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A Frustrated Jim Montgomery Feeling the Heat?

Boston Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery expressed his frustration with his team Monday after a 4-3 loss to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, the second loss to Florida this season. The Panthers have eliminated the Bruins each of the last two postseasons and seem to have the Bruins’ number. Boston spent the offseason […]

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Flight Plan: Winnipeg Jets News & Notes (10/15/2024)

The Winnipeg Jets have wrapped up a strong first week in the NHL, earning three victories and boasting a win-loss record of 3-0. Quick Hits: There’s a lot of optimism surrounding the Winnipeg Jets in the 2024-25 season and now a 3-0 win-loss record to start the season is giving a more positive outlook for […]

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ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Atlanta Gladiators

Last season, the team had 23-45-3-1, earning them 50 points in the standings as they finished 7th in the South Division and 27th overall in the ECHL standings. Offensively, the team struggled, averaging only 2.60 goals scored per game, placing them 26th in the league (2023-24). Defensively, they have allowed an average of 3.67 goals […]

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NHL Game Preview: Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers with Line Combinations 10/15/2024

Philadelphia Flyers (1-1-0, 2 pts) at Edmonton Oilers (0-3-0, 0 pts) Venue: Rogers Place Date: Tuesday, October 15 Time: 10:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm PT  TV: ESPN+ / NBCSP / Sportsnet  Radio:  Philadelphia – WMMR 93.3 FM  Edmonton – CHED 880 AM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Philadelphia +1.5 Edmonton -1.5 O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets […]

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NHL Game Preview: Chicago Blackhawks at Calgary Flames with Line Combinations 10/15/2024

Chicago Blackhawks (1-1-1, 3 pts) at Calgary Flames (3-0-0, 6 pts) Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome Date: Tuesday, October 15 Time: 8:00 pm CT / 7:00 pm MT  TV: ESPN+ / CHSN / Sportsnet  Radio:  Chicago – WGN Radio 720 AM Calgary – Sportsnet 960 DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Chicago +1.5 Calgary -1.5 O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets […]

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NHL Game Preview: San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations 10/15/2024

San Jose Sharks (0-1-1, 1 pt) at Dallas Stars (3-0-0, 6 pts) Venue: American Airlines Center Date: Tuesday, October 15 Time: 9:00 pm CT / 7:00 pm PT  TV: ESPN+ / NBC Sports California / Victory  Radio:  San Jose – Sharks Audio Network Dallas – The Ticket 96.7 FM / 1310 AM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting […]

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NHL Game Preview: Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues with Line Combinations 10/15/2024

Minnesota Wild (1-0-2, 4 pts) at St. Louis Blues (2-1-0, 4 pts) Venue: Enterprise Center Date: Tuesday, October 15 Time: 8:30 pm CT  TV: ESPN  Radio:  Minnesota – KFAN 100.3 FM St. Louis – 101 ESPN (101.1 FM) DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Minnesota -1.5 St. Louis +1.5 O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Minnesota Wild […]

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NHL Game Preview: Vancouver Canucks at Tampa Bay Lightning with Line Combinations 10/15/2024

Inside the Rink Game Day Preview Vancouver Canucks (0-0-2, 2 Pts) at Tampa Bay Lightning (1-0-0, 2 Pts) Date: Tuesday, October 15 Amalie Arena – Tampa, Florida Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+, Sportsnet Pacific, Bally Sports Sun DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Vancouver +1.5 ML +114 Tampa Bay -1.5 ML -135 O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets […]

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PHOTOS : Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rockford IceHogs – 10/12/2024

ROCKFORD, Ill -Saturday night at the BMO Center, the Rockford IceHogs opened their 2024-2025 season with a win over the Grand Rapids Griffins in front of a sold-out crowd. The IceHogs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first period and added three more goals in the second to take a 4-0 lead going […]

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NHL Game Preview: Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets with Line Combinations 10/15/2024

Inside The Rink Game Day Preview Florida Panthers (2-2-0, 4 Pts) at Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0, 2 Pts) Date: Tuesday, October 15 Nationwide Arena – Columbus, Ohio Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: NHL Network, Bally Sports Ohio Radio: Radio 97.1 FM Ohio, AM 560 Sports Florida DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Florida Panthers: -1.5 ML -162 […]

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Game Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken 10/15/2024

Game Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken 10/15/2024

The Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken face off tonight in Nashville.

