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The Amherst Student

Volume 152 • Issue 1

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

hockey

Capitals' Tom Wilson Continues Controversial Play in Altercation with Rangers' Artemi Panarin

By Alex Noga '23

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May 12, 2021

The National Hockey League (NHL) game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers on May 3 had major implications for both teams. As the Capitals had already clinched a playoff berth, a win would have pushed them to first place in the highly competitive East Division with just four games remaining in the regular season. The Rangers, on the other hand, needed a win to avoid being eliminated from playoff contention. However, after a scramble in front of the Capitals’ net in the second

The Temporary NHL Realignment is Great — and It Won’t Ever Happen Again

By Matthew Sparrow ’21

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March 17, 2021

One year has passed since the Covid-19 pandemic halted athletic competition around the world. In the time since, the majority of leagues have found a way to return, albeit with little to no fans in attendance. For the NBA and the NHL, the decision was made to sequester a certain number of teams in a “bubble” format in order to have their playoffs and complete their seasons. Both leagues were praised for their resounding success, as they each crowned a new champion without a single positive test.

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