NHL Daily: Alex Pietrangelo, Milan Lucic, Boston Bruins

NHL Daily: Alex Pietrangelo is Leading the Blues in a Significant Way, Milan Lucic is Coming Full Circle, the Boston Bruins Need Bruce Cassidy Full Time and More! (Morning NHL Headlines)

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There were five games on the NHL's schedule. First, the Blackhawks beat the Wild 4-2, the Rangers topped the Red Wings 4-1 and the Canadiens beat out the Oilers 4-1.

Lastly, the Sharks smashed the Stars 5-1 and the Ducks topped the Capitals 5-2.

The Highlight of the Night:

NHL Daily: Morning NHL Headlines

Alex Pietrangelo Leading the Blues

Alex Pietrangelo is stepping up and leading the blues in the way they need it most. He is a large part of the team's sprint for the playoffs. [Bleedin' Blue]

John Hynes is Coaching to Stay in Jersey

The Devils have seemingly hit rock bottom as of late and some of that blame is circling back to head coach John Hynes. Now, Hynes is coaching with everything he's got to show why he should stick with the Devils. [Pucks and Pitchforks]

Brendan Smith's Big Impact on the Rangers

The Rangers have been looking extra good lately, despite setbacks, and part of their success has been attributed to the team's newest Ranger, Brendan Smith. [Blue Line Station]

Milan Lucic is Coming Around

Oiler Milan Lucic is coming around full circle as he finds new chemistry with a new part of the team and a new line. This is what us allowing Lucic to bring back the play the Oilers were looking for all along and saw earlier this season. [Oil on Whyte]

New Canuck Drew Shore

The Canucks have signed Drew Shore and the former Swiss NLA-er will join the team for the rest of the season. See how Drew Shore fits in with the Canucks' season. [The Canuck Way]

Isles Need a Bigger Push

The Islanders just lost their wild card spot and they need a harder and stronger push if they want to reclaim their spot and grab a playoff position. [Eyes on Isles]

Bruins Should Keep Bruce Cassidy Full-Time

Interim head coach Bruce Cassidy has been exactly what the Bruins needed. The team should drop the 'interim' from his title soon and keep the coach on full-time. [Causeway Crowd]