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Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington's playoff hopes

Capitals score 5 straight goals to beat the Flyers 5-2, a big win for Washington's playoff hopes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Turns out that, no, the Washington Capitals aren't ready to give up on their chances of making the playoffs.
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Emotional Kiprusoff honoured to see Flames retire his number

Emotional Kiprusoff honoured to see Flames retire his number

CALGARY — Twenty years after unceremoniously arriving in Calgary only to backstop the Flames to an unexpected playoff berth and improbable run to the 2004 Stanley Cup final, Miikka Kiprusoff will have his number retired on Saturday night.
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Devils add toughness by acquiring Kurtis MacDermid in a trade with the Avalanche

Devils add toughness by acquiring Kurtis MacDermid in a trade with the Avalanche

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have acquired Kurtis MacDermid in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche, giving them some much-needed toughness as they try to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.
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Leafs GM Brad Treliving talks Lyubuskin deal, approach ahead of NHL trade deadline

Leafs GM Brad Treliving talks Lyubuskin deal, approach ahead of NHL trade deadline

TORONTO — Brad Treliving did some late-night shopping. After addressing a glaring need on his blue line, the Maple Leafs general manager still has a long list of areas he would like to touch on ahead of the NHL's March 8 trade deadline.
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Goalie fights, often a crowd favourite, have almost completely disappeared from the NHL

Goalie fights, often a crowd favourite, have almost completely disappeared from the NHL

Watching fights between Patrick Roy and Mike Vernon and Ron Hextall and Felix Potvin in the 1990s, Martin Biron recalled, he always wanted to be the goaltender who could win a bout as the spunky underdog.
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Colorado visits Nashville after Parise's 2-goal game

Colorado visits Nashville after Parise's 2-goal game

Colorado Avalanche (37-19-5, third in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (34-25-2, fourth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 6 p.m.
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Sharks visit the Stars after Duclair's 2-goal game

Sharks visit the Stars after Duclair's 2-goal game

San Jose Sharks (15-38-5, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (36-17-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m.
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Panthers bring win streak into matchup against the Red Wings

Panthers bring win streak into matchup against the Red Wings

Florida Panthers (40-16-4, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (33-21-6, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 3 p.m.
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Bruins visit the Islanders after Geekie's hat trick

Bruins visit the Islanders after Geekie's hat trick

Boston Bruins (35-12-14, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (25-20-14, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
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Flames bring 4-game win streak into matchup against the Penguins

Flames bring 4-game win streak into matchup against the Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins (27-22-8, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (29-25-5, fifth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m.
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