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In a sport that prides itself on the toughness of its players, hockey players have a low tolerance for anything that affects their confidence, especially on the ice. Morgan Rielly of Toronto recently experienced this when an opponent reminded him of his team’s loss in a way that made him uncomfortable. – Sam Fels Read More
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The NHL is constantly striving for more goals, sometimes to its own detriment. The league often confuses goals with action, when what it really wants is to leave behind the era of low-scoring games. It wants a fast-paced game that showcases the skills of players, rather than relying on a few individuals to carry the team. There is no doubt that the league has more skilled players than ever before, which is a natural progression in any sport. If your favorite player from 1992 played in today’s game, they would likely struggle to keep up (except for Pavel Bure). – Sam Fels Read More.
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Elias Lindholm scored twice and Elias Pettersson contributed three assists as the Vancouver Canucks became the first team in the NHL this season to reach 80 points with a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. – Field Level Media Read More
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Filip Zadina had a career-best performance with two goals and two assists, while Luke Kunin also scored twice, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. – Field Level Media Read More
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Sidney Crosby netted two goals and Rickard Rakell and Marcus Pettersson each provided two assists to support goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic’s strong performance, as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the struggling Chicago Blackhawks 4-1. – Field Level Media Read More
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Jake Neighbours and Robert Thomas both had a goal and two assists to help the St. Louis Blues secure a 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Jordan Kyrou, Pavel Buchnevich, and Torey Krug also contributed with a goal and an assist each, as the Blues continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. – Field Level Media Read More
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Matt Duchene had an impressive performance against his former team, scoring two goals and providing two assists as the Dallas Stars dominated the Nashville Predators with a 9-2 victory. – Field Level Media Read More
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Chris Kreider had a strong second period, scoring two goals, and completed his sixth career hat trick with 12:01 left in the third period, helping the New York Rangers extend their winning streak to six games with a 7-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens. – Field Level Media Read More
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Nikita Kucherov, the current points leader in the NHL, extended his point streak to 10 games with two goals, including the game-winning goal, and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3. – Field Level Media Read More
According to the Source deadspin.com