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NHL Saturday Features 14 Games With Strong Storylines
Twenty-eight teams hit the ice in a busy slate that includes several injury-plagued clubs and hot streaks
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Eastern Conference Preview
The Devils and Capitals open a slate of 14 games with both sides missing key players after missing the playoffs last season. The Devils will be without two forwards while the Capitals are missing a pair of their own. Earlier in the week the Devils scored seven goals in one contest and the Capitals posted five in another. The Sabres and Canadiens also meet after needing a shootout to settle their prior meeting.
Western Conference Highlights
The Canucks have dropped six straight while the Lightning have won five of their last six and remain undefeated at home. The Kraken and Panthers square off after one side went to overtime in its most recent outing. The Mammoth defeated the Oilers earlier in the week and the Oilers now get a chance to respond on the road.
Notable Player and Team Trends
The defending champions sit at 6-1-1 while the Jets are 4-1-2 despite missing their top goaltender. The Senators lead their division at 6-2-0 and the Flyers remain winless through 10 games after allowing 3.56 goals per game. The Knights lead the league at 7-2-0 with a plus-14 goal differential and one player on pace for big point totals.
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