The weekend battle between the Metro’s top teams begins in Pittsburgh on Friday. Elsewhere, the Devils visit Edmonton and the Blue Jackets play Boston.
Is Seidenberg’s goal the worst of the year?

Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY SportsThere’s a reason why defensemen will occasionally opt to fire the puck at the opposing goaltender instead of along the boards on a dump-in: there’s a one percent chance the puck will go in.
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Read Article >Robert Bortuzzo got away with a headbutt

Greg Bartram-USA TODAY SportsThe official NHL Rulebook defines head-butting as “a player making intentional contact, or attempting to make contact, with an opponent by leading with his head and/or helmet.”
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Read Article >Kulemin manhandles Penguins defensemen on goal

Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY SportsPenguins host Islanders in Metro Division battle

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsIt’s a light Friday night in the NHL and it was made even lighter due to heavy snow in the Buffalo area.
The Bruins, meanwhile, have found a groove winning their past two games and seven of the past nine. One thing that could use work is the offense as they’ve scored six goals in the past four games.
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