Hockey Article Archive
A collection of sports-related articles posted on Sports-King.com over the years. There is quite a bit of content here.
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The Night Harold Ballard Squeezed the Beatles Fans Dry
In 1965, Harold Ballard turned up the heat and cut off water at a Beatles concert to spike soda sales.
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46 Wins, 1 Cup: Andrew Engelage's Legendary OHL Season
Andrew Engelage won 46 games for the Windsor Spitfires in 2008-09, setting an OHL record and leading his team to a Memorial Cup.
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The Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card: Hockey's Most Coveted Collectible
Explore the history, rarity, and rising value of the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card, including PSA 9 and 10 population, recent sales, and why it's considered the Holy Grail of hockey cards.
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How Wayne Gretzky Almost Became a Winnipeg Jet
A look back at the time when Wayne Gretzky almost became a Winnipeg Jet at the tender age of 17. What happened?
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Who are the Five Goalies That Won the Hart Memorial Trophy and Vezina Trophy in the Same Season?
Five goaltenders have won the Vezina Trophy and the Hart Memorial Trophy in the same season - one did it two years in a row. Who are they?
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The Time a Coach Suited Up To Play Goal in the Stanley Cup Finals
A look back at the time when head coach Lester Patrick needed to suit up in a Stanley Cup Final game due to an injury to his starting goaltender.
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Brian Boucher's Untouchable Shutout Streak
A look at the ridiculous five-game shutout streak that belongs to Brian Boucher of the Phoenix Coyotes - will it ever be touched?
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The Day Eddie Shore Watched His Ear Get Sewn Back On
Eddie Shore played hard.
One of the NHL's earliest stars, he was known for physical play and a high tolerance for pain.
But one story stands out, even in a career full of them.
In the 1930s, while playing for the Boston Bruins, Shore took a hit that nearly tore his right ear off.
He skated to the locker room.
A doctor prepped him for...
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The Time When Alfie Moore Was Plucked From a Toronto Bar To Play in the Stanley Cup Finals
The story of when Alfie Moore was plucked out of a Toronto bar and driven to Maple Leaf Garden where he started for the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1938 Stanley Cup Finals.
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The Time Vladimir Putin Dominated An Exhibition Game That Was Filled With Ex-NHL Stars
A look back at the time when Vladimir Putin absolutely dominated an exhibition game that was filled with ex-NHLers.
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1919: The Year The Stanley Cup Wasn't Awarded
A look at why the 1919 Stanley Cup Finals were cancelled with just one game left to play in the entire series.
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The Story of Marty Turco's Incredibly Unlucky Playoff Demise in the 2006-07 Playoffs
A look at Marty Turco's incredibly impressive numbers from the 2006-07 NHL playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks.
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Atlanta: The City That Has Lost TWO NHL Teams
Atlanta has lost two NHL Franchises so far, and could potentially be awarded a third in the future. What happened in their first two forays into the NHL?
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The Injury That Cost Wayne Gretzky A Shot at 1,000 Goals
If not for the infamous Gary Suter cross-check at the 1991 Canada Cup, there is a very good chance that Wayne Gretzky would have hit 1,000 goals in his career.
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The Time Wayne Gretzky Put Up 13 Points - In Two Games
In 1983, Wayne Gretzky notched a total of 13 points in just two games, which continues to be the record to this day.
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The Time The Montreal Canadiens Left The Stanley Cup on the Side of the Road
A look back at the time when the Montreal Canadiens forgot the Stanley Cup on the side of the road after their car broke down.
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Patrick Sieloff - Two Goals in Two Career NHL Games With Two Different Teams
The story of Patrick Sieloff, the second round draft pick who scored two goals in two NHL games with two different teams.
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The Time When Wayne Gretzky Scored 43 Points In Just 10 Games
A look back at the time when Wayne Gretzky scored a total of 43 points in just 10 games during the 1985-86 regular season.
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The Night The Stastny Brothers Scored Eight Points - Each
The story of when Peter and Anton Stastny scored a total of eight points - each - in a single game in 1981.
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The Time Nathan Horton Scored a Goal In a Game That He Didn't Play
The time when Nathan Horton scored a goal in a game in which he technically didn't even play - here is the story of Horton's phantom goal.
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The History of the Canada vs USA Men's Hockey Rivalry
The history of the Canada vs USA hockey rivalry, including the 1991 Canada Cup and their multiple clashes in the Olympics.
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Dan Blackburn: The NHL Goaltender Who Tried To Play With Two Blockers To Save His Career
The story of Dan Blackburn, the NHL goalie for the New York Rangers who attempted to play with two blockers after suffering severe nerve damage in his catching hand.
