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Brian Rafalski: Owner of the NHL's Most Bizarre Stat Line

Throughout his 11-year career Brian Rafalski has been one of the best puck-moving defenseman in the NHL. He's been a member of three Stanley Cup winning teams, won an Olympic Silver Medal, and has put up excellent individual numbers, only once scoring fewer than five goals in a season, and eight times eclipsing the...

NHL Year in Review: Canada vs. US for Game of the Year

The best hockey game in North American this year didn't happen in the NHL. It came in Vancouver in March, and it featured the dream matchup for Olympic organizers, the hockey-mad host country and an exciting young team from the other side of the border. NBC decided to air the game between Canada and the United States...

Dan Cleary Out With Fractured Ankle

The injuries are starting to pile up a bit for the Detroit Red Wings, as they lost leading goal-scorer Dan Cleary to a fractured ankle during Sunday's 4-1 win against the Minnesota Wild. The injury occurred when Cleary was hit with a shot from teammate Brad Stuart. The injury also comes less than a week after the Wings...

2 on 1: Dominant Detroit

The Detroit Red Wings, well, are again the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings enter action Tuesday with the best record in the Western Conference and appear to be a lock for their 21st consecutive playoff appearance. Two of our hockey writers, A.J. Perez and Chris Botta, will discuss Detroit's ability to remain on top in the...

2010-11 Detroit Red Wings Preview: Climbing the Mountain Again

Something strange has happened this fall. The annual "are the Red Wings too old?" questions have subsided, and Detroit is the trendy pick in the Western Conference in many corners. Well, the Red Wings certainly have not endured the kinds of offseason losses that sliced away at the champion Blackhawks. Plus, Detroit should...

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05/13/12 Blueprint to beat the Rangers: Study Brian Rafalski Source: Devils Due - NJ.com Capitals game 7 was gritty, tight checking and as boring as nearly every other game that was played in the series ( yes even that triple OT game ).

Background on brian rafalski

Brian Christopher Rafalski (born September 28, 1973) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 15 professional ice hockey seasons for five teams: 11 in the National Hockey League for two teams (New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings), three in SM-liiga for two teams (Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho and Helsingin IFK) prior to entering the NHL, and one in Elitserien for Brynäs IF.

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