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Canada vs. Switzerland results: Score, highlights from Canada's victory at World Juniors

Canada held on to defeat a determined Switzerland 3-2 in its second game of the 2019 World Junior Championship preliminary round.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canada vs. Denmark results: Score, highlights from Canada's dominating win in World Juniors opener

Canada pummeled Denmark 14-0 to open the 2019 World Junior Championship preliminary round, with 19 players registering at least one point.

Jackie Spiegel

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Senators' Craig Anderson, Justin Falk out with concussions

Craig Anderson and Justin Falk are out through the weekend with concussion injuries.

Conor Roche

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World Juniors: 10 players to watch at the 2019 under-20 championship

USA's Jack Hughes headlines a group of future NHL stars at this year's World Juniors. Here are nine other players to watch throughout the 2019 tournament in Vancouver.

Steve Kournianos

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World Juniors primer: A team-by-team guide to the 2019 under-20 championship

Can Canada repeat as gold medalists in Vancouver or will a crowded field, headlined by the USA's Jack Hughes and the Czech Republic's Filip Zadina, complete an upset bid at the 2019 World Junior Championship?

Steve Kournianos

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Seattle's future NHL franchise name possibilities, ranked from Cougars to Kraken

Seattle is shouting from the Space Needle about bringing an NHL expansion franchise to town. The biggest question left to answer is: What should we call it?

Brandon Schlager

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Canadiens recall Karl Alzner, place David Schlemko on IR

The veteran defenseman will get another opportunity to see if he can find success in Montreal.

Mark Suleymanov

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Oilers' Connor McDavid fifth-youngest player in NHL history to record 200 assists

Connor McDavid is the fifth player in NHL history to have 100 goals, 200 assists and 300 points before his 22nd birthday.

Jackie Spiegel

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Phillip Danault's first career hat trick leads Canadiens to OT win over Golden Knights

The Canadiens won for the seventh time in their last 10 games as they took down the Golden Knights in overtime.

Mark Suleymanov

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Bruins' Patrice Bergeron scores twice in return

The Bruins' veteran forward scored twice and added two assists in his first game since Nov. 16.

Conor Roche

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Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman will miss at least three weeks with ankle sprain

Toronto's top line forward will miss at least three weeks with an ankle sprain.

Conor Roche

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Maple Leafs' power play woes end as Toronto routs Panthers

Toronto's well-publicized problems on the man advantage disappeared, if only for one night, against Florida on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

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Oilers' Jujhar Khaira suspended two games for illegal cross-check

The Oilers forward will miss two games after his illegal cross-check on Tuesday night.

Conor Roche

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Morgan Rielly's evolution into 'elite' defenseman for Maple Leafs nearly complete

Morgan Rielly netted his 11th goal of the season on Tuesday and is now tied for first in points among NHL defensemen.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Trade talk heats up for Blues, Kings ahead of holiday freeze

The rumor mill has been busier ahead of the NHL's annual holiday roster freeze with a handful of underachieving teams like the Blues and Kings desperate to shake things up.

Lyle Richardson

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Maple Leafs preach patience — not toughness — to snap power-play slump

Toronto's once-potent power play is in the midst of a 1-for-22 slump. As opposing penalty killers crack down around the league, the Maple Leafs are staying the course.

Dave McCarthy

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Maple Leafs' Patrick Marleau scores 544th career goal, ties Rocket Richard

Patrick Marleau moved into a tie for 30th-most goals scored in NHL history on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

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Ex-teammates Ryan, Turris fight as Senators defeat Predators in OT

The Senators fought off the Predators and Bobby Ryan fought off Kyle Turris in Monday's 4-3 OT win.

Mark Suleymanov

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Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford suffers another concussion, placed on IR

Corey Crawford was diagnosed with a concussion after hitting his head on a goalpost in Sunday's loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Conor Roche

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Canadiens' Artturi Lehkonen's embellishment penalty rescinded

The controversial embellishment called on Artturi Lehknonen in Montreal's win on Saturday has been rescinded.

Conor Roche

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Flyers recall top goalie prospect Carter Hart from Phantoms

The Flyers goaltending carousel continues and this time it lands on 2016 draft pick Carter Hart, who some call the next great goaltender.

Jackie Spiegel

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Jets' Mark Scheifele tallies three points in thrilling overtime win over Lightning

Mark Scheifele assisted two game-tying goals and scored the game-winner in Winnipeg's overtime win on Sunday.

Conor Roche

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin extends career-high point streak to 14 games in win

Alex Ovechkin extended his point streak to 14 games on Saturday.

Conor Roche

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Mitch Marner's mom flosses, Maple Leaf snaps 13-game goal drought

Mitch Marner scored twice on Saturday to end his 13-game goal drought in Maple Leafs loss.

Jackie Spiegel

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New Jersey Devils' Taylor Hall scratched with lower-body injury

The Devils will be without the reigning NHL MVP for at least one game as he deals with a lower-body injury.

Mark Suleymanov

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Connor McDavid becomes eighth-youngest NHL player to reach 300 points

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid became the ninth NHL player to reach 300 career points before his 22nd birthday.

Rudi Schuller

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Flames' Sean Monahan scores twice vs. Flyers to hit six consecutive 20-goal seasons

Sean Monahan hit the 20 goal mark for the sixth straight time in his career on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Are the Penguins looking to move Phil Kessel?

Despite being one of the most consistent players in the NHL over the last few seasons, and the winner of two Stanley Cup's with Pittsburgh, Phil Kessel's name once again is popping up in trade rumors.

Lyle Richardson

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WATCH: Alex Ovechkin scores 21st career hat trick in Capitals' win

The superstar continues to tear it up during his now 12-game point streak.

