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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 11, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) celebrates a goal scored by center Dylan Cozens (24) in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Colton Osmond, Dept Manager]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at San Jose Sharks]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 2, 2025; San Jose, California, USA;  Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) controls the puck during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 10, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) watches the play with San Jose Sharks goalkeeper Alex Nedeljkovic (33) and defender Nick Leddy (4) during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Cre… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 31, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green looks on during the third period against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 10, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) watches the play with San Jose Sharks goalkeeper Alex Nedeljkovic (33) and defender Nick Leddy (4) during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Cre… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 26, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Washington Capitals celebrate a goal against the Utah Mammoth by left wing Ivan Miroshnichenko (63) during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Colton Osmond, Dept Manager]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 4, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe (2) fights for the puck against New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (10) during the third period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 13, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) scores a goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) moves the puck against Philadelphia Flyers center Trevor Zegras (46) during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cu… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Colton Osmond, Dept Manager]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-10-25T223001Z_278194398_MT1USATODAY30188235_RTRMADP_3_NHL-MINNESOTA-WILD-AT-VANCOUVER-CANUCKS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 25, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Fans watch as former Canuck and Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) handles the puck in warm up prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Marcus Yu]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-11-02T15:53:56+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-10-09T030232Z_1509432166_MT1USATODAY30034494_RTRMADP_3_NHL-TORONTO-MAPLE-LEAFS-AT-VEGAS-GOLDEN-KNIGHTS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 8, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev (8) skates with the puck against Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) in the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-01-18T144957Z_656646507_MT1USATODAY28034943_RTRMADP_3_NHL-BOSTON-BRUINS-AT-CHICAGO-BLACKHAWKS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) battles for the puck with Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-10-31T174126Z_192498028_MT1USATODAY30236485_RTRMADP_3_NHL-TAMPA-BAY-LIGHTNING-AT-NASHVILLE-PREDATORS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[October 31, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee; Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Max Crozier (24) and Nashville Predators right wing Matthew Wood (71) battle for the puck during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Ima… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Levi Pike, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NHL: New York Rangers at New York Islanders]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 28, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA;  New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) deflects a puck in front go New York Islanders goaltender David Rittich (33) during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Colton Osmond, Dept Manager]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) celebrates with defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stan… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Colton Osmond, Dept Manager]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[| Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Marcus Yu]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-04-08T051202Z_569895578_MT1USATODAY28682273_RTRMADP_3_NHL-EDMONTON-OILERS-AT-UTAH-MAMMOTH]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 7, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) takes a shot after a foul by Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-04-15T234015Z_39227458_MT1USATODAY28736337_RTRMADP_3_NHL-WASHINGTON-CAPITALS-AT-NEW-YORK-RANGERS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Tye Kartye (24) attempts to deflect a shot past Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn I… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-11-01T13:18:02+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2025-12-14T041120Z_1246374850_MT1USATODAY27812613_RTRMADP_3_NHL-DETROIT-RED-WINGS-AT-CHICAGO-BLACKHAWKS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex Debrincat (93) passes the puck against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier (46) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-10-06T031514Z_1059382865_MT1USATODAY30009506_RTRMADP_3_NHL-OTTAWA-SENATORS-AT-BOSTON-BRUINS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) makes a save against Ottawa Senators left wing William Eklund (27) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Levi Pike, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[April 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina; Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) and centre Tim Stützle (18) comes off the ice after the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanle… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Levi Pike, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-31T16:04:23+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Apr 11, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) celebrates a goal scored by center Dylan Cozens (24) in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Colton Osmond, Dept Manager]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NHL: Calgary Flames at Tampa Bay Lightning]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feb 27, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is congratulated by center Brayden Point (21) after he scored a goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Kl… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Levi Pike, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-31T14:42:37+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-01-07T025637Z_581266466_MT1USATODAY27946502_RTRMADP_3_NHL-COLORADO-AVALANCHE-AT-TAMPA-BAY-LIGHTNING]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Jan 6, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) defends Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during the third period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-10-20T210000Z_350996315_MT1USATODAY30054505_RTRMADP_3_NHL-NASHVILLE-PREDATORS-AT-OTTAWA-SENATORS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 10, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Nashville Predators defenseman Brady Skjei (76) and Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) chase the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-31T12:21:41+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NHL: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks on at the face-off circle against the Washington Capitals during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Ima… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Michael Kovacs, ADMIN]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-31T11:55:42+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-10-16T020340Z_728609509_MT1USATODAY30093474_RTRMADP_3_NHL-VANCOUVER-CANUCKS-AT-FLORIDA-PANTHERS (1)]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Vancouver Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra reacts from the bench against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-31T00:28:21+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 14, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is checked by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Haydn Fleury during first-period action on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. Mandatory Credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier-USA … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kyle Pereira]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-30T22:48:06+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-03-06T025133Z_1902533669_MT1USATODAY28411696_RTRMADP_3_NHL-OTTAWA-SENATORS-AT-CALGARY-FLAMES]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 5, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green on his bench during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-30T13:38:42+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2025-12-30T070754Z_439214849_MT1USATODAY27904173_RTRMADP_3_NHL-OTTAWA-SENATORS-AT-TORONTO-MAPLE-LEAFS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Colton Osmond, Dept Manager]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-30T13:07:42+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-10-06T030245Z_1994404510_MT1USATODAY30009419_RTRMADP_3_NHL-WINNIPEG-JETS-AT-PITTSBURGH-PENGUINS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) skates with the puck as Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (54) defends during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClai… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Dan Mount, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-03-21T040727Z_591751954_MT1USATODAY28553388_RTRMADP_3_NHL-FLORIDA-PANTHERS-AT-VANCOUVER-CANUCKS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mar 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tom Willander (5) goes down to block a shot taken by Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (9) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Levi Pike, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-30T11:55:53+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[2026-09-30T045741Z_1196128785_MT1USATODAY29955479_RTRMADP_3_NHL-VANCOUVER-CANUCKS-AT-EDMONTON-OILERS]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 29, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman (18) tries to screen Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Levi Pike, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2026-10-30T11:50:42+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2026/09/2025-11-11T090024Z_163812598_MT1USATODAY27558180_RTRMADP_3_NHL-FLORIDA-PANTHERS-AT-SAN-JOSE-SHARKS.webp</image:loc>
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