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When The Pittsburgh Penguins Changed Their Colors - Because of the Pittsburgh Steelers
A look back at when the Pittsburgh Penguins changed their color scheme to black and gold, despite the protestations of the Boston Bruins.
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The Story of Eddie Shore and The Missed Team Train
The full story of Eddie Shore's unbelievable trip from Boston to Montreal in the middle of a raging snow storm.
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What Do Brad Fast, Samuel Henley, Roland Huard and Dean Morton All Have In Common?
Which four players scored a goal in their only NHL game? A look at Brad Fast, Samuel Henley, Roland Huard and Dean Morton.
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Ron Loustel: The Goaltender Who Allowed 10 Goals in His First and Only NHL Game
The ballad of Ron Loustel, the young Winnipeg Jets goaltender who allowed 10 goals in his first and only game in the NHL.
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The Miracle on Manchester: When The Los Angeles Kings Shocked The Edmonton Oilers
The Miracle on Manchester remains the biggest comeback in the history of the NHL playoffs, as the Kings came back from five goals down to defeat the Edmonton Oilers.
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How NHL Scouts Almost Completely Missed Luc Robitaille
A look at how NHL scouts almost completely missed out on Luc Robitaille, who ended up becoming one of the greatest players in the history of the NHL.
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Was The 2015 NHL Draft Class The Greatest of All Time?
Was the 2015 NHL Draft the greatest draft class of all time? Which other draft classes would compare?
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Taro Tsujimoto: The Buffalo Sabres Draft Pick Who Didn't Exist
A look at the story of Taro Tsujimoto, the fictional hockey player from Japan who was taken in the 11th round of the 1974 NHL Draft.
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How a Minor League Fight Nearly Cost Joey Kocur His NHL Career - And Right Arm
The story of Joey Kocur and how he nearly lost his right arm due to a minor league fight involving Jim Playfair.
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The Bizarre Pitch That Wayne Gretzky Says He Was Given To Join the Vancouver Canucks in 1988
Shortly after winning the Stanley Cup in 1988, Wayne Gretzky was pitched the opportunity to join the Vancouver Canucks and own 25% of the team.
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The Time That a Stanley Cup Final Game Was Replayed in 1988
A look back at the time that Game 4 of the 1988 Stanley Cup Finals was suspended and then ultimately replayed from the beginning. What happened?
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Billy Mosienko and the 21 Second Hat-Trick
The story of Billy Mosienko and the game in which he scored three goals in just 21 seconds. Will this record ever be broken?
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Why Was Brett Hull Passed Over In Two Straight NHL Drafts?
The story of how Brett Hull - one of the greatest goal scorers of all time - was passed over in two straight NHL drafts.
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Ryan Reynolds And His Failed Attempt to Purchase The Ottawa Senators
The story of actor Ryan Reynolds and his failed attempt to purchase the Ottawa Senators of the NHL.
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The Time Manon Rheaume Played in a NHL Exhibition Game
The story of Manon Rheaume, who remains the only woman to ever suit up and play in a NHL game, even if it was an exhibition contest.
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The Time That A Goaltender Was Set on Fire During a Junior Hockey Game
Here is the story of a young goaltender in Quebec who was set on fire during a 1930 game after he had matches in his pockets.
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Eddie Shack and the Exploding Wooden Stick
We've heard about hockey players being rushed to the hospital because of pucks to the face, skates to the neck and all sorts of other dangerous situations, but have you ever heard of a player being rushed to hospital because of an exploding stick?
This is exactly what happened on March 31st, 1964, when the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Boston ...
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When Bain Capital Tried To Buy The Entire NHL For $3.5 Billion
The story of the time that Bain Capital tried to buy the entire NHL for $3.5 billion in 2005, but ultimately failed.
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The Quick Rise and Even Quicker Fall of Jim Carey - the "Net Detective"
The story of the incredible rise and fall of Jim Carey, aka the Net Detective, who won the Vezina and then was out of the NHL in a couple of years.
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How The "Air Force One" Movie Resulted in Joe Sakic Remaining With the Colorado Avalanche
How the success of Air Force One resulted in the Colorado Avalanche matching an offer sheet for Joe Sakic.
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Glenn Hall's Completely Unbreakable Consecutive Games Played Record
A look at Glenn Hall's completely crazy and totally unbreakable record of 502 consecutive games played as a goaltender.
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The Four NHL Teams That Lasted Just One Season in the League
A look at the four NHL teams that folded within one year of joining the league, including two teams based in Quebec.
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The Story of When The Montreal Canadiens Drafted Sidney Crosby's Dad
The story of when Sidney Crosby's father, Troy Crosby, was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984.
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The Legend of The "Lucky" Orange T-Shirt That Pelle Lindbergh Never Washed
The story of goaltender Pelle Lindbergh and his unusual superstition of never washing his lucky orange T-shirt.
