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Capitals: Stanley Cup Contenders?
Five reasons why the Washington Capitals will challenge for the National Hockey League's holy grail in the years to come:
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Cup Winners on Losing Streak
Alexander Semin had a hat trick and Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals including the game winner to defeat the Stanley Cup defenders.
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2008-2009 NHL Eastern Conference Preview
Both the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins seem destined to remain powerhouses, but there are questions abound as to which one, if either, will finish on top.
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Henrik Lundqvist: A Top NHL Goalie
Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has made the Rangers a viable contender in the Eastern Conference and has them thinking Stanley Cup
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Let the games begin!
The contenders are getting their game faces on, and even the pretenders are getting their last licks in before they get their golf clubs out.
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NHL 1st Round Playoff Predictions
You've read all the long-winded analyses. Now, get the poop on the NHL's first round winners in the form of Japanese poetry called Haiku.
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NHL Announces Player Awards
Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind’Amour, New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr and Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin were among the winners during the NHL awards show.
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NHL Free Agent Signings: East
The NHL's free agent signing period opened at the beginning of July. Here's a quick look at the Eastern Conference's early winners and losers.
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No Way, Broadway
The New York Rangers just acquired one of the top 5 players in hockey, but now there are more question marks in the Big Apple than ever before.
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NHL Notebook
The Top 4 in the Western Conference are putting together play-off runs that would make the Eastern Conference leaders drool.
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NHL Notebook
The Top 4 in the Western Conference are putting together play-off runs that would make the Eastern Conference leaders drool.

Hockey Stadium Road Trip
Why limit yourself to seeing hockey games at your nearest hockey stadium? Combine your love of hockey with your next road trip.
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NHL Quickhits, February 12, 2007
Brad Stuart, Wayne Primeau, Andrew Ference, Chuck Kobasew, Pascal Dupuis, and Jaromir Jagr updates. The latest news for the NHL as of February 12, 2007
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Philadelphia Flyers Retooling Roster
After the Flyers were eliminated from the 2008 NHL playoffs following a spectacular run, it was imperative that they address their weakest position - defense
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Playoff Race to the Finish
With only about one week remaining in the National Hockey League Schedule, there are 6 teams battling for the final three playoff positions.
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The Worst Bloopers in NHL Hockey
Even the world's best athletes, who grace posters and appear on television to millions of people every week, make mistakes. When things go wrong, every one knows.
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2006 Top NHL Draft Picks
The 2006 NHL draft was full of dreams being fulfilled, with the future young talent waiting patiently for their names to be called by an NHL team.
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Flyers' R.J. Umberger Surprises
After an average regular season in which he scored 13 goals in 74 games, Umberger already has 9 goals in the team's first 12 playoff contests
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Flyers' Richards Proved His Worth
It's rare that professional sports players get signed to many long-term contracts. So when Philadelphia signed Richards to 12 years this season it made waves
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Lang a Montreal Canadien
The Montreal Canadiens finally put together the last pieces of the team with which they will enter their 100th season by acquiring forward Robert Lang
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Los Angeles Kings Name Murray Coach
The Los Angeles Kings officially named Terry Murray their new head coach on Thursday, handing him one of the biggest reclamation projects in the National Hockey League.
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Mascot of the Month
Soem mascots sthine more than others. Every month, I'll be highlighting a mascot who knows just how to strut his/her stuff! If you'd like to be considered for the "Mascot of the Month" at Suite101.com, please contact me at s.kawecki@worldnet.att.net! This month check out, Erin Blank, the woman behind PAWS, the mascot for the Detroit Tigers!
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NHL All-Star-Game Voting a Sham
Fan-favorites who don't deserve all-star game berth have gotten the nod, while those who have overachieved this season have been outcast by ballot stuffers.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Heating Up
Sixteen teams are vying to win Lord Stanley's Cup and while fans and media alike have picked their favorites, this years playoffs are shaping up to be memorable.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Off-Season Review
Tampa Bay improved their team this off-season with a complete organizational overhaul. On paper, the team is much improved from the last time they played.
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2001-2002 Predictions
My prophesy of the NHL's Final Four in 2002.
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The NHL Standings Are Flawed
Awarding points to teams that lose games in extra time only serves to penalize teams that actually win games. Here's a look at how last season might have been different.
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What's Wrong with the Tampa Bay Lightning?
A flurry of off-season activity for the franchise has done little to change the product on the ice as the Lightning is near the bottom of the standings.
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NHL Awards Preview Part 1
A look at the favourites (well, at least the guide's picks) for the NHL awards this season.
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NHL Notebook
With the East-leading Devils in disarray, the Leafs took a week off, the Caps made up some ground, and the Flyers are still paying for their 0-5-1 season start. In the bottom of the draw, it's OK for a nice guy to lay the lumber on a goon, Ottawa faces an uphill run, Buffalo seems to have found an answer, and the grittiest team in hockey may be the Montreal Canadiens.
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OHL Mini-Preview
A preview of the teams in the Ontario Hockey League.
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