NHL Weekender: Ovechkin, Fleury close in on history
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At the end of every workweek, Yardbarker takes a look at what the NHL has in store for the weekend. We'll see whose stock is soaring, who needs to get their acts together and what tilts promise to keep you on the edge of your seat. In this week's edition, thNHL Weekender: Ovechkin, Fleury close in on history
At the end of every workweek, Yardbarker takes a look at what the NHL has in store for the weekend. We'll see whose stock is soaring, who needs to get their acts together and what tilts promise to keep you on the edge of your seat. In this week's edition, the Metropolitan Division race heats up, the Predators can't lose and superstars close in on milestones.Who's on fire In the Eastern Conference, the Metropolitan Division race is as tight as ever. After a rough stretch of games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have taken advantage of the Washington Capitals' slight skid and overtaken first place, but the Caps — and the Flyers, for that matter — remain very close in the points race. Meanwhile, the leaders in the Atlantic have been killing it on their home ice, with the Bruins continuing their hot streak with five straight victories in Boston.Out in the Western Conference, the Nashville Predators have won a franchise-record 10 straight tilts. Since the start of the new year, Pekka Rinne has gone 18-2-1 with a 2.03 goa Read more