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The Time When Chris "Knuckles" Nilan Had Eight Different Types of Penalties - In a Single Game
We take a look back at the time when Chris Nilan of the Boston Bruins managed to accumulate eight different types of penalties in a single game.
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Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby: The Teenaged Hart Trophy Winners
Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby are the two youngest winners of the Hart Trophy, as they both won Most Valuable Player honors at the age of 19.
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The 1992-93 Ottawa Senators: The Worst NHL Team of All Time
A look back at the 1992-93 Ottawa Senators, who were the worst NHL team of all time.
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The "Sidney Crosby Sweepstakes": When The Pittsburgh Penguins Landed "Sid The Kid" In the Lottery
A look back at the Sidney Crosby Sweepstakes in 2005, when the Pittsburgh Penguins won the lottery and drafted Sidney Crosby.
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Bobby Orr and the NHL's First Million Dollar Contract
The story of Bobby Orr and the NHL's first million dollar contract that Orr signed with the Bruins in 1971.
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Luck of the Draw: How the Edmonton Oilers Landed Connor McDavid in 2015 NHL Draft
The Edmonton Oilers were fortunate to land Connor McDavid in the 2015 NHL Draft - just how lucky were they?
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The History of Game 7s in the Stanley Cup Finals
The history of Game 7s in the Stanley Cup Finals - when was the last time that a team came back from 3-0 down to tie the series? What happened?
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The Five Players That Won The Conn Smythe Trophy on Losing Teams
Five players have won the Conn Smythe Trophy for the NHL's most valuable player in the postseason while playing for losing teams. Who are they?
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Tony Hand: One of the Greatest "What Ifs" in Hockey History
A look at the five times when Hamilton was thought to be close to landing a NHL team.
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Michael Blunden: The Player Who Holds The Record for Most Pointless Seasons in the NHL (8)
The story of Michael Blunden, the NHL player who holds the record for most scoreless seasons in the NHL with eight.
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The Story of Canada's Outrage After Vancouver Denied Team In 1967 NHL Expansion
The story of the failed expansion bid of the Vancouver Canucks in 1967 - a decision that led to shock and outrage in Canada.
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The Five Times That Hamilton Almost Landed a NHL Team
Since 1990, the city of Hamilton has been teased with the prospect of landing a NHL team five times.
On five different occasions, there were credible attempts to move a team to Hamilton.
The consensus is that the "Golden Horseshoe" area of Ontario, which includes Hamilton, could easily support two NHL teams - as of now, just one (the Toront...
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The Cleveland Canadiens? "Serious" Consideration Was Given To Moving Montreal Canadiens To Cleveland in 1935
The Cleveland Canadiens? The story of how the Canadiens nearly relocated to Cleveland during the 1935 season.
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Dominator: Dominik Hasek's Two Straight MVP Awards
Dominik Hasek once pulled off the very rare feat of winning MVP awards in consecutive years. How did he do it?
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Fiver: The Five Players Who Have Scored Five Goals in a NHL Playoff Game
Who are the five players who have scored five goals in a single NHL playoff game?
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What Was The Largest Margin of Victory Ever In a NHL Playoff Game?
What was the largest margin of victory ever in a NHL playoff game? We look back at the 11 goal destruction of the Toronto Maple Leafs by the Montreal Canadiens.
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The Time When Shjon Podein Wore His Full Equipment For 25 Hours After Winning The Stanley Cup
A look back at the time when Shjon Podein left his uniform - with full pads - on for 25 hours after winning the Stanley Cup.
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What Was The Playoff Format During The "Original Six" Days of the NHL?
What was the playoff format when there were just six teams in the NHL? How did the playoffs work?
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Paul Coffey's 48 Goals in 1986: An Unbreakable Record for a Defenseman?
In 1985-86, Paul Coffey scored 48 goals, the most ever by a defenseman. Will this record ever be broken?
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Sprague Cleghorn: The Feared Player Whose Dirty Play Resulted In the Introduction of the Lady Byng Trophy
The story of how Sprague Cleghorn likely resulted in the adoption of the Lady Byng Award in the NHL.
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The 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs: When The Montreal Canadiens Won Ten Straight Overtime Games
The story of when the Montreal Canadiens won ten straight overtime games in the 1992-93 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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What Was The Shortest Playoff Overtime Game in NHL History?
What was the shortest overtime game in NHL playoff history? A look back at the 1986 game between the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames.
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Wayne Gretzky's Insane 1984-85 Postseason Run
The story of Wayne Gretzky's insane run in the 1984-85 post-season, and how the Great One was completely unstoppable.
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The Story of Wayne Gretzky's Unbelievable Post-Season Production
A look back at the record-setting 382 points that Wayne Gretzky scored in the post-season - far better than any other player.
