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In The Crease: Replacing Razor

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh evaluates Brian Boucher's value as the temporary starter for the Philadelphia Flyers in his weekly wrapup of all fantasy things goalie-related.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Backstrom's first shutout of season carries Wild past Avalanche

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Niklas Backstrom made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season, Antti Miettinen scored for Minnesota, and the Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Some love for the Devils, Brodeur

E.J. Hradek

A couple of days ago, I received a note from "Rishi" in Pittsburgh who had a simple request. He wanted a little love for his New Jersey Devils. Really...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Bryzgalov earns NHL-best 4th shutout as Coyotes win 5th in row

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Ilya Bryzgalov recorded his NHL-leading fourth shutout and the Coyotes won their fifth straight, 2-0 over the Wild on Monday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Wild-Predators Preview

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Wild-Predators Preview

Preview | December 04, 2009

Latendresse scores SO winner to power Wild to fourth straight win

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Guillaume Latendresse scored the winning goal in the shootout to give the Minnesota Wild a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Ducks-Wild Preview

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Ducks-Wild Preview

Preview | December 03, 2009

In The Crease: Bruins time-share

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

With Tim Thomas back in net, what will the Bruins do with goalie-of-the-future Tuukka Rask, who's play deserves to be rewarded with more starts?

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Power Play: B's up, Flyers down

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

What's behind the recent struggles from the Flyers and sudden success from the B's? Scott Burnside breaks it down in his weekly Power Play.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Wild's Kobasew posts hat trick, Brunette delivers winner

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Chuck Kobasew had a hat trick and Andrew Brunette scored the winning goal on a power midway through the third period Friday, leading the Minnesota Wild past the Colorado Avalanche 5-3.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Wild-Avalanche Preview

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Wild-Avalanche Preview

Preview | November 27, 2009

Avalanche-Wild Preview

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Avalanche-Wild Preview

Preview | November 26, 2009

Krejci, Rask power Bruins to fourth straight win

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David Krejci scored the shootout winner and rookie goalie Tuukka Rask stopped 28 shots to help the Boston Bruins win their fourth straight game, 2-1 over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Biron taking chuckles, change as they come

Pierre LeBrun

...Biron has been solid as usual, his .912 save percentage ranking ahead of such contemporaries as Niklas Backstrom, Carey Price, Jonas Hiller, Cristobal Huet, Nikolai Khabibulin, Roberto Luongo and Chris Osgood. "Marty and Rollie...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

In The Crease: Part-timer worth pickup

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh looks at the success of Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki and notes that the limits of his time-share might actually maximize his value.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009