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    Michael Leighton

    MichaelLeighton

    • Goaltender
    • Birthdate
      5/19/1981
    • Birthplace
      Petrolia, ON
    • Draft Info
      1999: Rd 6, Pk 165 (CHI)

    Stats

    • WINS-L-OTL
      37-43-4
    • GAA
      2.98
    • SV%
      .900
    • SO
      4
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    Biography

    Birthdate5/19/1981
    BirthplacePetrolia, ON
    Draft Info1999: Rd 6, Pk 165 (CHI)
    Position Goaltender

    Career History

    Carolina Hurricanes
    Carolina Hurricanes2007-2010, 2016-2017 (4 Seasons)
    Chicago Blackhawks
    Chicago Blackhawks2002-2004, 2015-2016 (3 Seasons)
    Philadelphia Flyers
    Philadelphia Flyers2006*-2007, 2009, 2009*-2011, 2012-2013 (4 Seasons)
    Nashville Predators
    Nashville Predators2006*-2007 (1 Season)

    NHL News

    Stanley Cup odds: Golden Knights rocket up odds boards as Avs fade; Canes the favorite

    Stanley Cup odds: Golden Knights rocket up odds boards as Avs fade; Canes the favorite

    The Hurricanes are the Stanley Cup favorites, with the Golden Knights behind and the Avs now last on the odds board.
    Latvia hands U.S. its third loss at ice hockey worlds

    Latvia hands U.S. its third loss at ice hockey worlds

    Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals to help Latvia upset the United States 4-2 for the defending champion's third loss at the ice hockey world championship.
    How the Canadiens mastered the art of 'bouncing forward'

    How the Canadiens mastered the art of 'bouncing forward'

    Montreal is seven wins from the Stanley Cup thanks to contributions up and down the lineup.
    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

    It was all Canadiens in Game 1. Plus, highlights from Avs-Golden Knights Game 2 and updated playoff stats.
    Golden Knights take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Avalanche

    Golden Knights take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Avalanche

    Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division)
    Avalanche lament missed opportunities after loss to Knights

    Avalanche lament missed opportunities after loss to Knights

    Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said his team had chances to extend its 1-0 lead before losing 3-1 to the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
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