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NHL Saturday Slate Features Revenge Themes and Notable Returns
A dozen games highlight offer-sheet drama, playoff rematches and player milestones across afternoon and evening starts.
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Early Games Draw Attention
The day opens with a dozen contests spread from afternoon through evening. The Ducks visit the Flyers in a rematch tied to a summer offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson that was matched. Another afternoon meeting pits the Kings against the Devils in a rematch of the 2012 Stanley Cup Final. Forward Artemi Panarin carries 48 points from 38 prior games against the Devils, including 16 goals and 32 assists.
Eastern Conference Battles
The Senators enter with 14 points through 10 games while the Rangers sit at 15 points through 11 contests. The Penguins have dropped four straight after an opening 7-0 win. Nashville arrives after collecting points in five of its past six outings. Buffalo faces a familiar opponent in Alex Tuch, who leads his new team with five goals, while Jack Quinn paces the Sabres with 10 points through 10 games.
Western Matchups and Milestones
Macklin Celebrini brings seven points, including two goals and five assists, from five prior games against the Bruins. William Karlsson faces a former club in Columbus. The Canes prepare for the Blues, who took both meetings last season by scores of 3-0 and 3-1. Late games include the Oilers hosting Toronto and the Kraken testing their standing against a top Western Conference side.
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