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SteemSports Editor: Shayne Shiells @cryptoiskey

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SteemSports Presenter: Marshall - @bacchist

This week, two legendary Original Six teams will meet again on NBC Sports' Wednesday Night Rivalry. Coverage starts at 7:30 ET, and the puck drops at 8.

Proceeds going to the prize pool for the steemit fantasy hockey league

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New York Rangers

The New York Rangers have earned a 2-1 record, after scoring an impressive 14 goals in their first 3 games. Forwards Kreider, Zuccarello, and Zibanejad have started the season at a torrid pace.

They will expect Henrik Lundqvist to return to his typical elite form after allowing 6 goals on 46 shots in his first two games of the year.

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Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings won their first game of the year Monday night, against the Ottawa Senators.

The Red Wings are struggling to find their identity early this season. With an abundance of skill and veteran leadership, Detroit will likely work the kinks out before long.

In their first win of the year, the explosive offensive minded defenseman Mike Green tallied a hat trick. If the injury-prone Mike Green can stay healthy this year, he will be a great asset to the Red Wings.

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While both are legendary Original Six teams, historically the Red Wings and Rangers have not been bitter rivals. This is due, in part, to the fact that they were in opposite conferences and were not involved in playoff races or series for many decades. This is something the league is trying to change, as evidenced by its decision to move the Red Wings into the Eastern division as part of the league restructuring that took place a couple of seasons ago. They have not yet met in the playoffs since the league made this move, but it is only a matter of time.

Will this be the year?

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