Squandering a three-goal lead against the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on Nov. 7 cost the New York Islanders a chance at achieving something the franchise hadn't done since its dynasty years. The game Thursday will complete a home-and-home set that began in eventful fashion in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
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The underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs fired coach Mike Babcock on Wednesday and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe. ''Over parts of the last five seasons, Mike has played an integral role in changing the direction of our franchise,'' Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan said in a statement
After a subpar start to the season, Toronto has decided to part ways with Babcock.
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The New York Islanders insist they don’t think about how well they are playing. Since opening the season with three losses in four games, the Islanders are 14-0-1 while matching the team points record set during a 15-game winning streak from Jan. 21 to Feb. 21, 1982, in the midst of their run of four
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Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been suspended three games for spitting on an opponent. The NHL announced Hathaway's suspension Wednesday after a hearing with him. Toward the end of a heated brawl between the Capitals and Ducks on Monday night, Hathaway responded to a rabbit punch
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For the first time this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets felt comfortable in the waning minutes of the third period. The Blue Jackets, who won their previous game in overtime, will try to extend their winning streak to three games when they welcome the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Columbus'
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