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Damn He's Fast Tony Amonte is amazing. Not only does he currently lead the NHL with 22 goals, he works hard, plays defense, takes the body, and skates really, really fast. Although, to be fair, our buddy ALF is speedy quick in his own right. Just look over there. In the time it took you to read this, ALF wrapped you a present. Thanks, ALF! by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

Team Reports

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins Northeast Division Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens Ottawa Senators Toronto Maple Leafs Southeast Division Carolina Hurricanes Florida Panthers Tampa Bay Lightning Washington Capitals

Western Conference

Central Division Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Red Wings Nashville Predators St. Louis Blues Northwest Division Calgary Flames Colorado Avalanche Edmonton Oilers Vancouver Canucks Pacific Division Anaheim Mighty Ducks Dallas Stars Los Angeles Kings Phoenix Coyotes San Jose Sharks

Reader Poll How are you going to spend Christmas? With family. With friends. Curled up alone in the corner of a dark room drinking straight Scotch until you pass out.

Caps Search for Answers in Las Vegas
The Washington Capitals have had a rough season. So rough that coach Ron Wilson figured his team could use a break. Wilson and his troops packed up their bags and headed to Las Vegas, the land of wild nights, gambling, and legalized prostitution. You know, come to think of it, Vegas is a lot like the offices of LCS Hockey...
by Jason Sheehan, Washington Correspondent

Bourque Passes Howe
Raymond Bourque reached another milestone in his brilliant career, surpassing Gordie Howe on the all-time assists chart. Bourque discusses this and other topics with people we don't know.
by Jim Iovino, Ace Reporter

Renny Comes Home
After a season and a half in the appropriately black-and-blue jerseys of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Mikael Renberg has come home to Philadelphia. But can he make the Flyers a legitimate Stanley Cup contender again?
by Chuck Michio, Philadelphia Correspondent

Gretzky Says Good-bye to Gardens
Wayne Gretzky has a lot of fond memories involving Maple Leaf Gardens. Too bad the grand old arena is about to become the next victim of corporate greed.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

More Stuff...
As per usual, here are some things that weren't made into full features. Topics discussed include: New Jersey's balanced scoring, Calgary's surprising road trip, Alexei Kovalev playing great, the joys of having a crooked thumb, and more.
by Michael Dell, Editor-in-Chief

Red Wings Dominating All-Star Voting
The All-Star voting is in full swing and it seems as though fans in Detroit need a hobby.
by Brian Wishnow, Correspondent

American Hockey League (AHL) News
News and notes from around the American Hockey League.
by Tricia McMillan, AHL Correspondent

Behind the Bench
It's a holiday miracle! The Behind the Bench section has been updated!
by LCS Hockey,

LCS Hockey Christmas Features
It's the holiday season, so that means we once again bust out the ol' Christmas features. Sure, you've probably read 'em before, but would it kill ya to read 'em again? C'mon, really? It's for charity!
by LCS Hockey,

NEXT ISSUE
Issue 111, the seventh issue of the 1998-99 Season will be published on Wednesday, January 13. Please note that issues will now be offically released on Wednesday, not Tuesday.

Statistics
  Player Stats
  Goaltender Stats
  Standings
     1998-99 NHL Season Schedule
   Issue 103 - Hockey Pool Stats/Player Ratings

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