Penguins and Lightning exits show playoff hockey differences

More than any other sport, playoff hockey is a much different animal than the regular season because of increased emphasis on scouting and preparation, fewer penalties and even-strength goals, and more all-out shot-blocking and sacrificing.

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PHT Morning Skate: Hurricanes changing hockey culture; What’s going on with Bruins?

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Playoff Edition Three Things to Know: Ben Simmons drives right into Nets, earns 76ers win

Whatever motivated Simmons, he was attacking the rim and getting his shots all night long.

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Mavericks guard Hardaway has surgery for stress fracture

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is expected to resume basketball activities before the start of training camp in September.

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Seattle NHL arena not expected to open until middle of 2021

Team President Tod Leiweke said Thursday the delay could end up affecting some other plans for the franchise, including the hopes of hosting the 2021 NHL draft.

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Return to Hockeytown: Yzerman expected to be named Red Wings GM: Reports

Yzerman had been GM of the Lightning before stepping down in September.

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Kevin Durant reminds everyone who he is, leads Warriors to blowout Game 3 win

The Warriors were the most locked in on defense we have seen them in a while.

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