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Reading Assignments
Yesterday’s News Today: BTN, Tracking The Playoff Race With A Month To Go
- The Hurricanes announced yesterday that they will be hosting a benefit game between local police officers and local fire fighters for wounded Raleigh Police Officer Charles Ainsworth and his family on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at PNC Arena. Admission is free but they will be accepting cash donations at the door. [Carolina Hurricanes]
- Tweetmail is back answering your questions regarding sparks, important games, and waiver pick ups. [Carolina Hurricanes]
- Inside The Storm: The Mentors Trip. [Carolina Hurricanes]
- The Hurricanes and their fans are building momentum. [NSJ]
- The Capitals are having an interesting promotion when the Hurricanes visit them later this month:
What do you give a bunch of jerks? The Bird. #ALLCAPS #CapsCanes March 26: https://t.co/QKdtxuZp3r#KuzyBobble | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/XaDrEOsaYI
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 6, 2019
- ESPN ranks the top 50 NHL prospects. The Canes have a couple entries on the list. [ESPN+ $]
- Gary Bettman is adamant that the Senators are not going anywhere despite their arena issues. [TSN]
- The NHL is participating in a player safety summit with other major hockey associations. [NHL]
- NHL GM’s are proposing a helmet-less player would be penalized if he doesn’t leave the ice. [SNY]
- Time to up your Prom-Posal game:
A hockey prom-posal! #JayAndDan
— #JayAndDan (@JayAndDan) March 7, 2019
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( : NHL) pic.twitter.com/fSh81aFszX
- The NHL Gaming World Championship is returning:
The NHL Gaming World Championship is BACK!
— NHL (@NHL) March 6, 2019
Sign up now at https://t.co/bY2juR6tz8. #NHLGWC pic.twitter.com/lS5bmrlcwm
Stalking The Standings
The only game of impact last night went against Carolina’s favor as the Capitals defeated the Flyers 5-3.
- Metro 1: Washington Capitals: 67 GP, 85 points, 104 pt pace, 35 ROW
- Metro 2: New York Islanders: 66 GP, 83 points, 103 pt pace, 34 ROW
- Metro 3: Carolina Hurricanes: 66 GP, 79 points, 98 pt pace, 35 ROW
- WC 1: Pittsburgh Penguins: 66 GP, 79 points, 98 pt pace, 34 ROW
- WC 2: Montreal Canadiens: 67 GP, 79 points, 97 pt pace, 34 ROW
- 9th: Columbus Blue Jackets: 66 GP, 77 points, 96 pt pace, 36 ROW
- 10th: Philadelphia Flyers: 67 GP, 72 points, 88 pt pace, 30 ROW
Tonight’s Rooting Guide
- Penguins vs Blue Jackets - just no overtime
- Senators over Islanders
- Sharks over Canadiens