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Playoff Matchups and Races as of March 17th

A look at the playoff matchups for the Eastern and Western Conferences heading into tonight's action.   Eastern Conference playoff races - (images from Damian Echevarrieta @Ech28) Western Conference playoff races

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Injuries: Penguins, Jets, Anderson, Hall, Lundqvist, Elias and More

Josh Yohe of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Evgeni Malkin will join the Penguins for part of their road trip to New Jersey, Dallas and Arizona. GM Jim Rutherford said at the GM meetings that Malkin would be out for a week or…

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Video: Kadri Delivers a Check to the Head of Fraser

Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri delivers an illegal check to the head to Edmonton Oilers defenseman Matt Fraser. Kadri received a two minute minor on the play. Update: James Mirtle: Kadri will have a hearing on Wednesday. Do you…

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Video: Nightly NHL Recap for March 16th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – four games were on the schedule. Capitals 4 - Sabres 3 Lightning 4 - Canadiens 2 Oilers 4 - Maple Leafs 1 Kings 1 - Coyotes 0

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NHL Draft Lottery Standings and Remaining Schedules – Mar. 16th

A daily look at the teams that are currently outside the playoffs and that would be apart of the NHL draft lottery. Included are their point totals, odds of winning the draft lottery, games played and their remaining schedule.

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Rumors and Notes: Sharks, Flames, Penguins and Wild

Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Joe Thornton has had separate conversations with GM Doug Wilson and owner Hasso Plattner after his "keep his mouth shut" and "stop lying" comments. "I talked with Hasso and Doug," Thornton…

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Eastern and Western Conference Playoff Races Ending Mar. 15th

Damien Echevarrieta: A look at the playoff races for both the Eastern and Western Conference heading into tonight's action.

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Injuries: Penguins, Rangers, Senators, Wild, Leafs and Flyers

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin was injured 85 seconds into Saturday's game. He returned for four more shifts, but didn't come out for the second. Good news for them is that it may not be out…

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Video: Nightly NHL Recap for March 15th 2015

Highlights from last night's action - seven games were on the schedule. Red Wings 5 - Penguins 1 NY Rangers 2 - Panthers 1 Hurricanes 3 - Blue Jackets 2 Blues 3 - Stars 0 Senators 2 - Flyers 1…

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Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Sabres, Preds, Blues, Devils and Flyers

 Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There will be changes in San Jose if the Sharks miss the playoffs. Head coach Todd McLellan will certainly be let go, and many are wondering if GM Doug Wilson would be fired as…

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Video: Friedman and Cox in Saturday Night Headlines

Friedman talking about the Sharks. Joe Thornton and Doug Wilson have talked, and the owner has talked to both. Cox: At the GM meetings, they will talk about using 3-on-3 in overtime, video review on goalie interference, cameras in the…

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Video: Nightly NHL Recap for March 14th 2015

Highlights from last night's action - five games were on the schedule. Flyers 7 - Red Wings 2 Bruins 2 - Penguins 0 Blackhawks 6 - Sharks 2 NY Rangers 2 - Sabres 0 Jets 2 - Lightning 1 Canadiens…

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