Islanders, Horvat and Olympic
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Tre Kronor will have noll Islanders. Neither Emil Heineman nor Simon Holmstrom were named to Team Sweden’s Olympic squad Friday in a surprise snub for Heineman in particular. Heineman appeared to be in good shape to get on the plane to Milan with 12 goals,
Team Canada is stacked, with a forward group that includes Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Crosby, among others. While Horvat’s versatility is an asset, he’s not yet sure how he’ll be deployed when game action starts in February. He’s ready to accept any role.
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Islanders Score Late In Third & Beat Maple Leafs 4-3 In OT
The New York Islanders are back in action tonight as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Islanders come into this game after losing 7-2 at the hands of the Utah Mammoth on New Year’s Day.
Bo Horvat is headed to Milan. And Matthew Schaefer can tentatively plan on getting a well-deserved rest in February. Horvat was named to Team Canada’s 25-man Olympic squad Thursday, marking the first time he’ll represent his country in best-on-best competition.
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