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MacKinnon’s first glimpse of Crosby, Penguins comes on Monday night
Nathan MacKinnon’s freshman season is off to a fast start, and he’ll soon learn more from Sidney Crosby. (Icon SMI) By Michael Blinn It’s already been a whirlwind of a season for Avalanche rookie...
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Tampa Bay Lightning score own goal vs. Chicago Blackhawks as NHL epidemic...
By Michael Blinn Ah, the own goal. It’s embarrassing enough to accidentally put one into your own net, let alone when you do it in front of a full crowd. The NHL has seen quite a few players tally one...
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Lindy Ruff returns to Buffalo as coach of Dallas Stars
Lindy Ruff went 571-432-78-84 in 15 seasons behind the Buffalo Sabres’ bench. (Marianne Helm/Getty Images) By Michael Blinn Lindy Ruff is no stranger to Buffalo, but when he arrives at HSBC Arena on...
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Pittsburgh’s Pascal Dupuis pulls his own tooth out on the bench
By Michael Blinn It’s often said that hockey players are some of the toughest athletes in the world. Whether it’s playing on a broken leg, taking a puck to the face, or being on the receiving end of a...
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Pavel Bure's number retired by Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche honor...
By Michael Blinn Pavel Bure scored 437 goals for the Canucks, Panthers, and Rangers during his 12 NHL seasons, twice hitting the 60 goal mark by using his trademark speed that earned him the moniker...
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Valeri Nichushkin of Dallas Stars scores first NHL goal
By Michael Blinn There are 91 skaters classified as rookies so far this season, and coming into Sunday afternoon, 46 of them had scored an NHL goal. That includes the Sharks’ Tomas Hertl, whose eight...
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Dallas Stars claim Dustin Jeffrey off waivers from Penguins
In 10 games with the Penguins this season, Dustin Jeffrey had one assist and nine shots. (Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI) By Michael Blinn Dustin Jeffrey was a bit of an everything man and a nothing man for...
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Edmonton Oilers recall Ilya Bryzgalov from AHL Oklahoma City
By Michael Blinn The Edmonton Oilers made it officially official on Sunday, recalling goalie Ilya Bryzgalov from their AHL affiliate in Oklahoma City. It’s been a rough few months for the embattled...
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Jaromir Jagr lifts Devils with record-tying goal against Kings
By Michael Blinn Jaromir Jagr is no stranger to big-time goals — the man has been a force in the NHL for over 1,400 games now — and at the age of 41, he continues to come through in the clutch. On...
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Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scores 20th goal, on record pace for season
By Michael Blinn Alex Ovechkin is one of the NHL’s elite goal scorers, but this season he’s taking things to another level, one just a handful of players have been to before him. On Saturday night,...
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Tyler Seguin's natural hat trick leads Dallas Stars over Philadelphia Flyers
Tyler Seguin made the most of the Dallas Stars’ free hat giveaway, scoring three consecutive goals in the second period. (Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) By Michael Blinn The Dallas Stars celebrated...
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Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding on IR while adjusting multiple sclerosis...
Despite his MS diagnosis, Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding is having a career season. (Alex Gallardo/AP) By Michael Blinn The Minnesota Wild have placed goalie Josh Harding on injured reserve while...
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Bauer debuts OD1N concept car hockey equipment for 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
By Michael Blinn Hockey equipment is already at its apex. Everything is lighter, faster and as protective as possible. Or so we thought. On Thursday, Bauer announced a new line of player and goalie...
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U.S. and Canadian women brawl for second time in Olympic tune-up
By Michael Blinn With a trip to Sochi just around the corner, the United States women’s national hockey yeam and their Canadian counterparts squared off for the first time since the Four Nations...
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The NHL's 13 biggest hits of 2013: Alex Ovechkin, Drew Doughty, and more
The NHL still packed plenty of crunch despite growing concerns about player safety. (Icon SMI) By Michael Blinn Many fans worry that the NHL is slowly but steadily legislating physicality out of the...
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With Gabriel Landeskog's ad, You Can Play Project has support from all 30 NHL...
By Michael Blinn Gabriel Landeskog is no stranger to making history in the NHL: When he was named captain of the Colorado Avalanche last season, the Swede became the youngest in league history to hold...
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Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella restrained outside Calgary Flames...
By Michael Blinn Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella had to be restrained from going into the Calgary Flames’ locker room after a heated first period on Saturday. A full-scaled donnybrook ensued...
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Toronto Furies topple Boston Blades in overtime to win CWHL's Clarkson Cup
Christina Kessler was a stalwart in net, helping Toronto to its first-ever Clarkson Cup. (Meg Linehan/MegLinehan.com) By Sarah Connors Congratulations, Toronto – you’ve got yourselves a Cup champion at...
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NCAA announces seeds, regional matchups for championship tournament
Flyers prospect Shayne Gostisbehere will try to lead Union to a National Championship. (J. Meric/Getty Images) By Michael Blinn March Madness is already in full swing on the court, and it’s about to...
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Calgary Flames Brian Burke's hair back in the news
By Michael Blinn Blustery Brian Burke is no stranger to controversy. Almost everything about him has been criticized, from his front office moves to his desire to never tie his ties. Even the man’s...
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