The Official National Hockey League Appreciation Thread

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Three of the five games on Sunday went into overtime, NYI over Boston, Carolina over Pittsburgh, and Toronto over Philly.  The two regulation games were Rangers over Blackhawks and Ducks over Lightning. 

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The Sabers end a three-game losing streak and get the win against the Capitals tonight, lead by Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson. Other games on Monday had the Avs beating the Panthers, Canadians wining in OT over the Canucks, and right now the Devils lead the Kraken 3-2 in the 3rd from Seattle. 

In a further note former NHL player, coach, and front office member Al MacNiel has passed away at 89.  MacNiel won the Stanley Cup three times working in the front office, twice for the Canadians in the 70s and once as an assistant GM for the Calgary Flames in 1989.  He also won the cup has head coach of the Canadians in 1971, a job he took over midseason.  MacNiel played 524 games in the NHL.  He was 89 years old. 

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Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck snagged his 300th career win Tuesday night when the Jets beat the Preds.  Hellebuyck becomes the fastest American born goalie to win 300 games and the third fastest in NHL history.  He has played great this season, and the Jets continue to be among the top teams in the standings. His 2.08 GPG average is best in the NHL this season among goalies who have at least ten starts. He also ranks second in save percentage at .926. 

Dallas and Detroit both win in overtime tonight and both now are on five game winning streaks.  The Red Wings are beginning to come around after a bad start to the season.  

Other winners on Tuesday were the Lightning, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Flames, Wild and Golden Knights.