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St. Louis Blues May Have Long-Term Solution on Defence

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It has only been three games, but defenceman Philip Broberg has had a strong start to his St. Louis Blues career. The native from Sweden has recorded a point in three straight games to open the season. While it is still early, it seems the Blues may have a long-term solution on defence. The Problem that Needs a Solution It has been three and a half seasons since the Blues last … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues May Have Long-Term Solution on Defence

East Notes: Guentzel, Peterka, Poitras

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New Tampa Bay Lightning star Jake Guentzel is set to play in the team’s season opener on Friday night, shares Bally Sports Florida’s Gabby Shirley. Guentzel will return to the team’s top line and top powerplay unit after missing parts of multiple practices this week with an undisclosed injury. Guentzel will fill the role of Lightning legend Steven Stamkos after the latter moved … [Read more...] about East Notes: Guentzel, Peterka, Poitras

Bruins’ Matt Poitras Silences Doubt With ‘Special’ Season Debut

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BOSTON — The Bruins didn’t necessarily need to plug forward Matthew Poitras back into the lineup Saturday, but they wanted a different look and decided to roll the dice on the 20-year-old. Poitras made sure to reward that decision, as he was the primary difference between a win and a loss. The B’s found themselves on the winning end of an overtime matchup with the Los … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Matt Poitras Silences Doubt With ‘Special’ Season Debut

Recap: Pastrnak’s tally lifts Bruins past Kings, 2-1, in OT

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Photo by China Wong/NHLI via Getty Images David Pastrnak now has three goals in three games. The Boston Bruins edged out the Los Angeles Kings, 2-1, on David Pastrnak’s overtime goal on Saturday afternoon at the TD Garden. The thrilling sequence was powered by the Bruins’ youth, with Matt Poitras and Mason Lohrei equally contributing to the winning play. Here are the … [Read more...] about Recap: Pastrnak’s tally lifts Bruins past Kings, 2-1, in OT

NHL Rumours: New York Rangers Forward Extension Talks

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It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The NHL season is underway, but there’s still plenty of talk about contracts. Some big-name players have already inked contracts to take themselves off the free agent market. However, there are some names that could get to July 1. Plenty of team executives are trying to prevent his from happening and some talks may happen during the … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: New York Rangers Forward Extension Talks

Report: Perhaps Surprisingly that One Injury Could Spell Trouble for the Florida Panthers

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The Florida Panthers lost last night 3-1 against the Ottawa Senators, but they could very well have loss more than just the game. At this point, David Pagnotta, of the Fourth Period, is reporting that Aleksander Barkov avoided serious injury. It does appear to be a sprain, and his status will eventually be announced as week-to-week. Aleksander Barkov Will Miss Some Time With a … [Read more...] about Report: Perhaps Surprisingly that One Injury Could Spell Trouble for the Florida Panthers

NHL Predictions: Oct. 12 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs

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Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 12 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Toronto Maple Leafs