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Devils blank Rangers for 1st series win since 2012

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CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils won their first playoff series in 11 years, eliminating the rival New York Rangers in Game 7, 4-0, with a dominant defensive effort to claim victory in the Battle of the Hudson.Rookie goalie Akira Schmid made 31 saves for his second shutout of the playoffs, having taken over as starter in Game 3 with his club trailing at the time, 2-0.

Series tied at 1-1 as Toronto Marlies concede seven in Game 2 loss to Utica

If anything, the Marlies played worse and Utica made them pay for it thanks to a dominant second-period showing.First Period
A promising, fast-paced start by Toronto quickly unraveled before the two-minute mark.Loose defensive coverage allowed Utica to zip the puck around before Brian Halonen scored off of a feed from Alexander Holtz.
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1 year ago

Auston Matthews after ending the Leafs' first-round playoff curse: "Just getting over that hump is huge mentally... No looking back now, we want to keep our foot on the gas"

The team's leading scorer with five goals in six games in the series, Auston Matthews addressed the media after his team's first-round victory over Tampa Bay.After coming close so many times, what were your feelings after seeing the puck cross the line in OT? Matthews: It is pretty exciting.I can't really put it into words with the nervousness and anxiety throughout the game and in overtime.
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1 year ago

Review: A Rising Star Debuts With the Philharmonic

On paper, this week's New York Philharmonic program had plenty going for it: balance, an up-and-coming conductor, an established soloist.But at David Geffen Hall on Thursday, the concert was only sometimes on the verge of grand, and just as often one or two kindling sticks short of a true fire.Still, the show provided an opportunity to catch the rising star Jonathon Heyward, who was making his Philharmonic debut, filling in for Karina Canellakis.

Toronto hockey fans to gather downtown as Maple Leafs try to exorcise playoff demons | CBC News

Maple Leafs fans will gather in downtown Toronto tonight, as the team tries to advance to the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs for the first time since 2004.The Maple Leafs have a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning after back-to-back comeback wins in Florida, and will look to close out the series tonight on home ice.

Scottie Barnes' domination of Heat shows Raptors can beat any play-in team

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors were gearing up for what promised to be one of the most important games of the season against Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat.Not only could Toronto get back to .500 on the season after five straight failed attempts, but they could do so in a game with huge play-in implications.
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1 year ago

Devils blank Rangers for 1st series win since 2012

10:43 PM ET


CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.NEWARK, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils won their first playoff series in 11 years, eliminating the rival New York Rangers in Game 7, 4-0, with a dominant defensive effort to claim victory in the Battle of the Hudson.Rookie goalie Akira Schmid made 31 saves for his second shutout of the playoffs, having taken over as starter in Game 3 with his club trailing at the time, 2-0.

Series tied at 1-1 as Toronto Marlies concede seven in Game 2 loss to Utica

If anything, the Marlies played worse and Utica made them pay for it thanks to a dominant second-period showing.First Period
A promising, fast-paced start by Toronto quickly unraveled before the two-minute mark.Loose defensive coverage allowed Utica to zip the puck around before Brian Halonen scored off of a feed from Alexander Holtz.

Auston Matthews after ending the Leafs' first-round playoff curse: "Just getting over that hump is huge mentally... No looking back now, we want to keep our foot on the gas"

The team's leading scorer with five goals in six games in the series, Auston Matthews addressed the media after his team's first-round victory over Tampa Bay.After coming close so many times, what were your feelings after seeing the puck cross the line in OT? Matthews: It is pretty exciting.I can't really put it into words with the nervousness and anxiety throughout the game and in overtime.

Review: A Rising Star Debuts With the Philharmonic

On paper, this week's New York Philharmonic program had plenty going for it: balance, an up-and-coming conductor, an established soloist.But at David Geffen Hall on Thursday, the concert was only sometimes on the verge of grand, and just as often one or two kindling sticks short of a true fire.Still, the show provided an opportunity to catch the rising star Jonathon Heyward, who was making his Philharmonic debut, filling in for Karina Canellakis.

