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April 1, 2013

April 1, 2013

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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THN INBOX

LET P.K. BE P.K. It’s not often I agree with Ken Campbell, but his March 4 Overtime column about the Canadiens taking the emotion out P.K. Subban’s game does have some merit. I believe that is exactly what the NHL did to Alex Ovechkin in suspending him for borderline hits. Ken Balzer, Wingham, Ont. GOOD CATCH, FISCH As a retired Coast Guardsman, I’d like to thank Stan Fischler for his recent spotlight on the Coast Guard Cutters and the Clippers (Strange but True, March 4). It was very interesting and had a lot of information I did not know. Thank you, Stan. John R. Dreger, Waterford, Conn. Stan Fischler’s “Making Waves On the Ice” and the sweater Ryan Kennedy featured in Jersey Hound were awesome. I have been in the U.S. Coast Guard for almost 18…

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THE INSTIGATOR

Download the Digimarc app to scan photos on pages 10, 22, and 40 to watch videos on Pro Tips and exclusive 1-on-1s with Chicago’s Ray Emery and Edmonton’s Sam Ganger.…

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DECISION TIME ON CAPITOL HILL

IT ONLY WAS RELATIVELY RECENTLY THE Washington Capitals were the NHL’s New Kid In Town, rock star franchise. They were a blur of color and flair and rushing air, a sell-out draw of highlight-reel talent whether at home or on the road and must-see TV the league used to promote its product on an international level. A slew of dynamic young players led by Alex Ovechkin gave owner Ted Leonsis and GM George McPhee an embarrassment of riches. The embarrassment remains with this season’s Capitals, but much of the riches are gone. As the organization languished near the bottom of the Eastern Conference in the first half of 2012-13, those dominant years feel like forever ago. If you’re searching for the single moment things went pear-shaped in Washington, you’ll be searching…

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PUCKPOLL

Wayne Gretzky point streak (51) 45% Islanders playoff series win streak (19) 23% Flyers unbeaten streak (35) 15% Bruins playoff appearance streak (29) 9% Penguins winning streak (17) 8%…