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Watch live: Penguins at Lightning

Coming off a victory over Washington, Pittsburgh completes a back-to-back as it visits Tampa Bay.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl-free-game-day-10-163855322.html?src=rss

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Early-season trends for each NHL team

The first week of the NHL season has come and gone. While a small sample size can be misleading -- the New Jersey Devils and Vegas Golden Knights, presumed cellar dwellers, are among the three remaining undefeated teams (the St. Louis Blues are the third) and Alex Ovechkin is on pace for 164 goals --
Source: http://www.espn.com/fantasy/hockey/story/_/id/21002550/fantasy-nhl-early-season-trends-players-all-31-teams?src=rss

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Two NHL players catch massive sturgeon

Now that's a huge fish! Winnipeg Jets players Matt Hendricks and Dustin Byfuglien caught a massive sturgeon in British Columbia's Fraser River. Just in case you were wondering, Sturgeon Slayers, the guide company the two players used for their fishing trip, has a strict catch and release policy
Source: http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/news/nhl-players-catch-massive-sturgeon-fraser-river/bkhnz6yl3n33165s0v9n6pz0l?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter?src=rss

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Canadiens place former Flyers Mark Streit on waivers

Four months after signing him, the Canadiens have placed former Flyer Mark Streit on waivers.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/canadiens-place-former-flyers-mark-200928113.html?src=rss

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NHL's new rule has turned coach's challenge into blackjack

The NHL's new challenge rule has evolved into a play-the-odds gamble of high stakes hockey and the Flyers were among the first to feel its impact. By John Boruk
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nhls-rule-turned-coachs-challenge-183326002.html?src=rss

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Report: Canadiens placing D Streit on waivers

Veteran defenseman Mark Streit is suddenly the odd man out in the Montreal Canadiens' ongoing blue-line shuffle. A person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday that the Canadiens have placed the 39-year-old on waivers. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity
Source: http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/21002191/montreal-canadiens-place-mark-streit-waivers?src=rss

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NHL Flame-o-Meter: No one is hotter than Alex Ovechkin and the Golden Knights

As the NHL embarks on its second full week of the 2017-18 season, a handful of teams -- and one specific player -- have lit up the headlines. In honor of their efforts, which will inevitably either be forgotten by season's end or precede a descent into mediocrity the following week, here's a
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/nhl-flame-o-meter-no-one-is-hotter-than-alex-ovechkin-and-the-golden-knights/?src=rss

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Puck Daddy Bag of Mail: Struggling Habs, hot starts, historical duos

How will McDavid and Matthews stack up to Crosby and Ovechkin when all is said and done? Ryan Lambert answers that and more in his weekly mailbag.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/puck-daddy-bag-mail-struggling-habs-hot-starts-historical-duos-161339454.html?src=rss

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Nathan Walker becomes first Australian to play in NHL

(CNN) - At the age of only 13, Nathan Walker packed his bags and moved more than 14,000 kilometers from home to pursue an ice hockey dream Growing up in the heat of Australia, the chances of fulfilling dream of becoming a professional ice hockey player were arguably pretty slim. But thanks to his coach
Source: https://www.local10.com/sports/nathan-walker-becomes-first-australian-to-play-in-nhl?src=rss

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Wednesday night in the NHL: Red-hot Devils stay perfect, notes, highlights, oddities

New Jersey Devils have flipped the script It's Oct. 12, and the New Jersey Devils are the last undefeated team in the Eastern Conference. That's right, the same New Jersey Devils that finished last in the East last season.  The Devils earned that distinction with a 6-3 victory over the Toronto
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/last-night-in-the-nhl-red-hot-devils-stay-perfect-notes-highlights-oddities/?src=rss

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NHL DFS Picks: Strategy, advice, values for DraftKings, FanDuel for Thurday, October 12

