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Northwest Division Preview: Canucks See Rivals on Horizon

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: January 15, 2013

First place in the Northwest has been the exclusive possession of the Vancouver Canucks for the past few seasons, but now some contenders are emerging to challenge their dominance of the division. NHL props NHL futures Calgary Flames The season hasn’t even started yet, but already things are going less than smoothly for some of...

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Northwest Division Top Two, Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild

• Zach Rance

• Last Updated: February 9, 2012

The Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota Wild will meet up Thursday night for an exciting battle between the two best teams in the Northwest Division. Although the Canucks hold a commanding 13-point lead over the Wild in the division, Minnesota desperately needs to pick up a win here in order to hold off the Phoenix...

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Renewed Hostilities Between Bruins, Habs

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: January 12, 2012

Frank Doyle previews another full night of fantastic hockey action! Even though there’s a considerable difference between them in the standings, games between Montreal and Boston are always close. That’s what hatred can do. Montreal is struggling this year while the Bruins are looking good for the first back-to-back Stanley Cups since the ‘97-‘98 Red...

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Iginla Goes For a Milestone on Hockey Night In Canada

• Joe LaTengo

• Last Updated: January 6, 2012

The first Hockey Night In Canada telecast of 2012 is on tap, and Joe LaTengo has some beverages chilled in anticipation of Detroit visiting Toronto; he hopes he has enough to see him through Minnesota at Calgary. The regular season is halfway through, but the dogfight continues for the bottom playoff places in the NHL’s...

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Four Intriguing Matchups on NHL's Wednesday Schedule

• Joe LaTengo

• Last Updated: January 4, 2012

East is East and West is West, at least in conference terms, and it’s up to Joe LaTengo to determine where these eight teams stand before the “great Judgment Seat.” Three of Wednesday’s pairings (Winnipeg at Montreal, Boston at New Jersey, San Jose at Anaheim, and Minnesota at Vancouver) feature recently ascending teams meeting squads...

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More Misery for Ryan Miller When Maple Leafs Visit Buffalo?

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: December 22, 2011

Ryan Miller’s got troubles, the Wild and Oilers would like a win and the Jets look for revenge against Montreal. Frank Doyle reports on the highlight matchups of tonight’s hockey action! What a rotten year it’s been for Ryan Miller. Firstly, the rest of the League seem to be queuing up to zap him on...

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Bruins at Leafs NHL Game of the Day

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: November 30, 2011

Frank Doyle looks forward to the Wild at the Oilers, the Habs at the spluttering Ducks and the highlight of the night, Boston at Toronto! No prizes for guessing what’s today’s game of the day. Two of the NHL’s hottest teams face off in Toronto when the Boston Bruins cross the border to take on...

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Oilers, Leafs Enjoying Life at the Top

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: November 3, 2011

Two Canadian teams are red hot right now and they’re not necessarily who you expect. Frank Doyle reports from the ice. The young men of Edmonton are growing up quickly. For two years the Oilers have languished in hockey’s basement. Now they are on top of the Western Division and lords of all they survey....

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NHL Preview: Minnesota Wild

• Charlie Boccanegra

• Last Updated: September 30, 2011

Charlie Boccanegra thinks the Wild have improved on offense but the defense is still a cause for concern. Todd Richards has been trying to implement a more offensive style of hockey since he took over as the Wild’s head coach two seasons ago. Richards was moved on during the summer, and now it’s up to...

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Ducks on the Road, Stars on the Slide and a Classic in Calgary!

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: February 18, 2011

Frank Doyle previews the weekend action – Anaheim at Minnesota and Philadelphia at Carolina tonight, Dallas at Vancouver tomorrow and the Heritage Classic in Calgary on Sunday! Ducks at Wild What an extraordinary road record the Ducks are currently enjoying. They’ve won their last six road games, starting with a 4-3 shootout win at Montreal...