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Patrik Sundstrom and Mario Lemieux: Co-Owners of Single Playoff Game Scoring Record
Who holds the record for most points ever in a NHL playoff game? That record is held jointly by Mario Lemieux and Patrik Sundstrom.
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The Sidney Crosby Conspiracy: Was the 2005 NHL Draft Rigged?
Was there a conspiracy to gift the Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby in the 2005 NHL Draft?
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The Gary Suter Hit That Nearly Derailed Wayne Gretzky's Career
A look back at the dirty hit by Gary Suter that nearly caused Wayne Gretzky to retire early.
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The Unbelievable Trade Offers That The Pittsburgh Penguins Turned Down for Mario Lemieux
A look at some of the ridiculous trade offers that the Pittsburgh Penguins received for Mario Lemieux in 1984.
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When The Ottawa Senators Tried to Trade for Steve Yzerman in 1995
A look back at the time when the Ottawa Senators nearly traded for Steve Yzerman in 1995.
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The Mysterious Death of Duncan MacPherson, Former First Round NHL Pick
A look the story of Duncan MacPherson, the former first-round NHL pick who mysteriously disappeared during a snowboarding trip to Austria.
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The Great One: Gretzky's Eight Straight Hart Trophy Awards
A look at Wayne Gretzky's eight straight Hart Trophy awards, one of which he won as as 19 year-old.
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Bryan Fogarty's Insane 155 Point Season In The OHL - As a Defenseman
A look at the incredible stats of Bryan Fogarty, who dazzled as a defenseman in the OHL in the late 1980s.
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When The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers Almost Changed Cities
A look back at the time when the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers very nearly switched teams in 1980.
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Crushing: When The Edmonton Oilers Traded Their Heart and Soul, Mark Messier
A look at the trade that sent Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Rangers. Why did the Oilers trade their best player?
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Ron Hextall: The NHL Goaltender With 569 Career Penalty Minutes
Ron Hextall is the career leader in goaltender penalty minutes and will almost certainly never be caught.
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When Wayne Gretzky Played Pro Hockey - While Still Attending High School
Did you know that Wayne Gretzky turned pro while still attending high school, due to a promise to his father?
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Pat Verbeek: The 1,000 Point NHL Player Who Once Had His Thumb Torn Off
Pat Verbeek once had his thumb torn off in a farming accident, but still scored over 500 goals over the course of his career.
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When The Stanley Cup Was Used as a Flower Pot
A look back at the time when the Stanley Cup was forgotten at a photographer's house and used as a flower pot.
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The Time That The Buffalo Sabres' Jumbotron Crashed To The Ice
The story of the time that the Jumbotron came crashing to the ice the morning of a Buffalo Sabres game.
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Keith and Brent Gretzky: Living in the Shadow of the "Great One"
A look at the NHL careers of both Brent and Keith Gretzky, who both had to grow up in the shadow of the Great One.
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The Story of the "Punch-up in Piestany"
A look back at the Punch-up in Piestany, a line brawl that resulted in both the Soviet Union and Canada getting disqualified from the 1987 World Junior Hockey tournament.
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The Time Goaltender Dustin Tokarski Was Carjacked On His Way To a Game
A recounting of the time that goaltender Dustin Tokarski was carjacked on the way to a game while playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL.
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The Time A Father Held a TV Station Hostage In Order To Watch His Son Play For the Maple Leafs
Here is the story of a father who held up a TV station in Prince George, British Columbia in order to see his son play for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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How The Hampton Roads Rhinos Nearly Entered the NHL in the 1990s
A look at the Hampton Roads Rhinos and how they very nearly entered the NHL as an expansion franchise in 1997.
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What is the Record for Fewest Ties in a NHL Season?
The 1992-93 San Jose Sharks hold the record for fewest ever ties in a season, as the team posted just 2 ties over the course of the year.
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Larry Robinson: The Man Who Went to the Playoffs 20 Years in a Row
A look at the record of Larry Robinson, who went to the playoffs 20 straight years in a row during his esteemed career.
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NHL Rule History: When Goalies Dropping To Their Knees Was Illegal
A look back at the era of the NHL when goaltenders were actually penalized for dropping to their knees.
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"The Rover": When Hockey Teams Had Seven Players on the Ice
A look at the rover, which was a position that hockey teams utilized in the 1800s and 1900s and has since been phased out.
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The Story of the Remarkably Short NHL Stay of the Montreal Wanderers
The story of the remarkably short stay of the Montreal Wanderers in the NHL - how did their franchise fold so quickly?
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Ken Dryden's Unbelievable Stats: Almost as Many Career Losses as Shutouts
Did you know that Montreal Canadiens goaltender Ken Dryden finished his career with almost as many shutouts as losses?