Toronto hockey fans to gather downtown as Maple Leafs try to exorcise playoff demons | CBC News

Maple Leafs fans will gather in downtown Toronto tonight, as the team tries to advance to the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs for the first time since 2004.The Maple Leafs have a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning after back-to-back comeback wins in Florida, and will look to close out the series tonight on home ice.

Scottie Barnes' domination of Heat shows Raptors can beat any play-in team

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors were gearing up for what promised to be one of the most important games of the season against Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat.Not only could Toronto get back to .500 on the season after five straight failed attempts, but they could do so in a game with huge play-in implications.
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Les Arts Florissants Returns to New York, Endangered

The pair of concerts that William Christie and his ensemble, Les Arts Florissants, offered at Carnegie Hall this week made me a little sad.Not the concerts themselves: They were excellent, occasionally exquisite.What depressed me was the question of whether there's a future in New York for this pathbreaking early-music group, founded in France four decades ago by Christie, an American.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs Need a TV Overhaul (It's Brutal)

The Toronto Maple Leafs played a really good game list night.The Toronto Maple Leafs are also a fourth place team in the entire league, and given the parity of the salary capped league, where goalies and refs are the most influential participants of most games, that puts them within the margin of error from being the best team in hockey.

Everything she knew about her wife was false a faux biography finds the 'truth'

To those readers who prize "relatability," Catherine Lacey's latest novel may as well come wrapped in a barbed wire book jacket.There is almost nothing about Biography of X, as this novel is called, that welcomes a reader in least of all, its enigmatic central character, a fierce female artist who died in 1996 and who called herself "X," as well as a slew of other names.

Opinion | Women Are Still Stuck in A Doll's House'

When Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House opened in 1879 at the Royal Theater in Copenhagen, it was an instant success and an outrage to many.The story of Nora, a woman who walks out on her husband and three children, was considered scandalous in a country in which marriage was held as a sacred bond, and one that held women to exacting strictures.

Lyric Opera's Proximity Panel on March 26th Will Be Dedicated to the Memory of Joseph London Smith, Grandson of Chaz and Roger Ebert | Chaz's Journal | Roger Ebert

The panel is being hosted bya producer of culturally moving art experiences best known for his paintings/murals and nonprofit, Paint the City, which impacts social justice issues.The Lyric Opera of Chicago commissioned Keithley to create three original mural installations in the spirit of its other world premiere this season, " Lyric Unlimited and The Factotum."

The Toronto Maple Leafs Need a TV Overhaul (It's Brutal)

The Toronto Maple Leafs played a really good game list night.The Toronto Maple Leafs are also a fourth place team in the entire league, and given the parity of the salary capped league, where goalies and refs are the most influential participants of most games, that puts them within the margin of error from being the best team in hockey.

Everything she knew about her wife was false a faux biography finds the 'truth'

To those readers who prize "relatability," Catherine Lacey's latest novel may as well come wrapped in a barbed wire book jacket.There is almost nothing about Biography of X, as this novel is called, that welcomes a reader in least of all, its enigmatic central character, a fierce female artist who died in 1996 and who called herself "X," as well as a slew of other names.

Opinion | Women Are Still Stuck in A Doll's House'

When Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House opened in 1879 at the Royal Theater in Copenhagen, it was an instant success and an outrage to many.The story of Nora, a woman who walks out on her husband and three children, was considered scandalous in a country in which marriage was held as a sacred bond, and one that held women to exacting strictures.

