Race for the NHL's Atlantic Division: A case for and against each top team
The NHL's Atlantic division is as tight as ever, with the top three teams separated by just two points.
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 892, three from passing Wayne Gretzky
"The Great Eight," as he's called, scored career tally No. 892 on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Wed, Apr 2
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Red-hot Blues are NHL's biggest Stanley Cup sleeper
Don't look now, but the surging St. Louis Blues may be the NHL's best team.
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The Rangers' gamble on Gabe Perreault is the right move
The New York Rangers mistakes this season have been costly, but signing top prospect Gabriel Perreault to a three-year entry-level contract and burning the first year of his deal for just eight games remaining this season won't be among them.
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Watch: Nick Suzuki may have saved Canadiens' playoff chances in 40 seconds
Thanks to their 3-2 overtime win against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, the Canadiens are keeping their hold on the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 891 against Bruins, four from record
Four score(s) and eight games to play in the regular season for Alexander Ovechkin as he chases down Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history (894).
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Mon, Mar 31
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With Boston College's season over, Canadiens eye star goalie
Boston College lost to the Denver Pioneers on Sunday, ending its season short of the Frozen Four.
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With Boston College season over, Montreal eyes star goalie
Boston College lost to the Denver Pioneers on Sunday, ending its season short of the Frozen Four.
Sun, Mar 30
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 890, five away from record
Bellowing fans broke into chants of "Ovi!
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