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• Henrik Lundqvist’s game day routine keeps him in top shape. (Men’s Health)
• Even though they’ve lost three games in a row, there’s no need for the Bruins to panic. (WEEI)
• Here are six players the Habs could trade for to help out their defense. (Sportsnet)
• The Flyers’ power play was a strength that has now become a weakness. (Broad Street Hockey)
• How serious are the Leafs about reducing Freddie Anderson’s work load? (Toronto Star)
• Penguins defender John Marino is incredibly underrated. (ESPN)
• The way the Stars handled the Jim Montgomery situation will have a greater effect than the NHL’s code of conduct. (The Hockey News)
• Brendan Shanahan openly discussed the Mike Babcock, Johan Franzen and Mitch Marner situations. (TSN)
• Should the Rangers be sellers at the trade deadline? (Blue Seat Blogs)
• David Perron has been a vital part of the Blues’ success this season. (St. Louis Game-Time)
• The Preds are officially in survival mode right now. (Predlines)
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