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The Canadian PressStanley Cup playoffs averaging record 1.16 million viewers in the U.S. through first 2 rounds
NEW YORK (AP) — The first two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs have been the most-watched in the U.S. Going into the conference finals, the playoffs are averaging 1.16 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS and truTV. That is a 9% increase over last year. The conference semifinals, where all four series went at least six games, averaged 1.55 million, a 12% jump. The Florida Panthers' 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 on May 17, averaged 2.2 million on TNT, truTV and Max.
The Canadian PressNHL will have a new Stanley Cup champion this century as lengthy droughts take center stage
No matter which team wins the Stanley Cup championship this year it will be a first this century. The Dallas Stars won the franchise's lone championship in 1999, months before the world worried computers would malfunction at the start of a new millennium. The New York Rangers haven’t done it since their magical run in 1994 that ended a 54-year title drought. The Edmonton Oilers have not done it since the last title of their dynasty in 1990, seven years before current star Connor McDavid was born
The Canadian PressLightning trade with Predators to bring veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — Ryan McDonagh is returning to Tampa Bay, hoping to help the Lightning win the Stanley Cup again after two seasons in Nashville. The Predators traded McDonagh back to the Lightning on Tuesday, giving the veteran defenseman a welcome homecoming with the organization he helped to two championships and clearing some salary cap space to add and make changes this offseason. Tampa Bay reacquired McDonagh less than 22 months after sending him to Nashville as a money move, this time sending
The Canadian PressCozens scores second of game in OT as Canada outlasts Czechia at hockey worlds
PRAGUE — Dylan Cozens says he's having a blast at the world hockey championship, and his enthusiasm is showing up on the scoresheet.