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• Carey Price will definitely be in net for Game 4. [TSN]
• “You look at the mountain and it looks pretty high, but there are steps you have to take. The first step for us is we have a game to win at home.” [NHL.com]
• Tyler Johnson’s big Game 3 could have been his final memorable moment with the Lightning. [Sportsnet]
• Was Game 3 the knockout punch for the Canadiens? [Habs Eyes on the Prize]
• It was a journey, but Dominique Ducharme’s place in the NHL is deserved. [Montreal Gazette]
[NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2021 schedule, TV info]
• How Viktor Arvidsson fits in the LA Kings’ lineup. [Mayor’s Manor]
• If the Oilers go after Duncan Keith, there’s little chance they “win” the trade. [Oilers Nation]
• A look at the Wild’s salary cap situation following Joel Eriksson-Ek’s 8-year, $42M extension. [Hockey Wilderness]
• Would the Avalanche be wise to trade away Nazem Kadri? [Mile High Hockey]
• If Morgan Rielly is available, the Red Wings might be a good fit. [The Hockey Writers]
• One of Don Granato’s goals with the Sabres is to continue instilling pride in his players. [Buffalo Hockey Beat]
• How did things go so sour for the Coyotes and Senators? [NBC Sports Edge]
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