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Nightly Scrap: Boucher 1 Crosby 0

Guy Boucher won the first game against his former player Sidney Crosby as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3. After taking an early lead, the Lightning and Mike Smith promptly allowed three goals but managed to keep the game close with a late first period marker.  From there Dan Ellis would relieve [...]

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Fantasy Season in Review: New York Islanders

Offensive Corps: Matt Moulson has every reason to smile while staring deeply into the eyes of rookie phenom and 2009 first overall pick John Tavares.  Before meeting Tavares the 25-year-old Moulson struggled to crack a competitive and young Los Angeles Kings roster, playing only 29 games over two seasons.  All the power forward needed was [...]

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Under Review: Mar 8 — Mar 15

Thank. God. The Anointed One’s missing gear has been found, having been curiously “misplaced” post-Gold Medal game. Let the NHL grind resume anew with that crucial bit of business out of the way. Chelly’s Back In Town Well doggone, he’s done gone and done it. 48-year-old Chris Chelios — likely in the same age bracket [...]

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Short Shifts

Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman has a mild concussion and will not play Saturday. Lightning Lineup After returning to the lineup Thursday Patrik Elias will not play Saturday. Devils Lineup Ducks defenceman James Wisniewski returns from his suspension tonight. Ducks Lineup Washington defencemen Mike Green and Jeff Shcultz will not play tonight after leaving Friday’s game due [...]

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N-H1N1-L

The world’s most famous flu has made it’s way to the NHL and we’ve already seen it affect multiple teams, but perhaps more than anyone, the Oilers.  Edmonton players have been battling flu-like symptoms for a few days now and just recently Ladislav Smid has been diagnosed with swine flu.  Add to the list Lubomir [...]

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