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Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach

Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach

WASHINGTON CAPITALS COACH: Spencer Carbery (first-time NHL head coach). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 13 vs. Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES: F Conor Sheary, D Matt Irwin, coach Peter Laviolette. ADDITIONS: Carbery, D Joel Edmundson, LW Max Pacioretty.
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Sabres and Senators may shake up Atlantic Division pecking order long dominated by Bruins, Tampa Bay

Sabres and Senators may shake up Atlantic Division pecking order long dominated by Bruins, Tampa Bay

There is disappointment in Boston, where Bruins general manager Don Sweeney mentions the lingering scar tissue in the wake of the President’s Trophy winner’s early playoff collapse.
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Steve Yzerman-led Red Wings hope they finally have enough talent to end 7-year postseason drought

Steve Yzerman-led Red Wings hope they finally have enough talent to end 7-year postseason drought

DETROIT RED WINGS COACH: Derek Lalonde (35-37-10 in debut season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at New Jersey. DEPARTURES: F Dominik Kubalik, F Filip Zadina, F Pius Suter, F Oskar Sundqvist, F Adam Erne, D Jordan Oesterle, D Robert Hagg.
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Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers are looking for more after stirring run to the Stanley Cup Final

Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers are looking for more after stirring run to the Stanley Cup Final

FLORIDA PANTHERS COACH: Paul Maurice, second season. (817-712-99 over 26 seasons) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at Minnesota. DEPARTURES: F Anthony Duclair, F Eric Staal, D Marc Staal, D Radko Gudas, G Alex Lyon.
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Pittsburgh Penguins hope Karlsson's arrival on the blue line helps ease load on aging stars

Pittsburgh Penguins hope Karlsson's arrival on the blue line helps ease load on aging stars

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS COACH: Mike Sullivan (407-243-88 in 11 seasons, 337-187-65 in nine seasons with Pittsburgh) . SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Chicago.
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Rangers looking for increased scoring chances under Laviolette, team's third coach in four years

Rangers looking for increased scoring chances under Laviolette, team's third coach in four years

NEW YORK RANGERS COACH: Peter Laviolette, (752-503-25-150 over 21 seasons, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at Buffalo. DEPARTURES: RW Patrick Kane, RW Vladimir Tarasenko, C Tyler Motte, G Jaroslav Halak, coach Gerard Gallant.
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Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought

Sabres embracing expectations of finally being in position to snap 12-season playoff drought

BUFFALO SABRES COACH: Don Granato (83-88-21 over 2 1/2 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. New York Rangers. DEPARTURES: G Craig Anderson, D Ilya Lyubushkin, C Vinnie Hinostroza, D Lawrence Pilut. ADDITIONS: D Erik Johnson, D Connor Clifton.
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Rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers look for a fresh start, scoring boost with new faces

Rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers look for a fresh start, scoring boost with new faces

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS COACH: John Tortorella (704-579-37 over 22 seasons, 1 Stanley Cup title) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 13 at Columbus. DEPARTURES: D Ivan Provorov, C Kevin Hayes, F James van Riemsdyk, D Tony DeAngelo.
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NHLers recall eye-opening off-ice moments as rookies: 'Like, that's insane'

NHLers recall eye-opening off-ice moments as rookies: 'Like, that's insane'

Connor McDavid couldn't believe what was in front of him. The No. 1 pick at the 2015 NHL draft was starting his rookie season with the Edmonton Oilers. Everything was new — new city, new team, new way of doing things.
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Columbus Blue Jackets will try to look past a disastrous, injury-plagued season and coaching drama

Columbus Blue Jackets will try to look past a disastrous, injury-plagued season and coaching drama

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS COACH: Pascal Vincent (first-time NHL head coach), hired Sept. 17 after the forced resignation of Mike Babcock amid allegations of violating the privacy of players by asking to see their cell phone photos. SEASON OPENER: Oct.
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