Lyric Opera's Proximity Panel on March 26th Will Be Dedicated to the Memory of Joseph London Smith, Grandson of Chaz and Roger Ebert | Chaz's Journal | Roger Ebert

The panel is being hosted bya producer of culturally moving art experiences best known for his paintings/murals and nonprofit, Paint the City, which impacts social justice issues.The Lyric Opera of Chicago commissioned Keithley to create three original mural installations in the spirit of its other world premiere this season, " Lyric Unlimited and The Factotum."
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Review: A Concerto Makes Two Soloists a Many-Tentacled Creature

Placing an old piece in new surroundings can make you think about it in a fresh way.Until the New York Philharmonic played Charles Ives's short, indelible The Unanswered Question on Wednesday at David Geffen Hall under Susanna Malkki's baton, I had never thought of it as a tiny double concerto.It isn't, exactly.

Capitals Playoff Hopes Dashed In Comeback Effort, Fall To Penguins 4-3

With their long-shot playoff hopes on the line, the Washington Capitals returned to the road and faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins.The Caps, four points behind Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference standings, badly needed a win to do anything but extinguish their postseason hopes, but they were soundly out-classed by a final score of 4-3 in the third and final matchup between the two Metropolitan division rivals.

Review: Lawrence Brownlee Makes Room for Black Composers

Wow, I need to take you all wherever I go, the tenor Lawrence Brownlee told the audience when his return to the stage was met with raucous applause after the intermission of his concert at Zankel Hall on Thursday.It seemed, even, like every blistering high note, well-turned melisma and swooning falsetto note was greeted with hums of approval and the occasional shout of C'mon!

Review: A Concerto Makes Two Soloists a Many-Tentacled Creature

Placing an old piece in new surroundings can make you think about it in a fresh way.Until the New York Philharmonic played Charles Ives's short, indelible The Unanswered Question on Wednesday at David Geffen Hall under Susanna Malkki's baton, I had never thought of it as a tiny double concerto.It isn't, exactly.

Capitals Playoff Hopes Dashed In Comeback Effort, Fall To Penguins 4-3

With their long-shot playoff hopes on the line, the Washington Capitals returned to the road and faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins.The Caps, four points behind Pittsburgh in the Eastern Conference standings, badly needed a win to do anything but extinguish their postseason hopes, but they were soundly out-classed by a final score of 4-3 in the third and final matchup between the two Metropolitan division rivals.

Review: Lawrence Brownlee Makes Room for Black Composers

Wow, I need to take you all wherever I go, the tenor Lawrence Brownlee told the audience when his return to the stage was met with raucous applause after the intermission of his concert at Zankel Hall on Thursday.It seemed, even, like every blistering high note, well-turned melisma and swooning falsetto note was greeted with hums of approval and the occasional shout of C'mon!
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Renee Fleming stars as `Nixon in China' arrives in Paris

After spending decades portraying generals' wives, a countess and a courtesan, Renee Fleming walked gingerly onto the stage of the Bastille Opera in a blond wig, red coat and black gloves to depict Pat Nixon, former first lady of the United States.John Adams' Nixon in China, a 1987 work among the most acclaimed American operas, received its Paris Opera premiere on Saturday night to eight minutes of applause following a revelatory production by Argentine director Valentina Carrasco that replaced literalism with metaphor.

Review: A Contemporary Music Group's Next Era Begins

Some artists earn the multi-hyphenate label by doing two or three things.But Douglas R. Ewart works on a whole other level.That much was clear when this composer, visual artist, poet, multi-instrumentalist and instrument-maker put on a true multimedia event at the Chelsea Factory on Friday night.He gave a thrilling tour of his varied creativity in the company of a violist, cellist, bassoonist and two percussionists from the International Contemporary Ensemble whose new leader, George E. Lewis, organized the concert, making his curatorial debut with the group.

Jake Owen headlines NHL's musical acts for 2023 Stadium Series game

The NHL announced the musical performers for the 2023 Stadium Series game between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes.The matchup is being held outdoors at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina.Country music entertainer Jake Owen will be the featured performer.Alternative rock group lovelytheband will also perform at the official pregame tailgate party.

