Canada come back to upset hockey hosts Finland (AFP)

Olympic champions Canada battled back from two goals down to clinch their group lead with a 5-3 win over reigning champions, and co-hosts of the world ice hockey championship, Finland here Friday.

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The NHL Playoffs Have Been Must-Watch TV: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

I can't turn away, not for a minute. The last time I did (to grab a cold beverage) I missed two goals. Now there's an ice bucket in the basement.

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Atkinson’s 2 goals lead CBJ over Isles, 7-3 (The Canadian Press)

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The crowd roared both before and after the game for Rick Nash.

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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - NHL - New York Islanders News on April 7, 2012

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Atkinson’s 2 goals lead CBJ over Isles, 7-3 (AP)

The crowd roared both before and after the game for Rick Nash. Will it be the last time he hears those cheers in Columbus? Cam Atkinson scored two goals -- giving him five in five periods -- to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 7-3 victory on Saturday over the New York Islanders in the regular-season finale for both teams.

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Atkinson’s 2 goals lead CBJ over Isles, 7-3 (The Associated Press)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The crowd roared both before and after the game for Rick Nash.

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NHL Capsules: Rangers win fourth straight (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Marian Gaborik and Brad Richards scored early, defenceman Michael Del Zotto had two goals in the third period and the New York Rangers won their fourth in a row and moved closer to securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Friday night.

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NHL Capsules (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Marian Gaborik and Brad Richards scored early, defenceman Michael Del Zotto had two goals in the third period and the New York Rangers won their fourth in a row and moved closer to securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Friday night.

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Saturday’s Three Stars: Blues clinch playoff berth; Bowman leads Canes over Wild (Yahoo! Sports)

Chad LaRose calls his friends to rescue him from prison during a game of capture the flag. No. 1 Star: Drayson Bowman, Carolina Hurricanes Bowman had two goals and an assist in Saturday's win over the Minnesota Wild. He opened … Continue reading ?

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Sidney Crosby’s return a hit on Broadway (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sidney Crosby was on the ice for three of Pittsburgh's five goals, and defenceman Kris Letang was out there for all of them.

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Caps rally from 3-goal hole, top Islanders in SO (AP)

The Washington Capitals might look back at the two points they earned with an improbable road win over the New York Islanders as the most important in their playoff quest. Washington trailed by three goals late in the second period, but Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals roared back for a 5-4 shootout win on Tuesday night.

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