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Stars' absence won't hurt teams much

By Andrew Rothstein
Puck Prospectus

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Another day, another NHL superstar joins the ranks of the walking wounded. After leaving Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to Columbus in the second period, Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is now listed as week-to-week with an undisclosed upper-body injury. The NHL's points leader joins an ever-lengthening list of key players out of commission, particularly among teams seen as strong contenders for the Stanley Cup. The Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings and Capitals all ...

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