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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sat. Dec. 13th 2014

13 games were played last yesterday, ending with Antti Niemi's 2-0 shutout of the Predators. Two games were settled in overtime, and three went to a shootout.

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NHL Rumors II: Sens, Pens, Habs, Blues, Stars and Outdoor Games

Darren Dreger: Senators GM Bryan Murray sent a memo to all teams letting them know that Colin Greening is available. Everyone has known that he's been available all year, but the memo takes it to the next level. He'll make…

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NHL Rumors I: Ducks, Hawks, Coyotes, Bruins, Oilers, Kings and Canes

Elliotte Friedman of Sportnet: Ducks Matt Beleskey scored his 14th goal of the season and will be a UFA at the year. The Ducks don't need the cap space this year and will be going for it, so he won't…

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Injuries: Crosby, Jackets, Wings, Sharks, Flyers, Sabres, Canes and Leafs

Shelly Anderson: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on Sidney Crosby: "There is no indication at this time that this is the mumps, but we are going to hold him out (two games) as a precaution. We'll have additional test results in…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Dec. 12th 2014

Four games were played last night. Carey Price made 44 saves and the Canadiens put six past Martin Jones on 20 shots.

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NHL Rumors II: Bruins, Sabres, Wings, Leafs, Oilers and Blues

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Some right wing trade candidates for the Bruins:Chris Stewart (BUF), David Perron (EDM), Michael Ryder  (NJ), Chris Neil (OTT) and Erik Cole (DAL). Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Neither Ryan Spooner or Alexander Khokhlachev may be high-end trade chips despite being two of their higher-end prospects.…

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Injuries: Leafs, Avs, Sens, Pens, Lightning and Blackhawks

James Mirtle: Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas on Leo Komarov's concussion: "Once his symptoms are gone then we'll start the return to play protocol and progress from there." James Mirtle: It will be the middle of December at the earliest…

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NHL Rumors I: Babcock, Flames, Leafs, Scouting and Outdoor Games

NHL.com: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock refutes reports that he's close to signing a contract extension. " Ken Holland and I, we talked before the year, we agreed that we wouldn't do this during the year," Babcock said. "Our team…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Dec. 11th 2014

10 games on last night's NHL schedule. The Avs needed a shootout to beat the Jets. Alex Steen returned, scoring two goals and adding an assist.

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Quick Hits: Healthy Scratches and Injury Updates For Tonight

John Vogl: The Sabres will make Cody Hodgson a healthy scratch. Adam Kimelman: Flyers scratches tonight: Michael Del Zotto, Carlo Colaiacovo and Vinny Lecavalier. Brent Wallace: Senators Marc Methot said he's still being bothered by his injury and won't play…

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Videos: Garbutt and Scandella Suspension Videos

The NHL has suspended Stars forward Ryan Garbutt for three games for his slew foot on Jets Dustin Byfuglien. Byfuglien wasn't injury on the play. Garbutt has a history of supplementary discipline. The NHL has suspended Wild's defenseman Marco Scandella…

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NHL Rumors II: Sabres, Avs, Hurricanes, Red Wings and Ducks

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sabres GM Tim Murray has let it be known that he's willing to trade Chris Stewart anytime once he receives a fair offer. The Senators and Bruins have shown interest. The Bruins may be thinking they don't…

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