Chris Wassel

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: The New York Islanders Poised To Finish Off The Philadelphia Flyers Tonight

Another do-or-die game tonight. The Philadelphia Flyers are down 3-1 in their series with the New York Islanders, and must win to keep their hopes alive.

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NHL Rumors: Goaltending UFA’s and the Nashville Predators

Goaltending Unrestricted Free Agents This Fall Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic:  Again, the problem with unrestricted free agents when it comes to goaltending is often, too many stay put. The big one of this class may just be Jacob Markstrom.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers – The Latest

Florida's next general manager inherits real mess Matt Larkin of Sports Illustrated (THN):  A season with too many lapses from goaltending on out illustrates Florida's problems even if the solutions seem obvious. The next general manager inherits a true dilemma…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Goaltenders and Depth

A little patience on the Edmonton Oilers' goalie search? Mark Spector of Sportsnet:  It is obvious that Edmonton has to address their goaltending issues but patience could be a virtue here. Their goaltending was good enough to finish in the…

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: Boston Bruins vs Carolina Hurricanes

Last year, the Boston Bruins knocked out the Carolina Hurricanes, so the Canes will be looking for revenge in this first-round match-up.

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NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Round Robin: Bruins vs Capitals Preview

The Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals wrap up their round robin in a game that means a good bit more than it seems.

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NHL Rumors: Werenski, Hedman, and the Playoff Bubble

Zach Werenski status still up in the air for Game 5 Darren Dreger: This seemed like a foregone conclusion based on video but Werenski did have an MRI on an upper-body injury (shoulder possibly) and the results are unknown as…

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NHL News: Capitals, Lightning, Golden Knights, and Flyers

Tom Gulitti:  Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson will not play again on Sunday. Game 1 projects to be either Tuesday or Wednesday and Carlson is still receiving treatment. Therefore, his status is currently uncertain. Tampa Bay Lightning:  Defenseman Victor Hedman…

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NHL Playoffs: Toronto Maple Leafs Force Game 5 with Improbable Comeback

The Toronto Maple Leafs did the unthinkable just a night after the Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from a 3-0 deficit. Simply, they returned the favor in a spectacular way.

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NHL Rumors: Tallon, Sullivan, and the Penguins

Dale Tallon to be relieved of GM and President duties Sportsnet: This felt predestined but reports have confirmed that Tallon will be dismissed by the Florida Panthers. It is the second time Tallon hired Joel Quenneville only to be fired…

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NHL News: Wild, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Coyotes and Islanders

Sarah McLellan:  Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter could not play on Friday night due to an undisclosed injury against the Vancouver Canucks. At first, it was reported to be a game-time decision but clearly he could not go. Chris Johnston: …

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NHL Playoffs GameDay Notebook: Arizona Coyotes vs Nashville Predators Game 4

The Nashville Predators try to avoid elimination at the hands of the Arizona Coyotes on Friday afternoon. Can their forwards step up along with their special teams?

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