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What lines are working? Depends on who's figured out the puzzle

By Scott Burnside
ESPN.com

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

For NHL coaches, the beginning of the season is like sitting down to a complex puzzle. The sooner you can find some pieces that look like something, the better off you are. This is especially true when it comes to forward combinations. Even teams that made few offseason changes -- the Washington Capitals are a prime example -- present myriad possibilities for coaches in finding that elusive, early chemistry. And early chemistry generally means early points, and early points mean less pressure ...

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