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    Michael Leighton

    MichaelLeighton

    • Goaltender
    • Birthdate
      19/5/1981
    • 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

    Birthdate19/5/1981
    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

    Cirelli, Nelson, Suzuki named finalists for Selke Trophy

    Cirelli, Nelson, Suzuki named finalists for Selke Trophy

    Brock Nelson and Nick Suzuki are first-time NHL awards finalists, joining Anthony Cirelli as Selke Trophy contenders for top defensive forward.
    PWHL to nix expansion draft with eye on four new teams joining

    PWHL to nix expansion draft with eye on four new teams joining

    The PWHL is revamping its expansion rules, including the elimination of an expansion player draft, in preparing to add as many as four markets for next season.
    How long since a player won a Stanley Cup, NHL award in the same year?

    How long since a player won a Stanley Cup, NHL award in the same year?

    The Stanley Cup is the most coveted trophy in the NHL. When was the last time a player won the Cup and an individual award in the same year?
    PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit

    PWHL adding expansion franchise in Detroit

    Women's professional hockey is coming to Hockeytown, with the PWHL on Wednesday designating Detroit as the first of what could become four expansion markets for next season.
    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

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

    Here are previews for both of Wednesday's games, plus highlights and key plays from Tuesday's contest.
    Hurricanes take 2-0 series lead into game 3 against the Flyers

    Hurricanes take 2-0 series lead into game 3 against the Flyers

    Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (43-27-12, in the Metropolitan Division)
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