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NHL: Bruins Batter Luongo to Force Game 7 in Vancouver

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Another Stanley Cup Finals game in Boston, another shellacking for the Vancouver Canucks. With the series now tied at 3-3, Al Dannity asks what has caused Vancouver’s troubles on the road? Inside Luongo’s head The Bruins had a clear game plan for this match-up. Get after Roberto Luongo early and keep at it. After firing...

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NHL: Canucks and Bruins Await Destiny in Game 7

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Vancouver Canuck and Boston Bruins have been inseparable in the Stanley Cup Finals but something has got to give tonight. Al Dannity breaks down the key factors that will decide tonight’s huge Game 7. Luongo must be comeback king We’ve been here before with Roberto Luongo. The Canucks’ goaltender has endured some rough nights...

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NHL: Bruins Win and Vancouver Riots After Explosive Game 7

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Boston Bruins ended a 39 year wait to lift the Stanley Cup with a big time 4-0 victory on the road. Some Vancouver Canucks fans sadly didn’t take the defeat in their stride as violent scenes erupted across the city in the wake of the defeat. Thomas earned this one Tim Thomas has seen...

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NHL Preview: Ottawa Senators

• Charlie Boccanegra

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The bad news looks set to continue for the Ottawa Senators. Charlie Boccanegra reports. The Ottawa Senators’ free fall hit rock bottom last year as one of the Eastern Conference premier teams for the past decade had one of the worst records in the NHL. I don’t expect that to change this upcoming season as...

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Canucks Sign Swedish Blomstrand, Recall Schroeder and Ballard

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

In Chicago, the Vancouver Canucks continue to throw young prospects to the Chicago Wolves – Vancouver’s American Hockey League farm team. The newest member to join the pack is Swedish forward, Ludwig Blomstrand. Standing at 6″1 and weighing in at 198 pounds, 20-year-old Blomstrand ranked third in goals this season playing 44 games in Sweden’s...

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Windsor Spitfire Ben Johnson Released on Bail in Sexual Assault Case

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

New Jersey Devils prospect, Ben Johnson, has been released on a $30,000 bail after the Windsor Spitfire was charged with two counts of sexual assault. The alleged assaults involved a 16-year-old and a 20-year-old, in two separate incidents. Johnson’s parents were not in attendance Tuesday for his court appearance. Johnson was seen walking out of...

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Wednesday's NHL Betting Picks

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Puck Luck Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings (-130, 5) It looks as though the Red Wings will be without their entire starting No. 1 line tonight against the Flyers. Henrik Zetterberg, who leads the Wings with 30 points, is out for a couple of weeks with a back injury, Pavel Datsyuk is still recovering...

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Wayne Gretzky Gives NHL a Boost on Conan O’Brien

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

There was no man more instrumental in selling the game of hockey than Wayne Gretzky and now, almost 15 years since his retirement, not much has changed. Gretzky made an appearance on Conan Thursday night to talk about Sunday’s Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings game being held at Dodger Stadium, his history on late-night...

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Montreal Canadiens Lose Carey Price After Olympics Injury

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Carey Price may have been golden for Team Canada at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, but the Montreal Canadiens are feeling the brunt of an injury Price suffered during the Games. He left Wednesday’s pregame skate after pulling up on a lower-body injury that he reportedly re-aggravated during the Olympics. The Canadiens expect him to...

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NHL 2014 Heritage Classic: Poor Ticket Sales For Canucks vs. Senators

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

B.C. Place was considered a perfect site for the 2014 Tim Horton’s NHL Heritage Classic between the visiting Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Canucks, but just days away from Sunday’s puck drop, ticket sales are underwhelming to say the least. Ticket prices are said to be a major factor here, starting at $104 and going...

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Score: Live Updates, Result

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Montreal Canadiens travel to Pittsburgh tonight in a game that should showcase a couple of clubs trying to shake their Sochi hangovers. It’s been a few days since the closing ceremonies, but most squads have only had time to squeeze in one full practice. The Canadiens hopped on a plane to Pittsburgh Wednesday night...

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Miller, Ott Trade Makes St. Louis Blues New Stanley Cup Favorite

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The NHL 2014 Trade Deadline may be two days away, but the St. Louis Blues have gone all-in already. The Blues made a major deal with the Buffalo Sabres Friday, moving Jaroslav Halak, Chris Stewart, prospect William Carrier as well as a first and a third-round draft pick in exchange for goaltender Ryan Miller and...

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NHL Trade Deadline Rumors, Preview: Callahan, Vanek, Kesler, St. Louis

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

My NHL Trade Deadline Day live blog is now up and rolling right here. Stick around all day for all the moves, rumors, and my analysis. By the time the NHL 2014 Trade Deadline rolls around at 3 p.m. EST on Wednesday, the landscape of the league may have changed drastically. As usual, a couple...

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2014 NHL Trade Deadline: Live Deal Updates and Rumors

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

NHL Trade Deadline Day is a lot a first date with the hottest cheerleader in the school. It’s an event you’ve had in your mind for a long time and now that it’s finally happening. You have big expectations. Sometimes, those expectations are met. Like, she’s the hottest cheerleader in the school. Meanwhile, this year...

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NHL GM Meetings: Rule Changes to Shootouts, Overtime, Video Review?

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Shootouts aren’t going away in the National Hockey League, but we may see fewer of them deciding the outcome of games down the road. League general managers begin their annual meetings today in Florida with a full slate of topics to discuss. At the top of that list is regular season overtime and shootouts. Since...

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Patrick Roy and Colorado Avalanche Ready for Montreal Canadiens

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

It’s been a long time since Patrick Roy was a legend playing goal for the Montreal Canadiens. Now, he returns to Montreal as the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche for the first time. When he burst on the scene with the Canadiens as a rookie, he helped the Habs win the Stanley Cup in...

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Alain Vigneault's New York Rangers May End John Tortorella Era

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

If the Vancouver Canucks can’t beat Alain Vigneault and the New York Rangers Tuesday night at home, their already slim playoff hopes will take another major blow. A setback like that might also spell the end for Canucks coach John Tortorella. In his first year behind the Vancouver bench, Tortorella has been everything we’ve come to...

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Vancouver Canucks' Trevor Linden Hire a Short-Sighted PR Move

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Trevor Linden is a great guy and a Vancouver Canucks icon – let’s just get that out of the way immediately. However, his hiring as the team’s president of hockey operations is nothing more than a public relations move to sell tickets. That he’ll do. Canucks fans still love their longtime captain and he has...

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview, Score & Results

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle has previews and predictions for all of the NHL playoffs’ opening-round matchups. This time he breaks down the Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning. See all of Sports Interaction’s NHL odds here. Odds: Canadiens -134, Lightning -106 Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens knew they would almost certainly face the Lightning for the past two...

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Preview, Score & Results

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle has previews and predictions for all of the NHL playoffs’ opening-round series. This time he breaks down the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. Check out all of Sports Interaction’s NHL Stanley Cup odds here. Odds: Pittsburgh -333, Columbus -220 Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins averaged three goals per game and owned the league’s...