Welcome to another fun NHL DFS slate. There are some intriguing values and potential picks tonight. Once again, though ,we must remind you that this isn't the only daily fantasy hockey tool you should use. Instead, look at this as a blueprint for my thoughts on the Thursday, October 12th slate for
Source: http://www.sportingnews.com/fantasy/sport/news/nhl-dfs-picks-strategy-advice-daily-fantasy-hockey-thursday-october-12-draftkings-fanduel-sleepers-values-gpp-tournaments-cash-games/2szb5zm6s2sq17xbj3a1tdqwp?src=rss

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Preview: Rested Lightning catch Penguins on second half of back-to-back

TV: FOX Sports Sun TIME: Pregame coverage begins at 7 p.m. TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning had two days off before Thursday's game against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that will be traveling for the second half of a back-to-back, but Victor Hedman doesn't want to think about potential advantages
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/10/12/preview-rested-lightning-catch-penguins-on-second-half-back-to-back.html?src=rss

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After NHL snub, Russian league becomes springboard to Olympics

Often seen as a destination for veterans or those struggling for ice-time in North America's National Hockey League (NHL), the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has suddenly become a haven for Russians with Olympic aspirations. Following the NHL's decision to bar its players from competing at the
Source: http://ca.reuters.com/article/canadaSportsNews/idCAKBN1CH164-OCASP?src=rss

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Hornqvist has 2 points in season debut, Pens beat Caps 3-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Patric Hornqvist went right back to the net where he feels most comfortable and was in his element once again.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/hornqvist-2-points-season-debut-pens-beat-caps-071422613.html?src=rss

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Monahan's OT goal puts Flames past Kings 4-3 in Jagr's debut

Jaromir Jagr was already in his eighth NHL season when Matthew Tkachuk was born in 1997, and the 45-year-old star felt all of those extra years when he began his 24th season in the league with the Calgary Flames. Tkachuk scored two goals before Sean Monahan got the winner 1:02 into overtime during the
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/monahans-ot-goal-puts-flames-past-kings-4-053114558--nhl.html?src=rss

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Dose: Schneider stones Leafs

The Thursday Dose looks at the Devils going to 3-0 as well as wins by the Capitals, Ducks, Flames and Avalanche.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/dose-schneider-stones-leafs-052500916--spt.html?src=rss

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Sidney Crosby Should Hear From Department of Player Safety After Braden Holtby Hit

Sidney Crosby is the face of the NHL. He's often the player featured in league advertising, his team is often featured on nationally televised games, and he's one of the most elite hockey players in the game today. He should also be getting a call from the Department of Player Safety. Last night
Source: https://www.defendingbigd.com/2017/10/12/16464556/sidney-crosby-braden-holtby-hit-suspension-player-safety-hearing-henrik-lundqvist-cody-eakin-hit?utm_campaign=defendingbigd&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter?src=rss

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Dallas Stars Look To Go Streaking Versus Nashville Predators Tonight

After seemingly dominating their first two games in possession and shooting metrics, and losing both efforts, the Dallas Stars finally got their first win of the season against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. It was another game in which the Stars dominated puck possession, but this time, a solid
Source: https://www.defendingbigd.com/2017/10/12/16463974/dallas-stars-nashville-predators-game-preview-how-to-watch-stream-online-john-klingberg-scoring-race?src=rss

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Boston continues to lose against Colorado with 6-3 victory for Avalanche

The Boston Bruins did everything they could think of to try and come back on Wednesday night, chasing down a miserable 4-0 shutout loss at TD Garden to Colorado this past weekend. Their best efforts still proved to fall short, though, as the Avalanche swept their home-and-away series against the Bruins
Source: https://www.milehighhockey.com/2017/10/11/16463456/boston-continues-to-lose-against-colorado-with-6-3-victory-for-avalanche?src=rss

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Blackhawks' Nick Schmaltz not expected to play vs. Wild

Nick Schmaltz is not expected to be back in the Chicago Blackhawks lineup Thursday against the Minnesota Wild after already missing the last two games with an upper-body injury, coach Joel Quenneville told WGN Radio this morning. Quenneville added that the team is “hopeful” he can play Saturday night
Source: https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2017/10/12/16463506/blackhawks-nick-schmaltz-injury-wild-nhl-2017?src=rss

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