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16-0-0-3
(8-11-0)
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-207 |
Chicago certainly didn't look invincible this past week, narrowly escaping with one-goal wins over the Sharks, Blue Jackets, and Oilers. |
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3 |
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12-2-1-1
(9-7-0)
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-203 |
As long as the Bruins continue to get world-class goaltending from Tuukka Rask, they might just be the most complete team in hockey. |
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2 |
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13-3-0-1
(11-6-0)
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-197 |
The Ducks ran into a brick wall in Los Angeles Monday night. Off a come-from-behind overtime win over the Avs the night previous, that negative result wasn't a big surprise. |
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7 |
3 |
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12-4-1-2
(9-10-0)
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-192 |
The Habs have collected at least a point in eight straight games, but face a tough week ahead, with dates against the Leafs, Pens, and Bruins. |
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5 |
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10-5-0-4
(6-13-0)
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-186 |
I'm not going to get too caught up in the Canucks' struggles over the last few days. They're still worthy of sitting in the Top 5. |
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4 |
2 |
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13-7-0-0
(12-8-0)
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-181 |
No Geno spells trouble for the Pens. Tuesday's ugly loss in Florida could be an unfortunate sign of things to come if Malkin misses a significant amount of time. |
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14 |
7 |
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12-6-1-1
(12-8-0)
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-178 |
No team plays harder night in, night out than the Senators. They look like a playoff team, even without all of their stars. |
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11 |
3 |
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10-6-1-1
(7-11-0)
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-172 |
The Blues finally get another shot at the Blackhawks Thursday night. They've scored just three goals over their last three games heading into that showdown. |
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18 |
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9-6-1-1
(9-8-0)
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-171 |
I really like what I've seen from the Kings lately. They're rounding into form, and not a moment too soon given their shaky start to the season. |
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6 |
4 |
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10-5-2-2
(9-10-0)
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-166 |
The wheels fell off the Devils over the weekend. Marty Brodeur being a late scratch caught a lot of bettors off guard (myself included) Sunday. |
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13 |
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9-7-3-0
(9-10-0)
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-162 |
Have the Red Wings turned the corner or will their inconsistency continue? Wednesday's game against the Kings should provide a good measuring stick. |
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12 |
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9-6-1-4
(10-10-0)
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-155 |
It's been feast-or-famine when it comes to Pekka Rinne this season. The Preds are hoping the "good" Pekka shows up in Anaheim Wednesday. |
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10 |
3 |
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12-8-0-0
(12-8-0)
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-151 |
You can see the regression coming, but Leafs faithful are hoping it holds off for at least one more game with the hated Habs in town Wednesday night. |
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15 |
1 |
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9-8-1-0
(9-9-0)
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-145 |
Jeff Skinner's absence is really hurting the Canes right now. They've dropped four of their last five overall. |
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16 |
1 |
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9-7-1-2
(10-9-0)
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-141 |
Credit the 'Yotes for rebounding from an 0-2 weekend in Alberta with a statement win in Vancouver Tuesday night. |
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7 |
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8-8-0-2
(6-12-0)
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-136 |
Brad Richards has been nowhere to be seen, while Rick Nash remains on the shelf. The dark days continue for the Broadway Blueshirts following another ugly loss Tuesday. |
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17 |
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9-7-1-1
(7-11-0)
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-132 |
With Nik Backstrom at the top of his game, the Wild appear to be on the cusp of another run. Tuesday's come-from-behind win over the Flames gives them plenty of positive momentum. |
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19 |
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10-8-2-0
(12-8-0)
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-126 |
The Stars got a little tougher by acquiring Erik Cole from the Habs in exchange for Michael Ryder Tuesday. |
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11 |
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9-6-1-2
(7-11-0)
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-122 |
I'm not ready to count out the Sharks just yet. Despite their recent struggles, this is a team built to go deep in the playoffs (not a joke). |
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22 |
2 |
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9-9-0-1
(10-9-0)
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-121 |
The Jets have been a much better team on the road than at home this season, a stark contrast to what we saw from them a year ago. |
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20 |
1 |
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9-9-0-1
(9-10-0)
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-115 |
The playoffs might be at least another year away in Tampa Bay. A disheartening home loss to the Sabres Tuesday drove home that point. |
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21 |
1 |
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9-11-0-1
(7-14-0)
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-109 |
The Flyers just can't seem to get out of their own way right now. Scott Hartnell is back, but there's still something missing with this team. |
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7-7-1-3
(7-11-0)
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-107 |
Calgary is playing much better hockey these days. Fresh off a weekend sweep, the Flames managed to collect at point in Minnesota Tuesday. |
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25 |
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7-10-1-0
(11-7-0)
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-104 |
Are the Caps ready to make their move? Maybe. At least Ovie has broken out of his slumber. |
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23 |
2 |
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7-7-3-1
(12-6-0)
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101 |
Nikolai Khabbibulin could steal the starting goaltending job away from Devan Dubnyk if he continues to play like he has over the last couple of games. |
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24 |
2 |
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7-12-1-0
(9-11-0)
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105 |
The Sabres were in desperation mode in Tampa Bay Tuesday, and skated away victorious. They're still a bottom-tier squad in the East right now. |
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27 |
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8-11-1-0
(10-10-0)
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109 |
The Isles have been far too inconsistent for my liking. Yes, they've enjoyed some recent success, but Tuesday's loss to the Bruins showed why they're a long way from being a contender. |
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7-8-2-1
(10-8-0)
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114 |
Colorado is getting healthier and it's showed in its play over the last few games. The Avs are a team to watch for in the coming weeks. |
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28 |
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6-9-4-0
(9-10-0)
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119 |
The Panthers reached a high point in their season with Tuesday's win over the undermanned Penguins. That's not saying much. |
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5-12-2-1
(14-6-0)
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124 |
We're barely a month into the season, but the Blue Jackets are once again relegated to playing for lottery balls. |
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