tells rival teams about achieving success.
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What makes a great sports team name? Which ones are iconic and which ones are bad? We rank all 32 team names with your help.
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It's a rematch of last season's Western Conference final, but with a few new twists on both sides that could change the game.
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Bret, the Rangers' new hitting coach, and Aaron, the Yankees manager, haven't sat in opposing dugouts since they were players in 2005.
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How will the first two rounds of the 2025 NHL Draft shake out? Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler alternate picks in this mock.
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The NHL’s final four is set. What comes next? Our picks for Panthers-Hurricanes, Oilers-Stars, Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe winner.
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This week’s Power Rankings highlights numbers and performances you might have missed if you aren’t watching these teams night after night.
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The Edmonton Oilers are the slightest of favorites to win the Stanley Cup before the conference finals start, but the odds are very tight.
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