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Brett Bulmer(RW)|
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Bulmer the F on 2nd unit along with Bouchard/Seto. Scandella/Spurgeon on D #mnwild

The 19-year-old is still looking for his first NHL goal through his initial eight games. Playing him on the PP signifies the team's willingness to play him in all situations.

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@MNwild 2011-10-25T12:01:27.000Z
Brett Bulmer
Matt Cullen(C)|INA
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#mnwild beginning power play work. Cullen is on the point with Zidlicky on 1st unit

Cullen was quite effective with the man advantage last season, scoring five goals and 21 points last year. With no PP through eight games, he clearly needed to get back on the point.

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@MNwild 2011-10-25T12:00:41.000Z
Matt Cullen
Mike Green(RD)|INA
Injury
Injury
The Capitals are on the ice at KCI for their final practice in Washington before departing for a two-game trip to western Canada Tuesday afternoon, but defenseman Mike Green is not skating with the group.

Green has not practiced for the past three days and should be listed as doubtful for the team's two-game Western Conference swing. Stay tuned for a further update.

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Capitals Insider 2011-10-25T11:36:38.000Z
Mike Green
Mike Smith(G)|FA
Goalie Start
Goalie Start
Smith, who made several eye-popping saves to beat Anaheim on Sunday, is expected to start in goal vs. the Stars. Smith, of course, began his NHL career with the Stars in 2006-07.

Through four games against the team that drafted him, Smith holds a 2-0-2 record with a 2.68 GAA and .897 SV%.

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PhoenixCoyotes.com 2011-10-25T11:08:02.000Z
Mike Smith
Derek Roy(C)|FA
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Adam-Stafford-Leino-Myers-Leopold.

Derek Roy has been removed from the PP altogether. Through seven games, the Ottawa native scored a goal and four points but was not deemed as effective as in the past. Look for him to eventually get back on a PP unit once fully healed.

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John Vogl 2011-10-25T10:38:11.000Z
Derek Roy
Max Pacioretty(LW)|FA
Injury
Injury
Unconfirmed report has #Habs Pacioretty injury his wrist. Might be fractured. Again, that's unconfirmed

Through the team's first seven games, Pacioretty has been one of the team's bright spots, scoring two goals and five points. Stay tuned for a further update from the team as he definitely is an impact player.

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Dave Stubbs 2011-10-25T00:08:07.000Z
Max Pacioretty

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

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