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A little push for Roberto Luongo? That’s exactly what his backup, Cory Schneider has provided for the Vancouver Canucks who are riding a five-game win streak. Schneider, 24, is undefeated in regulation time this season at 6-0-2 and is riding a three-game win streak. The pair has been one of the NHL’s best goaltending tandems this season and a big reason why the Canucks are finally starting to reach their potential. |
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Mason Raymond returns after missing 10 games with a broken thumb and helps the Canucks beat Colorado 2-1 with the game-winner – his eighth goal of the year. |
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The Flyers snap an 0-14-2 (since Nov. 4, 1998) streak at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit with an impressive 3-2 victory over the Red Wings Sunday. |
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The good news: Jordan Staal is finally healthy and playing. The bad news: The Penguins are in a bit of a funk at 5-4-1 in their last 10. |
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Injuries continue to dog the Red Wings as Brad Stuart joins the list after being nailed by a shot from Philadelphia’s Jeff Carter. |
| 5 | 5 | 
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The Lightning get the jump on the trade deadline by acquiring veteran goaltender Dwayne Roloson from the New York Islanders. |
| 6 | 7 | 
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A win at the Winter Classic and a strong performance from Alexander Ovechkin could be a launching point for the inconsistent Caps. |
| 7 | 6 | 
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Kari Lehtonen has certainly done his share for the emerging Dallas Stars this season and a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues snaps a personal four-game losing streak. |
| 8 | 9 | 
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Dustin Byfuglien’s 16th goal of the season in overtime gives the Thrashers a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. |
| 9 | 10 | 
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With two straight wins and six in their past 10 games the Sharks are finally starting to look like a threat in the West. |
| 10 | 15 | 
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Tyler Seguin snaps a six-game pointless streak with a goal and an assist in a 7-6 shootout loss to the Sabres. |
| 11 | 19 | 
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Jonas Hiller makes 19 third period saves to run his and Anaheim’s winning streak to three straight. |
| 12 | 13 | 
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After nine straight wins in back-to-back games, the Rangers succumb to the Florida Panthers, losing 3-0. |
| 13 | 18 | 
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Shea Weber scores a goal and adds two assists as the Predators run their home winning streak over Columbus to 15 games. |
| 14 | 8 | 
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The Kings outshoot the San Jose Sharks 29-19, but wind up on the short end of a 1-0 decision; their third loss in a row. |
| 15 | 16 | 
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The injury-riddled Blues allow three unanswered third period goals in a 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. |
| 16 | 11 | 
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A six-game winning streak is followed by a nasty 1-4-1 run for the Avalanche who are 0-3-1 in their past four home games. |
| 17 | 14 | 
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The Habs continue to tinker with their blueline adding James Wisniewski and Brett Festerling. |
| 18 | 21 | 
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Goaltending continues to be the Blue Jackets' Achilles Heal as they drop a second-straight game to remain four points out of a playoff spot. |
| 19 | 23 | 
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Jeff Skinner’s magical rookie season continues with two goals as the Canes win their third straight beating New Jersey 6-3. |
| 20 | 12 | 
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The Blackhawks outshoot the Ducks 19-2 in the third period, but still drop their third straight game 2-1. |
| 21 | 21 | 
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Fans have turned on the Wild who are 3-6-1 at home in its past 10 games including a 4-1 loss to Nashville New Year’s Eve. Fortunately, the Wild bounced back with a thrilling 6-5 road win over Phoenix. |
| 22 | 17 | 
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Captain Shane Doan has points in six straight games and 21 points in his last 19 games. |
| 23 | 24 | 
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The Flames win their final two games under GM Darryl Sutter and continue with two more wins under acting GM Jay Feaster. |
| 24 | 26 | 
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Drew Stafford fires three goals as the Sabres edge their rivals from Boston 7-6 in a wild affair. |
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You have to wonder exactly how long owner Eugene Melnyk will watch this team continue to flounder before he snaps and makes changes. |
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Tomas Vokoun’s fifth shutout of the season helps the Panthers beat the Rangers 3-0 to improve to 4-1-2 in their last seven starts. |
| 27 | 27 | 
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James Reimer beats the Ottawa Senators 5-1 in his first NHL start. |
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The Islanders have won two straight and are 6-3-1 in their last 10. |
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Injuries continue to befuddle the Oilers, but they remain competitive in this season of learning. |
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Martin Brodeur allows three goals in eight minutes en route to being pulled in a 6-3 loss to Carolina. |
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