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The lottery for the first pick in the 2024 NHL draft takes place today. 16 teams have a shot at landing the first pick, with the San Jose Sharks having the best odds at 18.5% followed by the Chicago Blackhawks at 13.5% and Anaheim Ducks at 11.5%. Which team will get the first pick this time around? Will Chicago get to pick first for the second year in a row?
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The NHL announced the location of the 2025 Winter Classic. Chicago’s Wrigley Field will host the contest between the Blackhawks and Blues in 2025. This is the second time that Wrigley Field has hosted a Winter Classic, with the last time being in 2009, when the Blackhawks lost to the Detroit Red Wings 6-4.
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The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to 14 games. This ties them for the seventh longest streak of all time.
The next win would tie them with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders. The Oliers will host the Chicago Blackhawks tonight with the chance to extend their streak. Can they do it?
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We have the start of the NHL season. In one of the first games of the year Chicago takes on Pittsburgh. This will feature the NHL debut of number one overall pick Connor Bedard going against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.
Defending Stanley Cup champions Las Vegas go against the Kraken on opening night. A battle between Nashville and Tampa Bay will conclude the trio of games for the opening night.
Can Vegas defend their title? the road to the Stanley Cup starts now!
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