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What Was The Longest Undefeated Streak to Start a NHL Season?
What was the longest undefeated streak to start a NHL season? A look back at the record that the 1984-85 Edmonton Oilers set.
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The Night When Mario Lemieux Scored Five Goals in Five Different Ways
A look back at the night when Mario Lemieux scored five goals in five different ways against the New Jersey Devils.
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Teemu Selanne and the Greatest Rookie Season of All Time
Remembering Teemu Selanne's incredible 76 goal rookie season, which still stands as the greatest rookie campaign ever.
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The Time That the Philadelphia Flyers Tied 24 Games in a Single Season
A look at when the Philadelphia Flyers tied a total of 24 games during the 1969-70 regular season - a record that will never be broken.
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The Incredible 30 Game Winless Streak of the 1980-81 Winnipeg Jets
A look back at the incredible 30 game winless streak of the 1980-81 Winnipeg Jets.
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Remembering Peter Forsberg's 31 Point Rampage at the 1993 World Juniors
Peter Forsberg went on a rampage at the 1993 World Juniors for Sweden, scoring an impossible 31 points in just 7 games.
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The Time "Mad" Mike Milbury Beat a Fan With His Own Shoe
The time that Mike Milbury decided to go into the stands to beat a fan with his own shoe.
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Tony Hrkac: Still The All-Time College Hockey Leader in Single Season Points, 35 Years Later
A look at the 1986-87 season of Tony Hrkac, where he set the single season record for most points in a single college hockey season.
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The 1973-74 Sorel Eperviers: The Greatest Offensive Team in the History of Junior Hockey
A look at the 1973-74 Sorel Eperviers, the greatest offensive team in the history of Canadian junior hockey.
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Wayne Gretzky's Greatest Game
A look at December 30th, 1981, which was the night in which Wayne Gretzky played arguably the greatest game of his career.
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The "Good Friday Massacre": The Story of Hockey's Most Infamous Brawl
A look back at the Good Friday Massacre between the Montreal Canadiens and Quebec Nordiques, which featured one of the biggest brawls in the history of the NHL.
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When Wayne Gretzky Scored 215 Points in a Single Season and DIDN'T Win the Lester B. Pearson Award
When Wayne Gretzky scored 215 points in a single season and wasn't chosen as the most outstanding player by his fellow leaguemates.
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Ron Hextall's Incredible 113 Penalty Minutes In a Single Season
The story of Ron Hextall's incredible 113 points in a single season, which is a record that continues to stand to this day.
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How Saskatchewan Almost Landed a NHL Team in 1983
The story of how the St. Louis Blues very nearly moved to Saskatoon for the 1983 season, and how the NHL stopped it from happening.
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The Time A Young Wayne Gretzky Notched 13 Points in a Game - As a Defenseman
The time that a young Wayne Gretzky notched a total of 13 points playing a team from Dallas, Texas.
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How The Vancouver Canucks Shocked The Rest of the NHL By Drafting Pavel Bure a "Year Early"
How the Vancouver Canucks shocked the rest of the NHL by drafting Pavel Bure a year early - or so the rest of the league thought.
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Bill Mikkelson and the Worst Plus/Minus of All Time
Bill Mikkelson and the story of the worst plus/minus of all time. The story of his 1974-75 season with the Washington Capitals.
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The Story of Kris Draper, aka "The One Dollar Man"
The story of Kris Draper, the Red Wings legend that was acquired via trade from the Jets for just $1.
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When Brendan Shanahan Got His Revenge For An Autograph Slight
The story of when Brendan Shanahan got his revenge on Rick Vaive for an autograph slight - a revenge that was four years in the making.
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How The Edmonton Oilers "Stole" Jari Kurri From The Rest of the League
A look at how the Edmonton Oilers stole Jari Kurri away from the rest of the NHL, with a combination of good luck and hard work.
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The Story of Patrick Roy's Last Game With The Montreal Canadiens
This is the story of Patrick Roy's last game with the Montreal Canadiens, which took place on December 2nd, 1995.
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Rick DiPietro And The Never-Ending Buyout
The story of Rick DiPietro and the contract buyout that will last until almost his 50th birthday.
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What Is The Record For Most Points From a NHL Defenseman In a Single Season?
What is the record for most points by a NHL defenseman in a single season? We look at the record that is held by Bobby Orr.
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Which Final Scores Have Never Occurred in a NHL Game?
Which final scores have never happened in the history of the NHL, not even once? We investigate.
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The Night That Darryl Sittler Scored 10 Points
On February 7th, 1976, Darryl Sittler of the Toronto Maple Leafs scored a record 10 points in a single game against the Boston Bruins. We take a look back at this fateful night.
