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Niklas
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13/2/1978
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Helsinki, Finland
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Nachos cause havoc for Capitals goalie
Capitals goalie Logan Thompson was furious when a tray of nachos was throw onto the ice just as Oilers Corey Perry scored against him.
Capitals look to keep win streak going, visit the Kraken
Washington Capitals (32-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (21-24-3, in the Pacific Division)
Philadelphia visits New York after shootout victory
Philadelphia Flyers (22-20-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (23-20-4, in the Metropolitan Division)
Blues take on the Golden Knights following shootout victory
Vegas Golden Knights (29-14-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (23-21-4, in the Central Division)
Ducks take losing streak into home matchup with the Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins (20-21-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (18-23-6, in the Pacific Division)
Flames play the Sabres in a non-conference matchup
Buffalo Sabres (18-24-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (22-16-7, in the Pacific Division)
