MORE FROM Sean Gentille

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He's the best.

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Not a bad look for Magic Johnson and Co.

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The Rangers' and Kings' defensemen aren't just battling for the Stanley Cup, but for the Norris Trophy, as well.

Cup Final

Drew Doughty and Ryan McDonagh are two of the NHL's best defensemen, yet they excel in different areas. With their teams meeting in the Stanley Cup Final, Sean Gentille breaks down each player's game.

Stanley Cup

Stanley Cup

Welcome to the Stanley Cup Final, or as SN's Sean Gentille calls it, the Glen Sather show. Slats has seen it all, so when he talks (he'll talk about anything), the Rangers listen. Now it's our turn to listen.

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Kings advance

Mr. Game 7: A nickname Justin Williams didn't want to address following the Kings' OT win over the Blackhawks to advance to the Stanley Cup Final against the Rangers. But he should, SN's Sean Gentille writes, because it's fun.

Kings advance

A crazy game to end the Western Conference final.

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The Zen Master has some advice for the Eastern Conference champs.

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The Rangers goalie put one on his highlight reel.

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The former NHL star wore his gear to Madison Square Garden.

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Western finals

SN's Sean Gentille writes that Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford had to overcome stuff on and off the ice Wednesday. The day's on-ice part ends well; he rebounds from a tough start and gets the win in an elimination game.

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The legendary broadcaster will work Game 6.

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Concussions

The NHL's concussion protocol failed again. Dale Weise, who could barely stand after a hit to the head, is out on Thursday despite playing after a reported concussion. Things need to change, SN's Sean Gentille says.

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They're both in Montreal now.

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Games 1 and 4-7 are on NBC. Games 2 and 3 are on NBC Sports.

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Their son had three goals on Tuesday night.

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Eastern finals

Seriously, did all that happen? Game 5 of Rangers-Canadiens featured an unlikely hat trick, amazing plays, illegal hits and bunch of stuff that SN's Sean Gentille made up. Game 6 is going to rule.

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Then Derek Stepan scores.

Stepan returns

The Rangers' No. 1 center is pretty tough.

Fiddy's fling

Boy, that was awful.

Playoffs

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The commissioner talks expansion, the World Cup of hockey and more with ESPN.

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Vancouver's new GM expects to talk to Kesler about his plans before the NHL draft.

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Minnesota does a cool thing for season ticket-holders.

Playoffs

It didn't stop him from talking or playing, though.

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Habs still kicking

Ryan McDonagh and Alexei Emelin are the goats in Game 3.

Carcillo tossed

The first period of Rangers-Canadiens was a mess.

McGuire/Pens

Pierre McGuire, Penguins general manager? The NBC Sports analyst says he's not interested in Pittsburgh's open job. Others say differently. SN's Sean Gentille says it's fun to discuss the possibility, regardless.

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Gibbons has NHL skill, and he put that on display.

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No matter how many times you watch this, the puck won't go in.

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Montreal's goal-scoring winger isn't scoring goals or doing much of anything else.

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Washington needs to answer some questions soon.

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Rick Nash

Rick Nash was bound to score at some point — and he's done that twice against Montreal. The Rangers winger has always been streaky, and now he might be getting hot at an important time — the East finals.

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What is it about that guy?

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He's playing with a star center in a system that keeps the puck on his stick, and shooting 20 percent.

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Latvia lost to Belarus on a seriously questionable call.

Price injury

The Canadiens losing Carey Price for rest of the Eastern Conference Finals is a huge, bitter blow. But SN's Sean Gentille goes to video to show why bad luck, not malicious intent, is to blame for the collision.

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The Blues goalie's contract affects Ryan Miller, Jason Spezza and Jake Allen.