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Flyers G Carter Hart granted indefinite leave from team
Philadelphia Flyers No. 1 goalie Carter Hart requested and was granted an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Tuesday....

Flames G Jacob Markstrom returns from lower-body injury
After missing three games with a lower-body injury, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will start on Tuesday against the visiting St. Louis Blues....

What do the Edmonton Oilers want with Corey Perry?
The Edmonton Oilers have been the NHL’s hottest team for a good long while now. They’ve won 13 in a row, and since that woeful 2-9-1 start, they’ve gone 24-6-0, which over a full season would be a 131-point pace. They’ve vaulted themselves out of the Motel For Men where the Sharks live, that they sp...

Devils extend Tom Fitzgerald, add president of hockey ops title
Tom Fitzgerald signed a multi-year contract extension with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday and was named as the team's president of hockey operations....

Sharks, facing Rangers, eye first 3-game win streak of season
The New York Rangers will try to gain a split of their four-game western road trip on Tuesday night when they visit the team with the fewest points in the NHL, the San Jose Sharks....

After Patrick Roy's winning debut, Isles meet Knights
Patrick Roy got a glimpse at the New York Islanders' familiar resiliency in his first game as the team's head coach....

NHL roundup: Devils rally past Knights in OT
Tyler Toffoli finished off his sixth career hat trick by scoring 2:35 into overtime as the New Jersey Devils rallied for a wild 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday in Newark, N.J....

Kaapo Kahkonen shines as Sharks edge Kings in shootout
Kaapo Kahkonen made 43 saves and stopped both attempts in the shootout to help the visiting San Jose Sharks earn a 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night....

Thatcher Demko, surging Canucks silence Blackhawks
Thatcher Demko collected his fifth shutout of the season as the host Vancouver Canucks claimed a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night and moved to top spot in the league standings....

Sabres' Jeff Skinner might return to face Ducks
The Buffalo Sabres could have forward Jeff Skinner back in the lineup when they begin a three-game road trip with a visit to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday....

Coyotes snap 11-game, head-to-head skid vs. Penguins
Jason Zucker had a goal and an assist against his former team Monday as the Arizona Coyotes downed the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in Tempe, Ariz....

Panthers top Predators, extend road mastery
Sam Bennett had three assists and the Florida Panthers scored a trio of third-period goals for a 4-1 road win over the Nashville Predators on Monday....

Oilers go for 14th straight win, host Jackets
The Edmonton Oilers will put their franchise-best 13-game winning streak on the line when they play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night....

Tyler Toffoli completes hat trick in OT, carries Devils past Knights
Tyler Toffoli finished off his sixth career hat trick by scoring 2:35 into overtime as the New Jersey Devils rallied for a wild 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday in Newark, N.J....

Streaking Bruins pull away for victory over Jets
Charlie Coyle scored the game-winning goal and added an assist while Jeremy Swayman made 12 of his 22 saves in the third period as the Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Monday night....

Blues look to take winning formula on road vs. Flames
The St. Louis Blues found the winning formula they were searching for....

Wild hope to keep offense going as Caps come to town
The Minnesota Wild will go for their third straight win when they host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn....

Flyers trying to make more plays, face improving Lightning
After surging to a five-game winning streak, the Philadelphia Flyers have suddenly dropped two straight — and both were at home....

Senators look to keep positive streak going in visit to Canadiens
A decisive win over Montreal last week began a modest run of success for the Ottawa Senators, while perhaps raising some concern for the Canadiens....

Red Wings continue 'important' five-game homestand vs. Stars
The Detroit Red Wings believe they must take advantage of their current homestand to enhance their playoff chances....