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The Ducks did it. They really did it. They eliminated the Oilers in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. There, they’ll meet the Predators. [Puck Daddy]
The Capitals did what they typically do around this point in the season: They lost a playoff series. The Penguins have advanced to face the Senators in the Eastern Conference Finals. [Puck Daddy]
Capitals:
Capitals own the best record in the NHL since 2008-09. Chicago and Pittsburgh rank 2nd and 3rd, and have won 5 of the 8 titles in that span.
— Paul Hembekides (@PaulHembo) May 11, 2017
Ovi:
.@russiahockey_en statement says Ovechkin "finished the NHL playoffs on pain numbing injections."
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) May 11, 2017
Here’s the TV schedule for the conference finals: [Puck Daddy]
Alain Vigneault is talking like he wants some changes with the Rangers’ defense, and, boy, it’s sad to hear that. [PHT]
Darren Dreger with some thoughts on the Oilers as they head into the offseason: “I think that Jordan Eberle has probably played his last game with the Edmonton Oilers. And some wonder if they might have to make a real significant move, and maybe move both Eberle and Nugent-Hopkins.” [FanRag Sports]
Buffalo has made a GM hire:
IT'S OFFICIAL! Jason Botterill has been named General Manager of the Buffalo Sabres. pic.twitter.com/RSyHIGnJ7c
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) May 11, 2017
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