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NHL playoff bracket update: Wild coming on strong
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Friday, 06 March 2020 06:14
When the Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau and traded Jason Zucker shortly thereafter, some surmised that this was more of a rebuilding season for the club as opposed to a contending one. But a 3-2 win on Thursday night over the San Jose Sharks gives the team seven wins in its last nine games, and vaulted the Wild into…
Fixing the biggest player-usage mistakes on NHL playoff contenders
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Thursday, 05 March 2020 17:26
Now that the NHL trade deadline has passed, there are only so many ways teams in the playoff mix can improve their rosters between now and the postseason. Aside from a magical late-season call-up of a young impact player, which comes once in a blue moon, most clubs will instead have to look from within to maximize their chances.The easiest…
Zibanejad caps five-goal night with OT winner
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Thursday, 05 March 2020 19:33
NEW YORK -- Mika Zibanejad scored five goals to match the New York Rangers' record, capping the scoring spree 33 seconds into overtime in a wild 6-5 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night."The puck followed me today, I guess," he said. "You look at the goals and it's unbelievable plays being made and today I was at the…
Canes prospect detained on suspicion of battery
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Thursday, 05 March 2020 16:27
Carolina Hurricanes goaltending prospect Jeremy Helvig was detained by police on Thursday in Orange County, Florida on suspicion of battery. The public record specified that the case involves dating violence."We are aware of the situation regarding Jeremy Helvig that took place on Thursday morning in Orlando," Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said Thursday in a statement. "We take this situation…
Sharks play on despite county's virus concerns
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Thursday, 05 March 2020 16:49
The San Jose Sharks are playing their home game against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night despite a recommendation from Santa Clara County to "cancel mass gatherings" as the coronavirus spreads in the region.County officials said the number of known coronavirus cases in Santa Clara has risen to 20 people. As part of the county public health department's new guidance…
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Thursday, 05 March 2020 14:11
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Thursday, 05 March 2020 14:31
Flyers' van Riemsdyk to miss 4-6 weeks (hand)
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Wednesday, 04 March 2020 14:45
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Flyers lose van Riemsdyk to right hand injury
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 18:37
Blues panned for setting diversity night on road
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 14:58
Rangers' Kreider out 4-6 weeks with fracture
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 10:41
NHL limits employee travel due to virus concern
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 08:53
NHL expects salary cap to rise to at least $84M
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 07:32
Sens fire CEO Little just 2 months after hiring
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 05:25
NHL playoff bracket update: Bruins open up nine-point Atlantic lead
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 17:49
How the Lightning reelectrified themselves -- and how they stay lit
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 19:16
Boychuk evaluated after being cut by skate to face
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 15:13
Rookie standout Marino, Dumoulin back for Pens
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 13:30
Stars won't have goalie Bishop against Oilers
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 12:18
Neal returns to Oilers' lineup after foot injury
Monday, 02 March 2020 11:37
NHL rookie rankings: Rays of hope in rough first seasons for Kaapo Kakko, Jack Hughes
Monday, 02 March 2020 08:26
NHL Awards Watch: Hart Trophy race even more chaotic with one month left
Monday, 02 March 2020 19:56
Streaking Avalanche win 7th straight, top Wings
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