At NHL All-Star Weekend, Sidney Crosby shared his desire to see change in the league's playoff format. The existing divisional structure leads to frequent showdowns based on proximity and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman doesn't appear to have an appetite for change but critiques argue there are multiple ways to nurture healthy rivalries in the game.
There are less than four weeks until the NHL trade deadline on March 3 and the market is still taking shape.
Colorado Avalanche (27-18-3, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (24-16-9, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Colorado Avalanche after Evgeni Malkin's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Penguins' 6-4 loss.Pittsburgh is 24-16-9 overall and 14-6-4 at home. The Penguins are 4-3-5 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes.Colorado is 14-9-0 on the road and 27-18-3 overall. The Av
No | Player | Pos |
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15 | RW | |
53 | C | |
77 | C | |
87 | C | |
1 | G | |
8 | D | |
52 | D | |
59 | LW | |
43 | LW | |
35 | G | |
73 | D | |
42 | RW | |
58 | D | |
71 | C | |
23 | LW | |
10 | LW | |
26 | D | |
28 | D | |
25 | C | |
67 | RW | |
32 | D | |
2 | D | |
17 | RW | |
44 | D | |
40 | G | |
16 | LW |