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NHL Game Preview: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes with Line Combinations 10/15/2024

Inside The Rink Game Day Preview New Jersey Devils (4-1-0, 8 Pts) at Carolina Hurricanes (0-1-0, 0 Pts) Date: Tuesday, October 15 Lenovo Center – Raleigh, North Carolina Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: MSGSN, ESPN+ Radio: Devils Hockey Network DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: New Jersey Devils: +1.5 ML +124 Carolina Hurricanes: -1.5 ML -148 O/U […]

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PHOTOS: Henderson Silver Knights vs. Texas Stars – 10/12/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Saturday night, the visiting Henderson Silver Knights defeated the Texas Stars 5-4 thanks to a pair of goals from Tanner Laczynski and a 43-save performance from goaltender Carl Lindbom. A power play goal from Robert Hägg just 3:49 into the first period put the Silver Knights up 1-0 and gave the Knights their first lead of the weekend. The […]

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PHOTOS: (Preseason) Huntsville Havoc vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 10/11/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Knoxville Ice Bears faced off against the Huntsville Havoc in a preseason exhibition game on Friday night. The Ice Bears dominated the first half, scoring two goals while holding the Havoc scoreless. However, with five minutes remaining in the second period, the Havoc found the net for their first goal and […]

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PHOTOS: (Preseason) Adirondack Thunder vs. Reading Royals – 10/12/2024

READING, Pa – The Reading Royals faced off against the Adirondack Thunder Saturday night at Santander Arena for their final preseason game. The Thunder defeated the Royals 4-2. Click here to read Armand Klisivitch’s full recap of the game. Check out this photo gallery from Inside the Rink’s Sarah Pietrowski who was there to capture […]

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Stolarz Providing Strong Goaltending in the Early Going For The Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending has been an enigma for the last several seasons. They would have a goaltender play well and then struggle. They would then have another goaltender play look great and then get hurt. If the Leafs want to have any chance of going far in the Stanley Cup playoffs and winning […]

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NHL Game Preview: Vegas Golden Knights at Washington Capitals with Line Combinations 10/15/2024

Inside the Rink Game Day Preview Vegas Golden Knights (3-0-0, 6 Pts) at Washington Capitals (0-1-0, 0 Pts) Date: Tuesday, October 15 Capital One Arena – Washington, DC Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+ DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Vegas +1.5 ML -142 Washington -1.5 ML +120 O/U 6 Purchase tickets Via Ticketmaster Vegas Golden Knights […]

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Three Takeaways from Florida’s Second Game with Boston: 10/14/24

Florida turned the tide on their road trip with a win over the Bruins. The Panthers are out Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk at the moment, with Tkachuk out for at least a week with illness. HC Paul Maurice rolled out an interesting 11-7 with Balinskis taking shifts on the fourth line as a forward […]

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Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

Before I criticize the team for doing an impression of last season, I’m going to congratulate a couple of milestones that were reached this past weekend. Saturday night was Brett Kulak’s 500th NHL game. That same night, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded his 700th NHL point. And don’t forget Jeff Skinner scoring his first goal on his […]

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NHL Game Recap: Malkin Has Goal, Three Points as Penguins Defeat Canadiens 6-3

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 last night in Montreal. Forward Evgeni Malkin (1G, 2A) led the way for the Penguins, as goalie Tristan Jarry made 24 saves on 27 shots. Forward Nick Suzuki (2A) and defenseman Mike Matheson (2A) led the way for the Habs, as goalie Sam Montembeaault made 27 saves […]

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