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Nightly Scrap: Blackhawks end Ducks’ winning streak

The Chicago Blackhawks prevented the Anaheim Ducks from winning a franchise record seventh consecutive game by beating them in overtime 3-2.  Sophomore Viktor Stalberg scored his sixth of the season in extra innings as the team also got a goal from Marian Hossa and Patrick Kane.  Clearly facing a team that relies similarly on their [...]

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Fantasy Week 5 Reviewed

This week in the NHL has been one that has seen star players collide, and rivalries renewed. In an original six matchup last night, Montreal and Boston played each other for the first time this season, and it was Carey Price who would be the one to outduel last year’s phenom Tuukka Rask to drive the Canadiens [...]

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The Heatmap: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not – Week 5

Here we are in week five of the season.  While some teams are climbing the standings, others are starting to realize that they are in for a long season. Here is a look at the latest player trends this past week. HOT Teemu Selanne – After contemplating retirement in the summer Selanne came back for [...]

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Daily Deke: Flyers and Capitals collide; Blues go for seventh straight

While there may just be four games today on the NHL schedule, these games are sure to be exciting.  As always, be sure to check on the Starting Goalies section which is updated throughout the day, and check on the Team Lineups page for all your up-to-date lines. Our first matchup of the day has [...]

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Nightly Scrap: Another shutout; Dubinsky leads League in goals?

The New York Rangers bounced back from a 4-1 loss against their rival Philadelphia Flyers to beat the snakebitten New Jersey Devils 3-0. This win proved especially important for the team as they not only avoided back-to-back losses but they also stayed within range of the first place Flyers.  Even more interesting was the two [...]

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Daily Deke: Bruins visit Sabres; Flames need answers

There are nine games on the NHL schedule tonight.  We’ll review some of the matchups for tonight’s action, but as always, be sure to check out the Starting Goalies section and the Team Lineups page for all of your hockey news. In our first matchup, the Buffalo Sabres pay visit to the Boston Bruins for [...]

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Nightly Scrap: Thomas, Halak continue to dominate

Tyler Seguin scored the second goal of the evening as the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0. For Phil Kessel, the homecoming had to be humbling.  The young right wing accounted for six of  20 shots but like every one of his teammates failed to put one past Tim Thomas.  Patrice Bergeron scored [...]

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Daily Deke: Caps look for fifth straight win

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will look to win their fifth straight game tonight as they host the Boston Bruins.  Riding the hot hand, head coach Bruce Boudreau will send out Michal Neuvirth for his sixth consecutive start as the Bruins send out Tim Thomas for his third straight. Those two goalies have been [...]

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Caps shuffle up the lines, promote Fleischmann

According to Corey Masisak of CSN Washington, the Washington Capitals will shuffle their lines. Nicklas Backstrom moves from the first line to the second, where he will center Brooks Laich and Alexander Semin.  Regardless of who pivots the line, the two wingers have excellent chemistry and have formed a bond which should help the Caps [...]

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Nightly Scrap: 29 teams pity Ducks’ defense, Hiller

Jonas Hiller simply cannot find a break.  At the end of two periods, the Anaheim Duck starting goalie already saw 34 shots with four making their way past him.  For Hiller it was already 126 shots through three games, which equals an average of 42 pucks a game and his third loss in as many [...]

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