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Nearing Central title, sizzling Stars battle inconsistent SabresThe Dallas Stars can close in on the Central Division title when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.The Stars (49-20-9, 107 points) hav...
Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL's playoff race
A handful of teams hitting the skids late in the season has changed the complexion of the playoff races around the NHLAPRIL 8•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mikko Rantanen - Won't play versus WildRantanen (concussion) will not be in the lineup against Minnesota on Tuesday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
ImpactRantanen is expected to begin skating with the team, which could open the door for him to return to action versus the Jets on Saturday, though he hasn't been officially cleared. In his last 12 outings, the Finnish winger has racked up nine goals and nine assists, including five power-play points.
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Miles Wood - Still sidelined for TuesdayWood (lower body) will not be in action against the Wild on Tuesday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.
ImpactWood will be sidelined for a second game due to his lower-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was stuck in a 23-game goal drought, during which he put 61 shots on net while picking up four helpers. Once cleared to play, Wood should return to a bottom-six role.
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Kucherov leads 3 Stars of the Week | NHL.comLightning forward, Penguins captain Crosby, Rangers wing Panarin earn honors
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Dallas plays Buffalo following Seguin's 2-goal game
The Dallas Stars host the Buffalo Sabres after Tyler Seguin's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Stars' 7-4 winAPRIL 8•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wild visit the Avalanche after Kaprizov's 2-goal game
The Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche after Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals in the Wild's 4-0 win over the Chicago BlackhawksAPRIL 8•ASSOCIATED PRESS
