Hockey Day in Canada 2013 is Saturday, and it will be a celebration of the greatest game on Earth with four exciting matchups featuring all seven of Canada's NHL franchises.
CBC will televise each game in what promises to be a day full of exciting hockey, with each team involved battling for crucial points in the standings.
Let's look at three games you cannot miss on Hockey Day in Canada (full schedule at bottom of article).
Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings
The Oilers are the only Canadian team that won't play at home on Saturday, but their matchup with the Detroit Red Wings could be the highest-scoring matchup of the day.
Edmonton is still in the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but the team has been dropping points in overtime recently. The Oilers have lost four straight games, and three of those came after regulation.
Taking two points against Detroit will not be easy because the Red Wings have won three out of their last five games after a slow start to the season. Detroit has one of the most impressive top-six forward groups in the NHL, and rookie Damien ...
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Article written by Nicholas Goss
NHL Schedule: 3 Matchups You Can’t Miss on Hockey Day in Canada 2013
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