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The Edmonton Oilers’ start to 2019-20 has been the most intriguing difference when looking ahead to the Battle of Alberta this season with the first matchup on Dec. 27. Edmonton went 7-1-0 to start the season, and 20 games in, currently sit first in the Pacific Division with 26 points. At one point, they held […]

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Give Adam Gaudette credit, the young Vancouver Canucks center is taking advantage of his chances. Called up only last week, in the Nov. 12, 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators, Gaudette had two points (a goal and an assist) with the man advantage to help his team halt its losing streak at four games. Related: […]

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Welcome to Buffalo Sabres Weekly, where you can catch up on the last week of the Sabres throughout the 2019-20 season. From trending topics to news and notes, this is your weekly update on your favourite team. This space is specifically designed to resonate with Sabres fans in Western New York and abroad. Consider this […]

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CALGARY — The Calgary Flames say defenceman TJ Brodie has been taken to hospital for evaluation after collapsing during a team practice. Practice was halted when Brodie fell to the ice and was convulsing during a skate earlier today. The defenceman was taken off the ice on a stretcher. “TJ Brodie experienced an episode on ice at practice […]

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Every time it seems like the New Jersey Devils take a step forward, they take two steps back. After going 3-2 on a road trip that included a swing in Western Canada, the Devils returned home and were thoroughly outplayed by the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 loss.  That loss was a perfect sum of how […]

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Hockey rivalries have been around since the NHL was founded 1917. The Pittsburgh Penguins have had rivals since they joined the league in 1967 with the six-team expansion. Among the trash talk, bitter battles and playoff competition, the following teams can be considered the Penguins’ fiercest rivals of the Sidney Crosby era. Washington Capitals Step […]

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The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had a combination of skills that made them one of the most exciting teams to watch. From top to bottom, the Avs lines have always provided […]

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Ilya Kovalchuk’s time with the Los Angeles Kings is quickly coming to an end. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the team informed the Russian native that “he will not be in the lineup in the foreseeable future.” He will still be allowed to practice with the club, but will not see any playing time for […]

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