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5/6/2026
Flyers' Cates ruled out for series vs. Hurricanes
Flyers center Noah Cates will miss the rest of their series against the Hurricanes with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Wednesday.
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Ehlers returns for Hurricanes vs Flyers; Nikishin out with concussion
Veteran forward Nikolaj Ehlers returns from a lower-body injury for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia Flyers. Ehlers, 30, had 26 goals and 71 points in his first season with Carolina, which earned the East's No. 1 seed. Rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin remains out with a concussion sustained in Game 4 against Ottawa.
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4/22/2026
Auston Matthews takes blame after Maple Leafs’ disastrous season
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews shouldered blame for the team's failed 2025-26 season. He acknowledged fan frustration after missing the playoffs. Matthews, recovering from a lower-body injury, expects to be ready for next season. He expressed his love for captaincy amidst potential roster changes and management shifts. The team faces a transition period.
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