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Ray Bourque Was The Quintessential Old Guy Who Chased Down A Cup

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How Seattle Fell In Love With The Worst Hitter On A Doomed Expansion Team

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Mark Appel Waited Longer Than Anyone For This

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Dallas Stars v Colorado Avalanche – Game Five

Let The Bidding Wars Begin For The Avalanche’s Playoff Heroes

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2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final – Game Six

Nathan MacKinnon Gave The Avalanche Everything They Dreamed He Might

2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final – Game Four

Colorado Won Ugly

Oakland Athletics v Seattle Mariners

Cast Off The Tyranny Of The Official Scorer

2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final – Game Three

The Lightning Tried Turning It Off And Back On Again

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Game 1 Delivered On The Hype

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Rally Bird Thwarted By Phillies Bullpen

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The Lost Takeout Slide Of 2006

Detroit Tigers v Chicago White Sox

It’s Getting Worse For Tony La Russa And The White Sox

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The Javy Báez Experience Is Always Full Of Surprises

New York Rangers v Tampa Bay Lightning – Game Six

Steven Stamkos Won’t Let Go Of The Cup Without A Fight

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The Angels Have Tried Everything And They’re Still Losing

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