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Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell behind in their first-round series again without star winger William Nylander on Wednesday, and Thursday's schedule presents two teams in need of a win.
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Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers, even series at 1-1

Kopitar's OT winner lifts Kings to 5-4 win over Oilers, even series at 1-1

EDMONTON — The Los Angeles Kings weren’t about to bow out quietly. Anze Kopitar scored the overtime winner and had a pair of assists as the Kings knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 to tie their opening-round playoff series 1-1 on Wednesday.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92 as OKC takes a 2-0 lead

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Just a few days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked like a young team struggling through their first playoff game together. On Wednesday night, they looked like grizzled playoff veterans.
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Brad Marchand scores two, Bruins down Maple Leafs 4-2 to take 2-1 series lead

Brad Marchand scores two, Bruins down Maple Leafs 4-2 to take 2-1 series lead

TORONTO — Brad Marchand had a relatively quiet — at least by his in-your-face standards — start to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sure, the Bruins captain drew some key penalties and picked up three assists through six periods against the Maple Leafs.
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Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2

Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night.
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Mrazova's shootout winner lifts PWHL Ottawa to critical 3-2 victory over Boston

Mrazova's shootout winner lifts PWHL Ottawa to critical 3-2 victory over Boston

OTTAWA — Despite an off night, Ottawa found a way to pull out a victory on Wednesday.
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Montreal cruises past New York 5-2 to clinch PWHL post-season berth

Montreal cruises past New York 5-2 to clinch PWHL post-season berth

MONTREAL — Kristin O'Neill had a goal and an assist in helping lead Montreal to a 5-2 win over New York and clinch a playoff berth in the Professional Women's Hockey League on Wednesday.
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Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1

Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1

BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night to erase the home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish.
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Toronto FC puts semi-pro Simcoe County to the sword in Canadian Championship play

Toronto FC puts semi-pro Simcoe County to the sword in Canadian Championship play

TORONTO — After putting semi-pro Simcoe County Rovers FC to the sword in a 5-0 win Wednesday in Canadian Championship preliminary-round play, Toronto FC coach John Herdman wanted more.
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Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes

Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reggie Bush has his Heisman back.
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