Tkachuk Brothers Combine for Nine Points as Florida Beats Columbus 7-3
Three goals and six assists in the same game - brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are red-hot in the NHL.
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Stanley Cup champion Seth Jones misses Olympics
The United States has suffered a setback ahead of the Olympic ice hockey tournament. Defenseman Seth Jones, a Stanley Cup champion with Florida, will miss the games in Milan due to injury.
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Nylander Could Join World Championship After Toronto's Playoff Exit
William Nylander may become relevant for the World Championship since his Toronto lost the seventh and decisive quarterfinal against Florida with 1–6.
Sports
Florida and Toronto Gain Edge in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Florida rolled over Tampa Bay and extended their lead in the "Battle for the Sunshine State" – where the two rivals meet in the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup. An even better position has Toronto in the settlement against Ottawa. One more win and Toronto is in the quarterfinals.
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US May Reduce Troop Presence in Eastern Europe by Half
The Pentagon is considering bringing home thousands of soldiers from Europe, reports NBC News. Experts warn that the withdrawal would play into Russia's hands.
World
Swedish Goalies Shine in NHL with Stellar Performances
It was the Swedish goalkeepers' night in NHL hockey. The accolades poured in when both New Jersey's Jacob Markström and Ottawa's Anton Forsberg kept a clean sheet and served up a win for their clubs. He was an absolute hero tonight, says teammate Jake Sanderson about Forsberg.
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