Renee Fleming stars as `Nixon in China' arrives in Paris

After spending decades portraying generals' wives, a countess and a courtesan, Renee Fleming walked gingerly onto the stage of the Bastille Opera in a blond wig, red coat and black gloves to depict Pat Nixon, former first lady of the United States.John Adams' Nixon in China, a 1987 work among the most acclaimed American operas, received its Paris Opera premiere on Saturday night to eight minutes of applause following a revelatory production by Argentine director Valentina Carrasco that replaced literalism with metaphor.

Review: A Contemporary Music Group's Next Era Begins

Some artists earn the multi-hyphenate label by doing two or three things.But Douglas R. Ewart works on a whole other level.That much was clear when this composer, visual artist, poet, multi-instrumentalist and instrument-maker put on a true multimedia event at the Chelsea Factory on Friday night.He gave a thrilling tour of his varied creativity in the company of a violist, cellist, bassoonist and two percussionists from the International Contemporary Ensemble whose new leader, George E. Lewis, organized the concert, making his curatorial debut with the group.

Jake Owen headlines NHL's musical acts for 2023 Stadium Series game

The NHL announced the musical performers for the 2023 Stadium Series game between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes.The matchup is being held outdoors at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina.Country music entertainer Jake Owen will be the featured performer.Alternative rock group lovelytheband will also perform at the official pregame tailgate party.
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Nemesis' Review: A Philip Roth Adaptation Resonates

You can imagine directors being warned away from adapting the work of Philip Roth.The film versions of his novels have been panned so consistently that a writer for The Atlantic in 2014 called for them to stop.Few playhouses have even attempted to translate them for the stage.Yet a young French theater director, Tiphaine Raffier, just proved that it can be done.
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Heat 127, Knicks 120: "55% from 3 for the worst 3 point shooting team"

With the long shadow of Willis Reed looming large over the proceedings, the New York Knicks (42-32) lost to the Miami Heat (40-34) on Wednesday, 127-120.Tonight's game in the Miami-Dade Arena had playoff implications, with the Knicks, Nets, and Heat all jockeying for fifth, sixth, and seventh seeds of the Eastern Conference.

Missed opportunities cost Capitals in loss to Sharks

WASHINGTON - The Capitals had their chances.Despite generating three power plays, orchestrating several breakaways and facing a third-string goaltender for 23 minutes, they couldn't finish enough plays to prevent the San Jose Sharks from picking up a 4-1 win Sunday.Coming off an impressive win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, the Capitals couldn't carry over their success against a Sharks team led by defenseman Erik Karlsson.

Heat 127, Knicks 120: "55% from 3 for the worst 3 point shooting team"

With the long shadow of Willis Reed looming large over the proceedings, the New York Knicks (42-32) lost to the Miami Heat (40-34) on Wednesday, 127-120.Tonight's game in the Miami-Dade Arena had playoff implications, with the Knicks, Nets, and Heat all jockeying for fifth, sixth, and seventh seeds of the Eastern Conference.

Missed opportunities cost Capitals in loss to Sharks

WASHINGTON - The Capitals had their chances.Despite generating three power plays, orchestrating several breakaways and facing a third-string goaltender for 23 minutes, they couldn't finish enough plays to prevent the San Jose Sharks from picking up a 4-1 win Sunday.Coming off an impressive win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday, the Capitals couldn't carry over their success against a Sharks team led by defenseman Erik Karlsson.
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Report: Blackhawks won't wear Pride warmups

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday's Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country.The decision was made by the NHL organization following discussions with security officials within and outside the franchise, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to the AP on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the move.

Capitals team dog, Biscuit, drops ceremonial first puck on Caps Canine Night as his graduation nears

Unfortunately, traded players, Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, aren't the only Capitals we have to begin saying goodbye to tonight.Capitals' team dog Biscuit is nearing his graduation from the team and his training program.Thursday, "Caps Canines Night" was one of Biscuit's final games as team dog at Capital One Arena.

Report: Blackhawks won't wear Pride warmups

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday's Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country.The decision was made by the NHL organization following discussions with security officials within and outside the franchise, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to the AP on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the move.

