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MINNEAPOLIS — The evening began memorably, with the Wild celebrating former captain Mikko Koivu by retiring his No. 9 jersey — the first player in team history to receive the honor.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Blues let a 3-0 lead slip away, regained it at 4-3, let that one get away, before Robert Thomas scored his fourth goal in the past two games as the Blues won a Central Division showdown, 7-4, over the Predators on Saturday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena.

Nashville and Tampa Bay players were prepared for the country music vibes that Nashville had to offer.

The Florida Panthers held three separate leads Tuesday, including a two-goal lead in the second period and a one-goal lead with less than 10 minutes remaining. They fired 48 shots at David Rittich and even successfully challenged a Nashville Predators goal in the third.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes expected physical challenges in their two homes games this week, first against Florida and then Friday against Nashville.

DALLAS — As Luke Glendening streaked up the ice in concert with Michael Raffl, you could hear the refrain echo from the past few years of Rick Bowness’ tenure as the Stars’ head coach: “We create offense from defense.”

Short-handed on defense for yet another game, the Kraken have had to look deep within their defensive depth.

If this was any sort of measuring stick this weekend, playing against two tough, playoff-caliber teams, the Red Wings still look a bit short of that benchmark.