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Heading into this evening's action, here are the day's top NHL storylines:
Ovechkin pulls out of All-Star Game, will be suspended for one game
Ovechkin was also suspended for missing the 2016 All-Star Game.
Alexander Ovechkin has chosen to accept a one-game suspension instead of attending the 2019 NHL All-Star Game. The league's leading goal scorer is going to take advantage of the Washington Capitals ' adjoining bye week to rest up for the 2nd half of the season. [more]
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Canucks and Senators shuffle pieces in minor trade
Goaltender Anders Nilsson is headed to the Senators.
The Vancouver Canucks traded goalie Anders Nilsson and winger Darren Archibald to the Ottawa Senators for Mike McKenna , forward Tom Pyatt and a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NHL draft. [more]
The Sharks aren't struggling THAT much
Fresh off a two-game suspension, Erik Karlsson displayed just how important he is to the San Jose Sharks' lineup.
Yes, expectations were very high for the San Jose Sharks this season after they landed perennial Norris Trophy candidate Erik Karlsson , but their publicized struggles are a little overblown if you're actually watching, says Ryan Lambert. [more]
Things may get even worse for the Philadelphia Flyers
Things aren't looking great for the Philadelphia Flyers.
If you're a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers, we have some bad news for you: As rough as things seem right now, there may be even worse times on the horizon. [more]
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The P.K. Subban show is on the way
P.K. Subban to star in his own show called 'The PK Project.'
We'll be seeing even more of Nashville Predators star P.K. Subban in 2019. An original series called "The PK Project" is on the way from NBC Sports digital. [more]
Game of the night
San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche
The Sharks and Avalanche have an intriguing west-coast matchup.
It's a power vs. power matchup as arguably hockey's best top line in Colorado and arguably the league's best defence in San Jose go head-to-head. The Sharks have turned a corner of late and are 6-2-2 in their last 10, while the Avs are hoping to regain some of their the early season magic and turn around a five-game losing streak. [more]
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