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Morning Skate: Panthers and win streaks go together like Jim Harbaugh and hot dogs
Would you like some ketchup with your win streak?
Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Lace ‘em up. Time for the Morning Skate.
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YEP, STILL GOING: Guess what? The Panthers won again. Shocking, I know. That’s 11 straight for the Atlantic Division leaders, just six shy of the all-time NHL record. And we’re running out of ways to express how great they’re playing.
MOMENTUM MATTERS: No, the Panthers aren’t as good as their streak indicates. But in the grand scheme of things, only the streak matters.
WELCOME TO L.A.: Wednesday’s trade paid immediate dividends for the Kings, as Vinny Lecavalier assisted on L.A.‘s game-winning goal. Jewels From The Crown broke down the details of that trade for the Kings.
REMEMBER THE LEAFS: Meanwhile, Luke Schenn said his trade to L.A. was the first trade of his career. Only, it’s not. What’s going on here?
TIME FOR A CHANGE: With Eric Staal on his way out and the Hurricanes’ rebuild finally turning a corner, it’s time to give Justin Faulk the captaincy in Carolina.
PHILLY SURVIVES: The Flyers overcame a blown lead and an injury to Shayne Gostisbehere to eke out an overtime win.
OVERHYPED: Hockey Wilderness makes a good point about the underwhelming Mikael Granlund: it’s time Wild fans accept he’s not the No. 1 center they thought he’d be when they drafted him.
OH YEAH, THERE WAS ACTUAL HOCKEY TOO:
Canadiens 2, Devils 1
Blackhawks 3, Penguins 1
Avalanche 4, Blues 3 (OT)
Canucks 3, Hurricanes 2
Maple Leafs 4, Ducks 0
NSFW GREATNESS: Nobody issues profanity-laden pregame lineups like the greatness of P.K. Subban.
DON’T STEAL MY HOT DOG: Jim Harbaugh went to the Sharks game last night. He ate a hot dog and looked incredibly suspicious.
BLOG COUNCIL COMMENCE: Our hockey panelists answered your hockey questions about Jonathan Drouin, the Panthers and the physics of eating yourself.
FANCY MEETING YOU HERE: Hours after getting traded for one another, Ryan Johansen and Seth Jones ran into each other at the airport!
REIM OR REASON: The Leafs have to be pleased James Reimer has returned to form in net.
ROSTER SHAKEDOWN: Pension Plan Puppets takes a look at the Leafs’ roster situation.
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