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Trump has, perhaps, best day ever
WASHINGTON, D.C. — He took a fist-pumping victory lap over the end of the Mueller probe. Basked in gushy accolades from a foreign leader. Saw a former nemesis humiliated by the feds. To most of […]
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Powerless on power play, Canes fall to Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) — After four days off — three without practice — the Washington Capitals shook off some expected rust Thursday night in one of their most balanced performances of the season. T.J. Oshie scored […]
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Svechnikov, Martinook forget pregame spat after leading Hurricanes to win
RALEIGH — Andrei Svechnikov is a talented player and high draft pick, but he’s still just 18 years old. So there are times when he seems a little out of place in an NHL locker […]
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Canes start, finish fast to top Toronto
RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes started fast and finished fast, which was more than enough to snap the Toronto Maple Leafs’ four-game winning streak with a 5-2 win in Raleigh on Wednesday. On Thanksgiving Eve, […]
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Hurricanes win for second straight night, re-enter playoff picture
RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes took a six-game losing streak into the NHL trade deadline, surely contributing to general manager Ron Francis’ decision to stand pat and not add any firepower to the lineup. So […]
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From hardwood to hockey rink: How PNC Arena makes the quick change
RALEIGH — For about six dozen people in PNC Arena on Feb. 10, there was a bright side to the Wolfpack’s four-point loss to the hated Tar Heels: They could start work on time. “There […]
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‘Complete effort’ gives Hurricanes second straight win
RALEIGH — After entering the weekend on a three-game losing streak, the Carolina Hurricanes like where they are now. “Everyone’s in a good state of mind,” said head coach Bill Peters. “They’ll get a day […]
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Penguins blank Predators, repeat as Stanley Cup champs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. As 58-plus minutes ticked by in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final without a goal, Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Patric Hornqvist changed nothing about his style of play.”You just play the […]