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Avalanche put 5-game point streak up against slumping Kraken
The Colorado Avalanche have been so dominant this season, losing only twice in regulation, that coach Jared Bednar was able to pencil in the same No. 1 line in each of the team's first 31 games.,That is, until Saturday night.,With Martin Necas coming off an illness, Bednar moved rookie Gavin Brindle...
Never-say-die Sharks seek to reverse recent history vs. Flames
Now to see what the San Jose Sharks do for an encore when they play host to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.,The Sharks kick off a three-game homestand not only sitting in a Western Conference wild-card playoff position, but they're riding a two-game winning streak in the wake of one of the wildest co...
After goal in Wild debut, Quinn Hughes targets encore vs. Capitals
Quinn Hughes' first game with the Minnesota Wild went about as perfectly as possible.,Now, Hughes will try to put on an equally impressive encore performance.,Minnesota will go for its fifth win in a row when it faces off against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn. The Wild...
Maple Leafs host Blackhawks seeking to fix third-period woes
The Toronto Maple Leafs know they must reverse a recent trend of faltering in the third period Tuesday night when they host the Chicago Blackhawks.,At least they won't have to face Chicago's top scorer Connor Bedard, who was placed on injured reserve Monday due to an upper-body injury.,The Maple Lea...
Wings, Islanders on upward trend entering matchup
Coming off an impressive 4-1-1 road trip, the Detroit Red Wings return home to host the New York Islanders, winners of six of their last seven, on Tuesday night.,The Red Wings were led by linemates Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane on the trip. DeBrincat had five goals and four assists for nine points...
Flyers visit Canadiens aiming to end 3-game skid
The Montreal Canadiens aim to build on a solid performance in their latest game when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.,The Canadiens are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. They took a 2-0 lead in the second period, scored again early in the third and added anoth...
After winning road trip, Bruins out to avenge loss to Mammoth
After winning twice during their recent three-game Central Division road trip, the Boston Bruins are now looking for some home cooking as they navigate the ultra-tight Eastern Conference playoff race.,Boston remains at TD Garden through the Christmas holiday break, playing the first of five straight...
Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams, hire Jarmo Kekalainen
Sitting tied for last in the Eastern Conference, the Buffalo Sabres fired general manager Kevyn Adams on Monday and replaced him with Jarmo Kekalainen.,"It is a great honor to be named general manager of the Buffalo Sabres," Kekalainen, 59, said Monday. "I would like to extend my thanks to (owners) ...
Blackhawks C Connor Bedard (upper body) shelved until January
Chicago Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is out until January due to the upper-body injury he sustained on a last-ditch faceoff against the St. Louis Blues.,Bedard does not require surgery at this time and will be reevaluated in the new year, Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill told reporters Monday....
Blackhawks C Connor Bedard (upper body) moves to IR
The Chicago Blackhawks placed star center Connor Bedard on injured reserve Monday due to the upper-body issue he sustained in the final seconds of a loss to the St. Louis Blues.,The move is retroactive to last Friday, when Bedard was hurt on a faceoff in the offensive zone with Chicago trailing 3-2....
Blockbuster NHL Trades Reshapes League Ahead of Roster Freeze
Major NHL trades before the roster freeze could reshape the Stanley Cup race, with the Oilers, Wild, Penguins, and Canucks making bold moves....
NHL roundup: Mammoth win as Pens bitten by huge comeback (again)
The Pittsburgh Penguins, victims of a blown lead Saturday night, fell prey again Sunday, as the Utah Mammoth completed a wild comeback 5-4 win in Pittsburgh.,Dylan Guenther scored the overtime-winning goal for Utah, one night after the slumping Penguins saw a 5-1, third-period lead evaporate in a 6-...
Tage Thompson, Sabres stay hot in win over Kraken
Tage Thompson extended his goal-scoring streak as the Buffalo Sabres wrapped up a six-game road trip with a 3-1 victory Sunday night in Seattle.,Noah Ostlund and Zach Benson also scored and Alex Tuch had two assists for the Sabres, who won their third game in a row. Goaltender Alex Lyon made 23 save...
Canadiens snap out of funk, handle Oilers
Jakub Dobes made 27 saves and the host Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Sunday night.,Nick Suzuki ended a six-game goal drought for the Canadiens, who had lost three of four. Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson each had two assists.,Zach Hyman scored his fifth goal in three games ...
Quinn Hughes scores in debut, helps Wild rout Bruins
Kirill Kaprizov tallied two goals and an assist, Quinn Hughes scored a goal in his team debut and the Minnesota Wild posted a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening in Saint Paul, Minn.,Ryan Hartman finished with a goal and two assists for Minnesota, which won its fourth game in a row. Mat...
Brandon Bussi, Hurricanes beat Flyers again in shootout
Brandon Bussi made 24 saves and didn't allow a shootout tally to continue his record-setting pace to begin an NHL career as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Sunday at Raleigh, N.C.,Andrei Svechnikov scored in the three-round shootout for the Hurricanes, who have won th...
Stung by losses, Stars, Kings want to create more offense
The Dallas Stars have lost consecutive games for the first time in more than a month and will look to avoid a three-game skid when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.,The Kings have lost two straight in overtime and earned points in their past four games as they begin a three-game road ...
Dylan Guenther scores OT winner as Mammoth edge Penguins
Dylan Guenther scored the overtime-winning goal to give the visiting Utah Mammoth a wild 5-4 victory over the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.,Michael Carcone scored twice while Nate Schmidt and Sean Durzi added singles for the Mammoth, who erased a three-goal, third-period deficit.,Goaltende...
Blues hope to maintain renewed effort level in rematch with Preds
The St. Louis Blues endured a disastrous visit to Nashville last Thursday, absorbing a 7-2 beating from the Predators.,The Blues will seek some redemption against their Central Division rival on Monday night when they host a rematch with the Predators.,In the previous meeting between these teams, St...
Zeev Buium authors two-point debut, Canucks edge Devils
Zeev Buium had a goal and an assist in the first period of his debut for the Vancouver Canucks, who defeated the host New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Sunday.,He was the first defenseman in Canucks history to record a multi-point opening period with the team.,Vancouver acquired Buium and forwards Marco Ross...