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The Lightning shut out the Islanders 4-0, and will play in the ECF for the second year in a row
I Told You So … San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators Game 5
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The Sharks crushed the Predators 5-1 to take back a series lead, 3-2.
You Pull Me Back In … Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game 5
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The Capitals beat the Penguins 3-1 to make the series 2-3.
It’s Not Even Fair … St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars Game 5
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The Blues defeated the Stars 4-1 in Game 5 to make the series 3-2.
All Game 4s Go to OT … Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders
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The Lightning beat the Islanders in OT 2-1 in what was a very close battle between netminders. The series is now 3-1 in Tampa’s favor.
Awards – Nominees, Snubs, and Winners
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This is a long piece and a round-up of the NHL Awards for the 2015-2016 regular season.
A Long, Winding Road … San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators Game 4
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The Predators beat the Sharks in 3OT 4-3 to make the series tied at 2-2. The next game will be in San Jose on Saturday.
Take A Bruising but Keep On Moving … Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues Game 4
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The Stars beat the Blues 3-2 in OT to make the series 2-2. The series will return to Dallas Saturday.
But No Cigar … Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game 4
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The Penguins beat the Capitals 3-2 in OT to make the series 3-1 in their favor.
We Have A Series Or: Nine Lives … Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks Game 3
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The Predators beat the Sharks to make the series 1-2.