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New Lee Islanders captain Anders Lee knocked Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom out of the opener of Wednesday night’s first round, setting the tone with a big hit that “late” and “predatory” Washington coach Todd Reirden called. Reirden did not have an update on Backstrom, who appeared to be looking …

As the NHL exhibition schedule officially began on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers opened the first game of the day by lining up next to each other during the national anthem rather than as individual teams in what was called a “Moment of solidarity. ” . “ When …