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Pontus Holmberg’s 4-point night powers Lightning past Jets
Pontus Holmberg recorded a goal and three assists for a career-high four points, Anthony Cirelli scored and collected his 200th career assist as part of a four-goal second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 6-4 on Thursday night.,The Lightning improved to 6-0-0 a...
Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut down struggling Blue Jackets
Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves and set the Carolina Hurricanes franchise record for goaltender victories to begin a season by winning for the ninth time this season in Thursday night's 3-2 triumph against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Raleigh, N.C.,Kochetkov has emerged as the team's top goalie, manni...
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin for refusing to play until trade
The Detroit Red Wings suspended forward Dylan Larkin on Thursday after their former captain said he would not play again until he is traded.,Larkin, 30, requested a trade from the team over the summer. The Michigan native, who has spent his entire NHL career in Detroit, was stripped of his captaincy...
Kraken confident, but aim to protect leads better as they meet Flames
The Seattle Kraken have enjoyed a strong run at home. Now they'll try to take those winning ways on the road when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday.,The Kraken are off to their best start to a season with 17 points in the first 13 games (8-4-1). They capped a 3-1-0 homestand Wednesday by beati...
Stars D Kyle Capobianco (lower body) out 4 weeks
Dallas defenseman Kyle Capobianco will miss four weeks because of a lower-body injury, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said Thursday.,Capobianco, 29, was injured in a collision behind the net with New Jersey's Timo Meier in the third period of the Devils' 5-1 road victory Tuesday.,"‘Capo' will be out for ...
Devils need new goalie Connor Hellebuyck's best against Golden Knights
Connor Hellebuyck showed in his team debut Tuesday night why the New Jersey Devils acquired him from the Winnipeg Jets.,The Devils will need classic Hellebuyck again Friday night, when they complete a three-game Western Conference road trip by visiting the Vegas Golden Knights.,The Devils were off T...
Wings' Dylan Larkin has 'had enough,' will sit out vs. Blackhawks
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.,Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan did not disclose the reason surrounding Larkin's absence. Instead, McLellan said interim general manager Shawn Horcoff will address the situation at a l...
Wings' Dylan Larkin out vs. Blackhawks; GM to address situation
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.,Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan did not disclose the reason surrounding Larkin's absence. Instead, McLellan said interim general manager Shawn Horcoff will address the situation at a l...
Kings hope to continue turnaround against Senators
After a successful eastern road trip that saw them win three of five games, the Los Angeles Kings open a seven-game homestand when they face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night., ,The Kings won games at Washington (5-2), the New York Islanders (3-2 in OT) and the New York Rangers (6-3) but lost at...
Capitals' Alex Tuch brings hot streak into matchup with Predators
The Nashville Predators will try to cool off Alex Tuch and his linemates when the Washington Capitals visit on Thursday night.,Tuch enjoyed his second straight two-goal game in Washington's 5-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night as the Capitals completed a 4-1 homestand.,The Thur...
Sharks eager to change narrative at both ends of ice vs. Canucks
Coming off a loss in which they were blanked, the easy thought would be the San Jose Sharks solely are looking for more offense when they play host to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.,Coach Ryan Warsofsky is well aware his team must put pucks in the net to return to the win column, but his pressin...
Ducks look to right ship against visiting Sabres
The season started well for the Anaheim Ducks, with four wins in their first five games. Since then, however, it's taken a turn in the other direction, with just one win in their past seven outings (1-5-1).,They'll look to break out of that funk when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.,The Duc...
NHL roundup: Oilers' Connor McDavid sets assist-streak record
Connor McDavid claimed another slot in the NHL record book and goaltender Tristan Jarry collected his first shutout of the season as the host Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday.,McDavid set an NHL record by collecting at least one assist in a 13th consecutive game to start a se...
Brandon Montour scores with 33 seconds left to lift Kraken past Leafs
Brandon Montour scored on a slap shot from just inside the top of the right faceoff circle with 33 seconds remaining as the Seattle Kraken defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 Wednesday night after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period.,The Maple Leafs tied the score at 18:30 on a goa...
Canadiens aim to finish perfect road trip against Stars
After a bad loss at home, the Dallas Stars are ready to turn the page when they welcome the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.,Glen Gulutzan's team saw a five-game winning streak snapped Tuesday when the New Jersey Devils won 5-1. The coach said the Stars never gave themselves a chance in the game. How...
Avalanche use 4-goal third period to end Devils’ 4-game win streak
Nazem Kadri and Parker Kelly scored 1:02 apart early in a four-goal third period to break a tie game, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.,Kadri also added an assist, Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist and Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon...
Connor McDavid keeps up torrid pace as Oilers smack Flames
Connor McDavid claimed another slot in the NHL record book and goaltender Tristan Jarry collected his first shutout of the season as the host Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday.,Mathieu Joseph, Mattias Ekholm, Kasperi Kapanen and Alex Formenton tallied for the Oilers, who jumpe...
Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch combine for 4 goals as Capitals down Flyers
Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch each scored two goals to guide the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 home victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday.,Logan Thompson finished with 23 saves for Washington, including a huge stop on Trevor Zegras with the hosts clinging to a one-goal lead in the third peri...
Reeling Jets seek better offense, special teams against Lightning
As they head south on a four-game road trip through the Eastern Conference, Winnipeg and coach Scott Arniel realize not much has gone well lately.,Struggling through a six-game winless streak (0-4-2), the Jets open their six-day journey with a match Thursday night at the Tampa Bay Lightning.,Earning...
Bruins buzzing into Blues trip despite losing to Canes
Their eight-game point streak may be over, but the Boston Bruins still gained value from their early-season benchmark loss against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.,Now, Boston looks to return to the winning track on Thursday night when they visit former coach Jim Montgomery and the St. Louis Blue...