Golden Knights' Marner booed at home by Maple Leafs fans, setting stage for hostile trip to Toronto
There were all sorts of signs this wasn't a typical January NHL game. Mitch Marner was featured prominently in the Golden Knights' pregame video, and when his picture was shown on the large video boards as Vegas' starting lineup was announced Thursday night, the large contingent of Toronto Maple Leafs fans booed someone who used to be one of their own. Marner had two assists in one of the wildest games of the season.
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Looking beyond results: With wins starting to come his way, Justus Annunen has not changed his game
Rangers GM Chris Drury shared letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment
New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury shared a letter with fans saying the franchise feels their disappointment. Drury wrote on Friday that he plans to “retool” by possibly trading established players. Coming off an underachieving this season and missing the playoffs last year, the Rangers are the only team with a losing record in the Eastern Conference past the midway mark of the NHL season.
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No clarity yet on Ovechkin's future as Capitals prepare for a playoff push
The season is more than half over, and amid a sluggish stretch, the Washington Capitals are still hoping to make a successful push for the postseason. The bigger question — will Alex Ovechkin be back next season? “He seems very focused on kind of the short term here, and this team trying to get into the playoffs and having another shot at winning the Stanley Cup,” general manager Chris Patrick said.
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