Capitals team dog, Biscuit, drops ceremonial first puck on Caps Canine Night as his graduation nears

Unfortunately, traded players, Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, aren't the only Capitals we have to begin saying goodbye to tonight.Capitals' team dog Biscuit is nearing his graduation from the team and his training program.Thursday, "Caps Canines Night" was one of Biscuit's final games as team dog at Capital One Arena.
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Alex Ovechkin scores on Gr802 Night and passes Wayne Gretzky for most 40-goal seasons in NHL history

Alex Ovechkin just can't stop breaking records.The Capitals' captain scored his 40th goal of the season Tuesday night, mere minutes after the ceremony honoring his 802nd goal which put him past Gordie Howe for second place on the all-time goal-scoring list had concluded.Ovechkin now has 13 total 40-goal seasons in his career, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history.

Thursday FTB: Leafs lose 2-1 in shootout

Good morning everyone!The Leafs played in a game last night, and it was boring and bad.There were only two real goals in spite of numerous second period powerplays for both teams, and it ended in a shootout.The Leafs lost too, just to really punish anyone who decided to stick it out until the end.On the plus side, at least Samsonov was good.
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Bitter end to Nets' trip in Oklahoma City

The Nets were a half away from a very successful road trip Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.Then, the third quarter happened.Brooklyn blew a 10-point lead following intermission and never seriously challenged thereafter, absorbing a 121-107 defeat to the Thunder in front of 16,976 fans at the Paycom Center.

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers' hot shooting in loss

LeBron James worked out hard after the Lakers completed their shoot-around Monday morning, battling in the post, running to the three-point arc, throwing down dunks, hitting pull-up jumpers, his sweat all over the Moda Center court.But James didn't play Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing his third consecutive game because of left ankle soreness.

Bitter end to Nets' trip in Oklahoma City

The Nets were a half away from a very successful road trip Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.Then, the third quarter happened.Brooklyn blew a 10-point lead following intermission and never seriously challenged thereafter, absorbing a 121-107 defeat to the Thunder in front of 16,976 fans at the Paycom Center.

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers' hot shooting in loss

LeBron James worked out hard after the Lakers completed their shoot-around Monday morning, battling in the post, running to the three-point arc, throwing down dunks, hitting pull-up jumpers, his sweat all over the Moda Center court.But James didn't play Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing his third consecutive game because of left ankle soreness.
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Review: A Pianist's Inheritance Inspires Little Masterpieces

When the pianist Adam Tendler received an inheritance really, a manila envelope stuffed with cash it did not take him long think of a smart way to put it to use.Weeks after his father's death, and being handed that money, Tendler began to commission new piano solos around the theme of inheritance.

Editorial: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra made Canadians weep

It's hardly unusual for the international tours of the great Chicago Symphony Orchestra to attract large audiences and rapturous reviews.Still, the reaction to the CSO's performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7″ and Sergei Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5," in Toronto on Feb. 1 caught our attention.

Linus Ullmark, Bruins Highlight Underrated Moment After Win Vs. Senators

BOSTON - There were extended stretches Monday where goals were not easy to come by as the Boston Bruins hosted the Ottawa Senators in an eventual 3-1 victory at TD Garden.Fortunately for the Bruins, they were able to set the tone defensively as highlighted by a key first-period effort.The Black and Gold were forced to kill off a 5-on-3 for 1:50 after a tripping penalty by Craig Smith at 9:16 and a hooking penalty by Patrice Bergeron at 9:27.

Islanders 2, Jets 1: Battered lineup means Aho, Holmstrom are your heroes

The New York Islanders continued their season of surprises and mood swings by pulling off a solid and frankly surprising 2-1 regulation win at home over the Winnipeg Jets.It's not so surprising that they won - that happens in the NHL's 55/45 nightly coin flips.But they did it with key injuries up front and without having to hold on for dear life for 60 minutes.
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