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The Story of How Wayne Gretzky Was Never Drafted
Did you know that Wayne Gretzky was never drafted by a NHL team? Which team would have drafted Gretzky in the 1979 NHL Draft?
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Mario Lemieux's 1992-93 Season: The Greatest in Hockey History
Mario Lemieux's 1992-93 campaign was the greatest in the history of the NHL, for one big reason - radiation treatments.
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A Look Back at Wayne Gretzky's 517 Point Season in Atom Hockey
A look back at Wayne Gretzky's 517 point year in Atom hockey - a year that brought him all sorts of attention, including negative.
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A Look Back at Wayne Gretzky's Three Fights Against Neil Broten, Doug Lecuyer and Bob Murray
Wayne Gretzky had three fights over the course of his career, against Neil Broten, Doug Lecuyer and Bob Murray - how did he do?
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A Look Back at Wayne Gretzky's Unbelievable Season With the Soo Greyhounds in 1977-78
A look back at Wayne Gretzky's first and only season in the OMJHL, when he posted a total of 182 points in 62 games as a 16 year-old.
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The Game Log of Mario Lemieux's Incredible 282 Point Season With the Laval Voisins in 1983-84
The game log from Mario Lemieux's ridiculous 282 points season with the Laval Voisins in 1983-84 is truly something to behold, and here it is.
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The Time "Cagie" Ken Doraty Scored Three Goals - In Overtime
In 1934, Ken Doraty set a NHL record that will almost surely never be broken - he scored three goals in overtime.
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Wayne Gretzky and His 21-Year Contract With the Edmonton Oilers
Wayne Gretzky shocked the hockey world by signing a 21-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 1979. What were the terms of the deal?
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What is the Longest Losing Streak in NHL History?
What is the longest losing streak in the history of the NHL? A look back at the time when two teams lost 18 games in a row.
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Brian Lawton: The Biggest Bust in NHL Draft History
A look at the career of Brian Lawton, who is easily the biggest bust in the history of the NHL draft.
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The Top 10 Wayne Gretzky Records That Will Never Be Broken
10 Wayne Gretzky Records That Will Never Be Broken - a look at the records that the Great One will never lose.
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The Time The New Jersey Devils Scored Three Own Goals - In One Game
A look back at the time when the New Jersey Devils scored three own goals - in a single game.
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The Eric Lindros Trade: When The Quebec Nordiques Traded Lindros To Both the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers
The Eric Lindros Trade - a look at when the Quebec Nordiques traded Lindros to both the Rangers and Flyers on the same day.
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NHL Series Odds Breakdown: What Are a Team's Odds To Win If They Are Up 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 3-0 and More?
NHL Series Scenarios Odds - what are the odds for a team to win a playoff series if they are up 1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 3-1, 2-1 or 3-2?
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What Was The Greatest NHL Dynasty of All Time?
What was the greatest NHL dynasty of all time? A look at the greatest NHL dynasty ever - the 1970s Montreal Canadiens.
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Who Had The Most Points Ever in a Single NHL Playoff Run?
Which player had the most points in a single NHL playoff run? A look at Wayne Gretzky's unbelievable run in 1984-85.
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When Was The Last Time a Canadian Team Won The Stanley Cup?
When was the last time that a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup? A look back at the 1992-93 Montreal Canadiens.
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Which NHL Team Has The Longest Streak of Not Winning a Playoff Series?
Which NHL team has gone the longest without winning in the playoffs? Which team has lost the most series in a row?
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What Was The Highest Scoring NHL Playoff Game of All Time?
What was the highest scoring NHL playoff game of all time? How many goals were scored between the Oilers and Kings in 1982?
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How Many 60 Goal Scorers Have There Been in the NHL?
How many 60 goal scorers have there been in the NHL? Who is the oldest 60 goal scorer, and who is the youngest?
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How Many Teams Have Won The Stanley Cup Three Times in a Row?
Three teams - the New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs - have won three Stanley Cups in a row.
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The New "Iron Man" in the NHL? It's Probably Going To Be Phil Kessel
Phil Kessel, Iron Man? That's right - Phil Kessel could become the NHL's next Iron Man early next season by taking over the record for consecutive games played.
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The Wayne Gretzky Trade: The Deal That Changed The NHL Forever
The Wayne Gretzky Trade changed the NHL forever, and its impact continues to be felt more than 30 years later.
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Who Holds The Record For Most Goals Ever Scored in a NHL Game?
Who holds the record for most goals scored in a NHL game? A look at the unbelievable game that Joe Malone posted in 1920.
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What Is The Record For Highest Points Per Game (PPG) In A NHL Season?
What is the record for most ever points per game (PPG) in a single season? Is the record held by Wayne Gretzky or Mario Lemieux?
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Who Were The Best Ever NHL Late-Round Picks?
