Hudson Fasching learning ‘different style’ in elevated Islanders role
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Hudson Fasching learning ‘different style’ in elevated Islanders role

CHICAGO — Hudson Fasching’s game is almost tailor-made for a bottom-six role. He gets north. He retrieves pucks. He forechecks. He’s pesky. He plays in a straight line. It’s a role that’s allowed Fasching to carve out a place on the Islanders’ roster and in their lineup over the past…

Devils coach Andrew Brunette’s golf cart DUI arrest video emerges
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Devils coach Andrew Brunette’s golf cart DUI arrest video emerges

New Jersey Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette appeared to walk away from his DUI tests, aggravating the police, according to body cam surveillance footage during his Feb. 1 arrest in Florida. The footage, posted by Fox Sports 640’s Andy Slater on Tuesday, showed Brunette being pulled over while driving his…

Improved Filip Chytil up for key role for Rangers vs. Devils
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Improved Filip Chytil up for key role for Rangers vs. Devils

One of the key players in the Rangers-Devils playoff series figures to be Filip Chytil, who centers the Rangers’ “Kid Line,’’ scoring 22 goals and dishing out 23 assists this season. “He’s been very good this year and has scored some big goals,’’ said Kaapo Kakko, one of Chytil’s linemates….

Jimmy Vesey getting long-awaited playoff return with Rangers
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Jimmy Vesey getting long-awaited playoff return with Rangers

Before the Rangers started practice Wednesday, ahead of their regular-season finale Thursday, Jimmy Vesey scanned the locker room and took a tally. He thought he has played the fewest postseason games among his Rangers teammates, but he wasn’t sure. Vesey knew his number (12) and also the number of seasons…

Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom out for season with knee injury
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Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom out for season with knee injury

TAMPA, Fla. — Lou Lamoriello confirmed what everybody already knew. Oliver Wahlstrom is out for the season. “He will not be back [this season], yes, but he will definitely be ready before the summer’s over,” Lamoriello said before the Islanders’ 5-0 loss to the Lightning. That comes as little surprise,…