The Islanders’ Olympic-spanning win streak ended in a Husso in Anaheim Wednesday night, but they have another chance to pick up points from Southern California tonight vs. the Kings. First Islanders Goal picks go here. Islanders News Elsewhere
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Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from the Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline
Vegas on Thursday acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, a 2029 second-rounder and young goaltender Jesper Vikman. The move comes several weeks after getting defenseman Rasmus Andersson from Calgary prior to the Olympic break. Dowd, 35, gives the Golden Knights a penalty killer and shutdown defender down the middle who can also chip in some offense.
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Panthers Road Trip Continues In Columbus As Desperate Cats Claw For Points
The Montreal Canadiens haven't had good goaltending this season, but could they go out and get some help in front of the net ahead of the deadline? It seems unlikely.
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