Who were the best late-round picks in the history of the NHL? A look at the likes of Brett Hull, Pavel Bure and Luc Robitaille.
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What Was The Most Lopsided NHL Trade of All Time?
What was the most lopsided NHL trade of all time? We take a close look at the top two - the Gretzky and Lindros trades.
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Who Was The Worst NHL Goaltender of All Time?
Who is the worst NHL goaltender of all time? Which NHL goalie posted the absolutely worst numbers in the history of the game?
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Who Was The Worst Team To Ever Win The Stanley Cup?
Who was the worst team to ever win the Stanley Cup? For that answer, we need to go far into the past, before the days of the modern NHL.
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NHL's Evander Kane Accused of Gambling on and "Throwing Games" By Wife
Evander Kane has allegedly been accused of gambling on and throwing NHL games by his wife, Anna.
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How Bad Were The Quebec Nordiques? The Story of the 1991 Expansion Draft
The story of the 1991 NHL expansion draft and how the Minnesota North Stars drafted a retired Nordiques player.
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Who Have Been The Biggest Stanley Cup Finals Underdogs To Win The Cup?
Who have been the biggest underdogs to win the Stanley Cup? Who have been the biggest underdogs to actually win the Cup?
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What Was The Worst Loss in NHL Playoff History?
What was the worst loss in NHL playoff history? What was the most lopsided result in the history of the NHL playoffs?
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Which NHL Team Had The Best Regular Season Record of All Time?
Which NHL team had the best regular season record of all time? Which team was the greatest of all time?
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Who is Favoured To Win the All-Canadian Division of the NHL This Season?
Which team is favoured to win the NHL's North Division this year, aka the All-Canadian division?
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Is An All-Canadian Division Coming to the NHL Next Season?
Is an All-Canadian division coming to the NHL for the 2020-21 regular sesaon? What are the odds of this happening?
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NHL Playoffs 2020 First Round Betting Odds
The betting odds for the first round of the NHL playoffs have now been released, with the Golden Knights the biggest favourites to win.
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What Have Been The Five Longest Overtimes in NHL History?
What have been the longest overtimes in the history of the NHL, including both eras?
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What Was The Biggest Blowout in NHL History?
What was the biggest blowout in the history of the NHL? We take a look at the massacre between the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings.
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NHL Play-In Playoff Series Betting Odds
NHL Play-In Playoff Series Betting Odds - which teams have the advantage in the first round? Who would you bet on?
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How Will The 24-Team NHL Playoff System Work?
How will the NHL's 24-team playoff format work? We take a look at how things are being structured as of this moment.
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What Is The Difference Between a Money Line and a Puck Line?
A look at the differences between a money line and a puck line as it pertains to betting on NHL and hockey games.
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The $100,000 St. Louis Blues Bet
Scott Berry, a St. Louis Blues superfan, didn't buckle and ended up cashing in his $400 bet for a total of $100,000.
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St. Louis Blues vs Boston Bruins Game 7 Betting Odds and Preview
St. Louis Blues vs Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Game 7 Betting Odds - can the Blues win their first ever Stanley Cup?
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Stanley Cup Betting Odds Thrown Into Disarray Following First Round Upsets
Stanley Cup Betting Odds for the Second Round - after all of the upsets, who will emerge as the victors in the second round?
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NHL Playoffs Round 1 Series Betting Odds
NHL Playoffs Round 1 Series Betting Odds - the Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames are the two biggest favourites of the first round.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Remain Clear Favourites to Win 2018-19 Stanley Cup
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to be the strong favourites to win the Stanley Cup - can they be caught this year?
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NHL Signs Sports Betting Partnership With MGM Resorts
The NHL and MGM Resorts have inked a deal, with the NHL becoming the second professional sports league to sign a deal with a gambling company.
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Vegas Golden Knights' Stanley Cup Odds Surging
The Vegas Golden Knights' Stanley Cup odds are surging after an impressive performance against the LA Kings.
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Updated NHL Playoff Odds For Sunday, April 8th
The NHL is about to enter into post-season play - let's take a look at the teams and their odds of winning.
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2017/18 Stanley Cup Betting Odds
2017-18 Stanley Cup Betting Odds - the Pittsburgh Penguins currently have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup next season.
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Pittsburgh Penguins 5/7 Favourites To Win Stanley Cup Heading Into Game 5
The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently 5/7 favourites to defeat the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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Washington Capitals 7/2 To Win Stanley Cup
The Washington Capitals are currently 7/2 to win the Stanley Cup, followed by the Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks.
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Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Series Betting Odds
Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Series Betting Odds - who will move on to the Conference Finals?
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Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Second Round Betting Odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Odds - can the Edmonton Oilers continue their post-season run?
