The National Hockey League regular season has reached the halfway point and the races in the North, East, Central, and West have begun to separate to the point where teams near the top of the divisions will look to add one final piece to make a playoff run and those trailing behind may begin to ponder selling before the April 12 trade deadline.
Here is a weekly look at players who have been significant difference makers and others who are not meeting expectations.
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Ep 76: Oilers, Flames, Winter Classic Jersey, Avs, and More
by Full Press Coverage on November 23, 2023 at 6:42 am
Jim and Chris are back for another edition of Full Press Hockey Weekly to […]
North Division
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Nikolaj Ehlers (Winnipeg Jets): The Jets have narrowed the gap between them and the division-leading Maple Leafs to four points in the North after earning five of a possible six points in Toronto last week. Ehlers has been able to take on more of the offensive burden following the trade of Patrik Laine to Columbus, with 14 goals (6th in the NHL) this season and scored six points (3 goals, 3 assists) in the three-game set with the Leafs.
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Frederik Andersen (Toronto Maple Leafs): The Leafs have struggled since sweeping the Edmonton Oilers earlier this month, losing five of their last six games. Andersen has a 13-7-2 record, 2.86 GAA and .900 save percentage this season, but has not been sharp since returning from a lower-body injury. In four starts last week, Andersen had a 3.70 GAA and .873 save percentage in losses to Winnipeg and Ottawa and an overtime win against the Jets.
East Division
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Tristian Jarry (Pittsburgh Penguins): The Penguins chose to deal Matt Murray to Ottawa and sign Jarry to an extension after playing well last season, but the 24-year-old struggled early with the burden of being the #1 goalie in Pittsburgh. The Pens have played much better after the change in management from Jim Rutherford to Brian Burke and Ron Hextall, and Jarry has been a big part of it. The Pens goalie stopped 54 of 58 shots in a pair of wins over the Rangers and Buffalo.
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The Buffalo Sabres: A complete mess from top to bottom and likely to spend permanent residence in this section the rest of the season. Head coach Ralph Krueger and assistant coach Steve Smith were fired on Wednesday following the club’s 12th straight loss to the New Jersey Devils. GM Kevyn Adams will now have the unenviable task of trading off players like Taylor Hall, Eric Staal and Brandon Montour before the trade deadline and begin the search for a new bench boss.
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Central Division
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Ondrej Palat (Tampa Bay Lightning): The Lightning are in a pitched battle with the state rival Panthers for the top spot in the Central, tied with with 42 points. Tampa Bay went 3-1-0 last week, with Palat leading the way with six points (1 goal, 5 assists). The veteran winger is tied with Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point and Victor Hedman for the club lead in scoring with 27 points.
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Pekka Rinne (Nashville Predators): Rinne has been forced to play much more than expected with the injury to Juuse Saros and the absence of Roman Josi and Ryan Ellis on the blueline has left the veteran goalie exposed and without a lot of help. In three games last week, Rinne allowed 13 goals in losses to Carolina and Tampa Bay and the Preds are three points from the bottom in the Central.
West Division
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Philipp Grubauer (Colorado Avalanche): Grubauer went 3-1-0 with a 1.24 goals-against average, .932 save percentage and one shutout last week to earn NHL First Star of the Week. In 22 games this season, the 29-year-old is tied for first in the league in shutouts (4) and is in the top five of league standings in wins (15) and goals-against average (1.91).
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Anaheim Ducks Offense: The Ducks started off the week with some promise, scoring six goals in an overtime win against the Kings, but in a trio of losses to Los Angeles and San Jose, Anaheim managed only two goals. The club has the deadly combination of the second-worst goals-per-game average (2.23) and the second-most goals allowed in the league (103), which has them in last place in the West.
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Ep 76: Oilers, Flames, Winter Classic Jersey, Avs, and More
by Full Press Coverage on November 23, 2023 at 6:42 am
Jim and Chris are back for another edition of Full Press Hockey Weekly to […]
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Ep 75: Hockey After Dark
by Full Press Coverage on November 15, 2023 at 3:12 am
Jim and Chris are back for the first edition of Full Press Hockey After […]
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Ep 74: Drama In Ottawa, McAvoy Suspended, NHL Rumors, and More!
