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Mikael Backlund has gone Over 2.5 shots on goal in seven of his last eight games for a total of 29 SOG in that span. He’s been fantastic at home with six, five, and four shots in the last three games. The Wild have done a decent job of limiting shots on goal this season, but they’ve also had a few dud games. They just allowed 31 shots to the Oilers in Edmonton on Thursday night and now continue their road trip in Calgary.
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Suzuki has tallied at least four shots in two of his last four outings,...
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League-wide, only five skaters have amassed more expected goals over their la...
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The Jets are likely to cause real problems for the Nash...
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Washington's offense looked lost without Ovechkin, and it'll take time for th...
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My thinking here is simple: I am confident that at least one of Necas o...
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The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Carolina Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. ET ...
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An hour later, the San Jose Sharks host the Buffalo Sabres. Sticking wi...
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The Oilers have picked up their scoring since the early parts of the season: ...
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