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals Playoffs Betting Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals Betting Odds - can the Leafs pull off the massive first round upset?
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What are Connor McDavid's Odds of Winning the Hart Trophy?
What are the current odds of Connor McDavid winning the Hart Trophy? Can McDavid finish as the MVP?
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Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks Current Favourites To Win Stanley Cup
The Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks are the two current favourites to win the Stanley Cup - who do you think represents the best value?
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Chicago Blackhawks 1.25 Favourites To Win Stanley Cup Following Game 5 Victory
The Chicago Blackhawks have the clear edge to win the Stanley Cup following their Game 5 victory in Tampa Bay last week.
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lighting Stanley Cup Odds
Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Odds - who are the favourites to win?
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NHL Playoffs Report: Rangers, Ducks Favourites To Win
Manchester United vs Man City Odds - who will win this crucial contest on Sunday, April 12th?
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Who Will Win The NHL's Presidents' Trophy This Season?
Which team will win the NHL's Presidents' trophy this season? Will it be the Blackhawks, Bruins or somebody else?
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Chicago Blackhawks Current Favourites To Win Stanley Cup
The Chicago Blackhawks are the current favourites to win the Stanley Cup while the Bruins lag close behind.
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NHL First Round Betting Odds
The first round of the NHL playoffs starts on Wednesday night - the Bruins and Penguins are both heavy favourites to win the series.
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Boston vs Detroit, St. Louis vs Chicago Highlight NHL First Round Playoff Matchups
Boston vs Detroit and San Jose vs Los Angeles are just some of the interesting playoff match-ups that will take place in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
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Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues Current Favorites To Win Stanley Cup
The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues are currently the two favorites to win the 2013/14 Stanley Cup.
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Canada vs Sweden Gold Medal Game Odds
Canada vs Sweden Gold Medal Game Odds - who will win the gold medal in Olympic Men's Hockey on Sunday?
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Canada vs Latvia Odds
Canada vs Latvia Odds - who will win this Men's Ice Hockey quarter-final match on Wednesday?
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks Odds November 2nd, 2013
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks Odds November 2nd, 2013 - who will win this battle between two of Canada's biggest teams?
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Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Odds October 1st, 2013
Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Odds October 1st, 2013 - who will win this opener on Tuesday night?
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Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks Game 2 Betting Odds
Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins Game 2 Betting Odds - will the Bruins be able to tie the series later tonight?
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Chicago Opens as Small Favorite In Stanley Cup Final
Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Finals Odds - who will win this year's Stanley Cup?
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Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 Betting Odds
Boston Bruins vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 Odds - who will win this clash between two of the Eastern Conference's most powerful teams?
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Game 4 Odds
Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Game 4 Odds - will the Blackhawks be able to tie things up in the series tonight?
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Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Game 3 Odds
Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Game 3 Odds - who will win the third game of this Eastern Conference series?
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Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 Odds
Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 Odds - will the upstart Senators pull off another upset against the Penguins?
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New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Game 7 Odds
New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Game 7 Odds - will the Capitals or Rangers prevail on Monday evening?
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Game 7 Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Game 7 Odds - which team will advance to the next round of the playoffs?
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Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 6 Betting Odds
Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 6 Betting Odds - can the Leafs knot the series at 3 later tonight?
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Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Game 5 Betting Odds
Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Odds - the Canadiens will look to avoid elimination on Thursday night.
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New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds - two Eastern Conference teams that are trying to make the playoffs will square off on Tuesday evening.
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Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds - these two teams will battle in Toronto on April 4th, 2013.
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Minnesota Wild vs Vancouver Canucks Odds March 18th 2013
Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild Odds - the division lead will be on the line when these two teams face off on Monday night.
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New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Odds
New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Odds - who will win this battle between two of the Original Six teams?
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Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Odds
Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks odds - these two teams will go against each other in a Northwest Division battle.
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets Odds - one of these two teams will move above .500 with a win this evening.
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Odds
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Odds - can the Capitals turn around their season at home against the Penguins on Sunday afternoon?
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Odds
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Odds - these two teams will rekindle their fierce rivalry on Friday night.
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Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds - the Capitals hope to turn their season around when they visit Toronto on Thursday evening.
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Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Odds
Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks Odds - the Canucks travel to San Jose to do battle against one of the NHL's hottest teams.
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Odds - the NHL is finally back, as the Maple Leafs and Canadiens square off on Hockey Night in Canada.
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Odds To Win The 2013 NHL Scoring Race
Odds to Win the 2013 Art Ross Trophy in the NHL - will Sidney Crosby win himself another scoring title this season?
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What Are The Odds of the 2012-13 NHL Season Being Cancelled?
What are the odds of the 2012-13 NHL hockey season being cancelled? As of right now, the odds of the season being cancelled are a slight underdog, but for how much longer?
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