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Erik Karlsson in Pittsburgh is among the familiar faces in new places around the NHL, Sports
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NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings - Wilmington News Journal
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Three NHL Teams Whose Upgraded Rosters Still Aren't Playoff-Worthy - The Hockey News
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NHL playoff teams 2022: Who has clinched a playoff berth for the Stanley Cup playoffs? - DraftKings Network
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2022-23 NHL team attendance tracker: Risers, fallers, surprises and trends - The Athletic
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NHL teams on the rise after missing playoffs: Penguins, Predators, Senators, Sabres and Red Wings