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DUCK TALES
- The Calgary Flames are trying to stay optimistic as the Ducks-Flames series moves to Calgary. [Calgary Herald]
- But the bounces are going the Ducks’ way - and they know it. [Los Angeles Daily News]
- The injured Sami Vatanen has traveled to Calgary with the Ducks. [NHL.com]
- Younger Ducks have stepped in for injured veterans this postseason. [NHL.com]
- Randy Carlyle is trying to be a more calm presence behind the bench. [Calgary Herald]
- The Ducks are hopeful that Cam Fowler might hit the ice this week. [OC Register]
- Denver Pioneers center Troy Terry is expected to receive a contract from the Ducks. [Mile High Sports]
- Antoine Vermette has gone from playoff foe to friend in Anaheim. [NHL.com]
- A preview of Game 3 from Matchsticks and Gasoline. [Matchsticks and Gasoline]
AROUND THE NHL
- Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella has been outcoached in the team’s series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and it has likely cost his team the series. [The Cannon]
- Auston Matthews is set for a playoff breakout on home ice. [CBC]
- David Krejci is expected to make his playoff debut for the Bruins tonight. [Silver Seven]
- Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev will also make his debut tonight. [CBC]
- We are all Dart Guy. [Down Goes Brown]
- The Toronto Marlies’ Calder Cup schedule has been released. [Pension Plan Puppets]
- The Bruins have recalled Tommy Cross and Matt Grzelcyk. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
- Lines for tonight’s Bruins-Sens game. [Stanley Cup of Chowder]
- A review for Carolina Hurricanes/Charlotte Checkers forward Phil Di Giuseppe. [Canes Country]