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Devils Links
It’s over. In a blink, the 2017-18 New Jersey Devils season has come to a close. It ended with a 3-1 loss to the Lightning in Game 5. [The Record] [NJ.com]
We’ll probably get a few tidbits over the next few days:
Here's how things are looking for #NJDevils exit interviews:
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 22, 2018
Day off Sunday and Monday.
Players exit interviews/media availability will be Tuesday.
John Hynes and Ray Shero will speak on Wednesday.#NowWeRise
Our old friend Andrew Gross with a look back at Brian Boyle’s trying year, including his son’s own medical condition: [Newsday]
As we turn our attention to the offseason, we’ll start to look at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The Devils will begin picking at 17th overall. [NJ.com]
Hockey Links
The Penguins finished off the Second-Rate Rivals win an 8-5 win in Game 6. Pittsburgh heads to the second round, and Philly heads home. [TSN]
After that game, Flyers forward Sean Couturier revealed his injury:
Sean Couturier played Games 5 and 6 with a torn MCL in his right knee. All he did was score five points, including a hat trick, in Game 6 and net the winning goal in Game 5.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) April 22, 2018
The Predators finished off the Avalanche with a 5-0 win in Game 6. Nashville heads to the second round, where they’ll meet Winnipeg. [TSN]
Calder Trophy finalists for the 2017-18 season: Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders, Brock Boeser of the Vancouver Canucks and Clayton Keller of the Arizona Coyotes. Notably missing: one Nico Hischier. [NHL]
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