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Panthers Win Longest Shootout in NHL History

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The record for the longest NHL shootout was broken last night in Miami as the Florida Panthers defeated the Washington Capitals after 20 marathon rounds. Sports Interaction’s NHL Betting Lines The shootout took a total of 17 minutes and 43 seconds and was finally decided by Florida’s Nick Bjugstad on his second shot attempt. He...

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Capitals Beat Blackhawks 3-2 in NHL Winter Classic

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

There were some questionable moments during the NHL’s 2015 Winter Classic on New Years Day, including some musical acts that left fans scratching their heads, an earlier than normal puck drop, a very evident issue with sun glare and the lowest television ratings in Winter Classic history. Despite some of the quirks from this year’s...

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Toronto Maple Leafs Fire Coach Randy Carlyle

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Randy Carlyle Tuesday ending what was often tenuous relationship between the veteran bench boss and upper management. The Maple Leafs are currently in fourth place in the Atlantic Division at 21-16-3, but have lost seven of their last nine games. Assistant coaches Peter Horachek and Steve Spott will...

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Montreal Completes Boston Sweep with 3-1 Win

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Montreal Canadiens gave the Boston Bruins an early exit in the 2014 NHL playoffs, but the Bruins opportunity to retaliate in one of hockey’s most heated rivalries went unanswered in the following regular season. Last night, the Habs completed the 4-0 sweep of the Bruins at the TD Garden, winning 3-1. Carey Price put...

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Tortorella Reflects on Time in Vancouver

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

John Tortorella was fired by the Vancouver Canucks after the conclusion of the 2013-14 NHL season and after reflecting on his time with the team believes his dismissal was justified. Tortorella spoke with WDAE 620 in Tampa Bay on Friday where he admitted his lack of consistency during the second half of the season was...

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Former NHL Defenseman Steve Montador Dead at 35

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The hockey world is mourning the death of former NHL defenseman Steve Montador after he was found unconscious in his Mississauga, Ontario home and was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived on the scene. He was 35 years old. Police responded to a 911 call around 2am but attempts to revive Montador were unsuccessful. “We...

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Blackhawks Win Shootout But Lose Patrick Kane

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks won in a shootout against the Florida Panthers, 3-2, but may ultimately lose in the long run. Patrick Kane sustained an upper-body injury during the game that may sideline him for as long as 10 weeks, well into the 2015 playoffs. Kane, the current co-leader in goals scored in the league this...

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Jaromir Jagr Traded to Florida Panthers

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The New Jersey Devils have traded right wing Jaromir Jagr to the Florida Panthers, the Devils announced on Thursday, making the Panthers Jagr’s eighth team since being drafted 5th overall in the 1990 draft. For Jagr, New Jersey will get Florida’s second-round draft pick in 2015 as well as the choice of either Florida or...

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LIVE NHL Trade Deadline Updates: 2015 Deals and Rumors

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

This year’s trade deadline is looking a little different than usual, as many teams are making deals before the Monday trade deadline, in order to avoid the pressure and the rising prices that often occur day of. Seeing the trades being spread out a few weeks before the deadline seems to be a developing trend...

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The Connor McDavid Sweepstakes Date Set for April 18th

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The NHL regular season is about to finish up which typically means hockey news is tilted towards teams fighting for Wild Card spots or speculation about who will raise the cup this year. Instead, many will focus on the NHL Draft Lottery which we now know will take place on April 18th. Each team that...

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Ovechkin Scores 50 Goals in a Season for Sixth Time

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Washington Capitals wing Alex Ovechkin has accomplished something that only five other NHL players have done in the history of the league, scoring his 50th goal of the season for the sixth time in his career. The 29 year old Ovechkin joins the list of names including Mario Lemieux, Guy Lafleur, Marcel Dionne, Mike Bossy...

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New York Rangers Clinch President's Trophy

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Just one year after the New York Rangers lost to the Los Angeles Kings in the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals, they’ve clinched the NHL’s President’s Trophy for earning the best record in the regular season. The Rangers 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night gave New York their third President’s Trophy in...

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Will the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs Be Stacked with Canadian Teams?

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

If the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs began today, there would be four Canadian teams (out of seven total) on the right side of the standings for the first time since the 2005-06 season. The Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames are all likely to qualify for the 2014-15 playoffs. There’s a possibility...

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Crucial Night for Flames, Senators in Playoff Race

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Tonight is a big night for two Canadian NHL teams as they could secure playoff spots in the Western Conference. The Calgary Flames are clinging to the third spot behind the Vancouver Canucks, while the Winnipeg Jets are hoping to edge the Los Angeles Kings for the last wild card spot. Calgary will face Los...

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Flames Take Out Kings, Will Face Canucks In Playoffs

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Last night, the Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 in a crucial game that has eliminated Los Angeles from playoff contention. No one predicted the Flames would make it to the playoffs this year, making a trip to the postseason all the more satisfying for the youngsters. Calgary forward Jiri Hudler netted two...

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Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames Preview, Scores and Results

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Vancouver Canucks will host the Calgary Flames in a best-of-seven series in the first round of the NHL playoffs on Wednesday. Neither team made the playoffs last year. In fact, Calgary hasn’t reached the postseason since 2006, which makes their appearance, in spite of a young but up-and-coming roster, even more surprising. Vancouver, on...

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators Preview, Scores and Results

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators are set to face off in the first round of the NHL Playoffs on Wednesday and neither team are strangers to the postseason. Chicago has won two Stanley Cup Championships in the last five years, while the Predators have qualified for the postseason four times in the last six...

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators Preview, Scores and Prediction

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Are the Ottawa Senators the best underdog bet in the first round or will Price continue to carry the Montreal Canadiens on his back? Montreal Canadiens: The Montreal Canadiens piled up points all season long with Carey Price shouldering the load in goal. The problem is what Price accomplished in the regular season overshadows some...

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Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders Preview, Scores and Prediction

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Looking for a key to this series? Check out the Capitals’ lethal power play against the Islanders’ shoddy penalty killing. The Capitals are -159 favorites in the series. Washington Capitals: For years, the Capitals were all flash-and-dash living and dying by the red light behind both nets. This year, thanks to Barry Trotz and his...

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Can Canada Defy the Odds and Bring the Stanley Cup Home?

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

It’s been 22 years since the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup, which was the last time a Canadian NHL team earned the Championship. Currently, a Canadian team has a +331 odds of winning the Stanley Cup, while U.S. based teams are set at -519. (UPDATE: Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup odds moved to +263...