The Leafs have a rare Saturday night off, as they travel from the west coast to Washington DC, where they'll take on the Caps at 3pm tomorrow. Good news, though: I've got a whole bunch of links for you to read. Chat about whatever second-rate team HNIC is showing tonight in the comments.

United States sled hockey team goes for gold medal at Paralympics
Canada knows how to win their bronze medal game.

Nicklas Backstrom gets silver medal after IOC decision | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Sadly for Backstrom, that silver medal doesn't come with a time machine.

Watch Corey Perry inspect glass in Colorado, gives Patrick Roy thumbs-up (Video) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Perry straight trolling.

Anaheim Ducks shaping up as heck of a playoff loser (Trending Topics) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports

The Ducks might be a bit of a first round bye.

Fraudorado and Shamaheim
More on the Ducks (and the Avs) - sometimes, you aren't what the standings say you are.

High-Five, Hug and a Hockey Fight: Inside story of viral video instant classic | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
How do you celebrate going blow for blow with your idol?

The institutional sexism of NHL Ice Girls | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
I can't begin to describe how important it is that you don't read the comments.

What to Expect When You're Expecting Wins - Japers' Rink
How the Washington Capitals are keeping D.C.-area cardiologists busy

Ville Leino's contract is the worst value in the NHL - Die By The Blade
He may have killed the final days of Buffalo's notable top line, but considering Buffalo isn't a competitive, cap-ceiling team now, does it matter anymore? Not like Clarkson's does.

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