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    Michael Leighton

    MichaelLeighton

    • Goaltender
    • Birthdate
      19/5/1981
    • Birthplace
      Petrolia, ON
    • Draft Info
      1999: Rd 6, Pk 165 (CHI)

    Stats

    • WINS-L-OTL
      37-43-4
    • GAA
      2.98
    • SV%
      .900
    • SO
      4
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    Biography

    Birthdate19/5/1981
    BirthplacePetrolia, ON
    Draft Info1999: Rd 6, Pk 165 (CHI)
    Position Goaltender

    Career History

    Carolina Hurricanes
    Carolina Hurricanes2007-2010, 2016-2017 (4 Seasons)
    Chicago Blackhawks
    Chicago Blackhawks2002-2004, 2015-2016 (3 Seasons)
    Philadelphia Flyers
    Philadelphia Flyers2006*-2007, 2009, 2009*-2011, 2012-2013 (4 Seasons)
    Nashville Predators
    Nashville Predators2006*-2007 (1 Season)

    NHL News

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    NHL playoff watch: Who's winning the Presidents' Trophy?

    NHL playoff watch: Who's winning the Presidents' Trophy?

    Here's how the race for the top overall seed looks. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.
    NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. projections

    NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. projections

    The Sabres have charged into the top three. Plus, how has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?
    DeBrincat scores go-ahead goal and has two assists in Red Wings' 3-1 victory over Canadiens

    DeBrincat scores go-ahead goal and has two assists in Red Wings' 3-1 victory over Canadiens

    — Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
    Stars take on the Wild after shootout victory

    Stars take on the Wild after shootout victory

    Dallas Stars (43-15-10, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (39-19-12, in the Central Division)
    Blue Jackets take on the Kraken following Fantilli's 2-goal game

    Blue Jackets take on the Kraken following Fantilli's 2-goal game

    Seattle Kraken (31-28-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (36-21-11, in the Metropolitan Division)
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