by Full Press Coverage on November 2, 2023 at 1:27 pm
In a jam-packed episode, Jim and Chris discuss the drama in Ottawa with […]
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Off to Motown: Patrick Kane Signs with Detroit Red Wings
by Full Press Coverage on November 28, 2023 at 7:07 pm
Jim Biringer is back once again joined by Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey […]
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What's on Russ's Mind: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
by Full Press Coverage on November 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Jim Biringer is back once again joined by Russ Cohen of Full Press Hockey, […]
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Off To Alberta To Check On The Edmonton Oilers
by Full Press Coverage on November 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Jim Biringer is back once again joined by Avry Lewis-McDougall of the […]
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Ep 87: Captain Brad Marchand, New Season Expectations, Bruins Hockey Is Back
by Full Press Coverage on October 11, 2023 at 11:10 pm
Ian and Chris return for the start of the Bruins season as they talk Brad […]
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Ep 86: David Krejci Announces Retirement
by Full Press Coverage on August 14, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Ian and Chris react to David Krejci's retirement. Learn more about your ad […]
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S5Ep13 - Patrick Kane Signs with Detroit Red Wings
by Jim Biringer on November 28, 2023 at 5:21 pm
Jim Biringer is back for the fifth season of the Final Word on Hockey in a […]
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S5Ep12 - Time For William Nylander To Get Paid
by Jim Biringer on November 19, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Jim Biringer is back for the fifth season of the Final Word on Hockey […]
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Avalanche at Ducks - Canucks at Flames - Capitals at Golden Knights
by Broken Controller Media on December 2, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Hunter Logan Previews Avalanche at Ducks, Canucks at Flames, Capitals at […]
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Sabres at Hurricanes - Red Wings at Canadiens - Kraken at Senators
by Broken Controller Media on December 2, 2023 at 4:10 pm
Hunter Logan Previews Sabres at Hurricanes, Red Wings at Canadiens, Kraken […]
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Lightning at Stars - Blackhawks at Jets - Rangers at Predators - Islanders at Panthers
by Broken Controller Media on December 2, 2023 at 4:05 pm
Hunter Logan Previews Lightning at Stars, Blackhawks at Jets, Rangers at […]
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Episode #147: Sloppy October Is Over?
by Full Press Coverage on November 2, 2023 at 8:37 pm
On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah finish out the […]
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Episode #146: Spooky Luck
by Full Press Coverage on October 27, 2023 at 4:09 pm
On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, Mr. Anderson (Sean) and Tina […]
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Renegades Of Puck Ep 828
by Charlie Saunier on December 1, 2023 at 6:59 pm
Ep 828 The Renegades Of Puck Recap 6-1 L Vs Wild Preview Rangers & […]
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Full Press Islanders - 12-1 - Take the 2 points and run
by Full Press Coverage on December 1, 2023 at 4:55 pm
Last night wasn't pretty but they found a way to win and that's what […]
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Full Press Hurricanes - 12-1 - Carolina Falls 5-4 in Overtime Against the Islanders.
by Full Press Coverage on December 1, 2023 at 4:30 pm
The Hurricanes thoroughly outshot the New York Islanders 43-16, but the […]
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Leafs Digest - 12-1 - MASSIVE Trade Incoming? - Trade Reports INTENSIFYING
by BCM on December 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Nick Gosse and Darius Domingues break down recent reports highlighting […]
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Full Press Kraken - 12-1 - Shootout loss, Maple Leafs, Marner
by Full Press Coverage on December 1, 2023 at 2:40 pm
Recapping the shootout loss to Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. […]
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Full Press Wild - 12-1 - Recapping a dominating Wild win over the predators.
by Full Press Coverage on December 1, 2023 at 2:30 pm
Win, Nashville, domination, Connor Dewar. Learn more about your ad […]
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11/28 - MNF Reaction, State Of The NFL
by Full Press Coverage on November 30, 2023 at 3:49 am
Ian and John react to Monday Night Football and discuss more of the state […]
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11/27 - Thanksgiving Recap; Jalen Hurts, NFL News and Notes
by Full Press Coverage on November 27, 2023 at 10:43 pm
Ian and John recap Thanksgiving weekend, discuss Jalen Hurts' moment, and […]
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11/24 - Thanksgiving Recap, Jets/Dolphins, Week 12 Picks
by Full Press Coverage on November 24, 2023 at 3:47 pm
Ian and John react to all of the action on Thanksgiving Day and look ahead […]
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11/23 - Thanksgiving Day Preview, Tom Brady, Top 5 NFL Teams
by Full Press Coverage on November 23, 2023 at 3:11 pm
Ian and John discuss the Thanksgiving Day slate of games in the NFL, Tom […]
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Ep 193: Ayako Hamada
by Full Press Coverage on December 2, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Ayako Hamada has had a wide and varied career through AAA, SHIMMER, TNA, […]
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Ep. 262 - The In Season Tournament is Going Better Than Anyone Expected
by Full Press Coverage on December 1, 2023 at 12:56 am
Jet and Sap share their thoughts now that group play is over with in the […]
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Ep 198: Week 13 vs Chiefs
by Full Press Coverage on November 30, 2023 at 8:20 pm
In this episode, co-hosts Kyle Senra and Jesse Hall are joined by Braden […]
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Ep 316: Week 13 Fantasy Football Preview
by Full Press Coverage on November 30, 2023 at 4:08 am
In this episode, Kyle Serna and Brad Harvin provide a survival guide for […]
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11/28 - MNF Reaction, State Of The NFL
by Full Press Coverage on November 30, 2023 at 3:49 am
Ian and John react to Monday Night Football and discuss more of the state […]
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Ep 180: Hall of Fame Class Of 2024 Semifinalists Discussion
by Full Press Coverage on November 28, 2023 at 7:02 pm
Ira and Clark dissect the 2024 Hall of Fame class semifinalists. Learn […]
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Ep 197: Recapping Weeks 11 & 12
by Full Press Coverage on November 27, 2023 at 11:26 pm
This episode is a double-dip in a good way. Kyle Senra and Jesse Hall […]
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11/27 - Thanksgiving Recap; Jalen Hurts, NFL News and Notes
by Full Press Coverage on November 27, 2023 at 10:43 pm
Ian and John recap Thanksgiving weekend, discuss Jalen Hurts' moment, and […]