In N.H.L. Playoffs, a Canadian Divide Between Winners and Losers - The New York Times

The Maple Leafs set a record for futility, but the Oilers and the Flames made up for it. They will meet in a postseason Battle of Alberta for the first time in more than 30 years.

In a news conference after Torontos Game 7 loss to the Lightning, the Toronto players, low-voiced and red-eyed, were sad. Its hard to explain, the teams captain, John Tavares, a former star of the I… [+529 chars]

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