There were three games in the NHL on Friday night. The Blackhawks remained undefeated and extended their points streak.
Blackhawks extend point streak to 21 with OT win

USA TODAY SportsIn a matchup between the NHL’s best and worst on Friday, David very nearly beat Goliath.
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Read Article >Taylor Hall leaves game with leg injury

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsThis is some bad injury news for Edmonton, who struggled to the to get their offense going against the Blues in a 4-2 loss. After a dominant 5-1 win in Dallas yesterday the tide has turned against the Oilers. We’ll have more on this as soon as more information becomes available from the Oilers.
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Read Article >Halak abandons his net for a poke check
Let’s face it. Today’s NHL goaltenders aren’t exactly eager to leave their net to handle the puck often. It’s even rarer to see a goaltender come all the way out of his crease to try and break up a breakaway attempt with a poke check. It’s an incredibly risky play to make. Miss, and you’ve given up a great scoring chance.
Either way, that was one heck of a poke check by Halak. Bravo, sir.
Read Article >Five questions for NHL Friday

Kelvin Kuo-US PRESSWIRE2. Will Ray Emery remain unbeaten this season?
Emery has compiled an 8-0-0 record this season. While the Blackhawks point-streak can be extended with an overtime loss, Emery’s unbeaten streak can’t.
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