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Jets' Pionk suspended 2 games after hit vs. Leafs
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Monday, 06 December 2021 16:42
NEW YORK -- Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk was suspended two games Monday for a knee-on-knee hit on Rasmus Sandin of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period Sunday.After the hit on Sandin, Maple Leafs center Jason Spezza drove his left knee into the face of Pionk, who was stickless and on his knees trying to clear a puck.…
Hockey betting: Saving the best for last
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Monday, 06 December 2021 08:48
When Washington Capitals winger Garnet Hathaway scored an empty-net goal on Saturday night, it clinched their win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. But it also extended one of the hottest betting trends in the NHL. ESPN + Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $6.99/mo. Continue Reading Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Log in here.
What we're hearing about the NHL, COVID-19 and the Olympics
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Monday, 06 December 2021 04:14
The first game of the 2022 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament is scheduled for Feb. 9. It's still not certain that NHL players will be competing in the Beijing Games.Here's a look at the issues, concerns and challenges facing the NHL and the players just two months away from the Olympics, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to loom over everything,…
Knights' Lehner opts out of Olympics, cites health
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Monday, 06 December 2021 00:00
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner has told Sweden that he won't accept their invitation to play in the 2022 Winter Olympics.Lehner is the first high-profile NHL player to announce he won't participate in the Beijing Games, which will feature restrictive COVID-19 protocols and potentially lengthy quarantines for those who test positive and exhibit symptoms in China.Lehner, 30, said he…
Report: Tyler Johnson gets same repair as Eichel
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Friday, 03 December 2021 11:16
Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson on Friday became the second NHL player to undergo an unusual neck surgery.Johnson's operation was the same artificial disk replacement surgery that Jack Eichel underwent last month, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not announce what kind…
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