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Hurricanes tie the game on a power-play goal
Stefan Noesen's power-play goal ties the game at 2 in the third period.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau's power-play goal puts the Islanders on top
Jean-Gabriel Pageau scores a power-play goal to give the Islanders a 2-1 lead in Game 4.
Mathew Barzal's goal ties it for the Islanders
Mathew Barzal fires home a goal to tie Game 4 at 1-1.
Hurricanes strike first with a power-play goal
Seth Jarvis puts the Hurricanes up 1-0 with a power-play goal against the Islanders.
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Nathan MacKinnon is having the best season of his career, but he still gets overshadowed
From a crowded Hart field to a Justin Bieber snub, the Avs star still doesn't seem to get his due. But don't expect him to worry about what anyone else thinks.
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Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
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