2019 Stanley Cup Finals: Boston vs. St. Louis

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The St. Louis Blues' path to repeating as Stanley Cup champions
There's one thing that went wrong in the Blues' season, and it ultimately didn't matter: They stunk at first. By now, you've heard ad nauseam about how St. Louis sunk to last place in the NHL on Jan. 2, despite playoff expectations. Coach Mike Yeo was an early casualty.

 

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Way-too-early NHL Power Rankings for 2019-20
The 2018-19 season just ended?


Rankings from 1-31:
1. Tampa Bay Lightning
2. Boston Bruins
3. Calgary Flames

29. Buffalo Sabres
30. New Jersey Devils
31. Ottawa Senators

 

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Video review greatly expanded after playoff issues
The National Hockey League significantly increased the scope of its referees' video review capabilities and added a third category to its coach's challenges at Thursday's general managers meeting in Vancouver.