There's only one game on tonight - Islanders vs. Hurricanes. Always seems weird that the NHL so rarely schedules Friday night games, considering Saturday and Sunday are football days in the US (and some on Monday and Thursday as well). Beside than tonight's relative hiatus, the season is in full swing - so enjoy these links:

Ovechkin dive video
hah

Report: Sabres to host 2017 NHL All-Star Game - Die By The Blade
Meh.

Watch Trevor Daley’s sweet body-to-stick goal vs. Blackhawks (Video) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Sheesh.

AHL team apologizes for new mascot’s mockery of firefighter (Update) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
duh

Dan Boyle out 4-6 weeks with broken hand | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Oof.

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