Conor Roche

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WATCH: Blues' Robert Bortuzzo, Zach Sanford fight at practice

The Blues are getting beat and now they're beating themselves.

Conor Roche

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Canucks' Elias Pettersson's dynamic rookie season continues with another NHL award

Elias Pettersson has 30 points in 26 games to start his NHL career.

Jackie Spiegel

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Maple Leafs' Hyman suspended two games for hit on Bruins defenceman

Maple Leafs' forward Zach Hyman's hit on the Bruins defenceman earned him a supplemental punishment from the NHL.

Mark Suleymanov

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Canucks defeat Blues as Pettersson registers five points, Boeser nets hat trick

Behind five points from Pettersson and a hatty from Boeser, the Canucks secured their 13th win of the season.

Mark Suleymanov

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Dustin Byfuglien returns to Jets' lineup, plays almost 30 minutes

Dustin Byfuglien missed Winnipeg's previous four games with a concussion.

Jackie Spiegel

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Maple Leafs' penalty killers have their own version of ‘Player of the Game': Dr. Kill

The Toronto Maple Leafs' assistant coach D.J. Smith created a new award over the summer for the penalty killers to pass around this season.

Dhiren Mahiban

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Maple Leafs' William Nylander, Kasperi Kapanen uninjured in reported car crash

The two Maple Leafs forwards reportedly were involved in a minor car accident Friday in Toronto.

Brandon Schlager

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Don't label Johnny Walker: Arizona State standout's unique style grows college hockey in the desert

Arizona State’s Johnny Walker is a hard-celebrating college hockey nonconformist who scores at will and counts Brad Marchand as a role model. His mission: Make hockey fun in Arizona.

Jacob Janower

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Senators lose Ryan, Duchene to injury in defeat to Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators added insult to literal injury as Bobby Ryan and Matt Duchene were casualties during the team's three-goal loss to the visiting Montreal Canadiens.

Rudi Schuller

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Nylander held pointless in season debut as Maple Leafs fall in OT

It wasn't the storybook return that William Nylander would have hoped for when he took the ice with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time this season.

Rudi Schuller

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The William Nylander story: A timeline from NHL draft to Maple Leafs' new $45M man

The Maple Leafs and William Nylander eventually settled on a contract both sides can benefit from. It all came down to the waning minutes, the 11th hour.

Jackie Spiegel

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Rangers most valuable NHL team, McDavid highest-paid player, according to report

The New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs most valuable teams in NHL, report finds.

Conor Roche

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William Nylander to make season debut with Maple Leafs on Thursday

The Maple Leafs' already stacked roster could be upgraded in a matter of days.

Mark Suleymanov

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Patric Hornqvist records fastest hat trick in Penguins history

Hornqvist needed just 167 seconds to score three times on Tuesday night against Colorado.

Rudi Schuller

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Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs ready to take on Sabres: 'They're for real and not a team you take lightly'

The Maple Leafs head to Buffalo to take on the Sabres Tuesday night in, surprisingly, a marquee Eastern Conference match-up.

Dave McCarthy

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NHL Rumor Roundup: With William Nylander back for the Maple Leafs, is Jake Gardiner the odd man out?

With William Nylander signed and upcoming RFA's Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner expecting big paydays, one has to wonder if there will be room for defenseman and soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Jake Gardiner in the Maple Leafs long-term plans.

Lyle Richardson

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Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi suspended two games for punch on Avalanche's Matt Calvert

Tyler Bertuzzi will sit out two games for his punch on Matt Calvert.

Conor Roche

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Andreas Johnsson starting to deliver, quickly

It's taken some time, but the forward has finally found his groove after netting his first NHL hat trick Nov. 24.

Dave McCarthy

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Maple Leafs trade Josh Leivo to Canucks for Michael Carcone

Toronto traded away the odd man out with William Nylander coming back.

Conor Roche

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Jets come back from three-goal deficit in third period, defeat Rangers in OT

Jets forward Mark Scheifele had a big night for Winnipeg.

Conor Roche

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Shea Weber scores first two goals since return in Canadiens' win

The Montreal captain scored his first goal in nearly a calendar year Saturday night.

Conor Roche

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William Nylander, Maple Leafs agree to contract at 11th hour of sign-or-sit standoff

William Nylander will rejoin the Maple Leafs with a new six-year contract, ending their monthslong stalemate.

Brandon Schlager

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'Never in doubt': Kyle Dubas joins Twitter reaction to William Nylander re-signing with Maple Leafs

After two months, #NylanderWatch finally came to an end on Saturday as the 22-year-old forward re-signed with the Maple Leafs minutes before the deadline.

Conor Roche

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Erik Karlsson's emotional return to Ottawa dampened by Sharks' road woes

Erik Karlsson returned to Ottawa praised for his past contributions and left with a loss.

Murray Pam

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Sharks' Erik Karlsson gets solo lap and standing ovation in return to Ottawa

In his first game as a visitor against the Senators, Erik Karlsson received a warm welcome.

Mark Suleymanov

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NHL Rumor Roundup: What will William Nylander, Maple Leafs do before deadline?

All the buildup has been for this moment - will the Maple Leafs sign, trade or let William Nylander miss an entire season?

Lyle Richardson

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William Nylander watch: Trade rumors mount ahead of deadline to sign with Maple Leafs

As the contract standoff with William Nylander nears a critical point, the Maple Leafs are facing the reality that they may need to trade a major piece of their present and future.

Brandon Schlager

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Sharks' Erik Karlsson has no regrets ahead of emotional return to Ottawa

After nine standout seasons in Ottawa, Erik Karlsson is excited to face his former team as a member of the Sharks.

Mark Suleymanov

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Matthews records two goals, one assist for Maple Leafs after 14-game absence

Auston Matthews missed 14 games with a shoulder injury, but the Toronto Maple Leafs' star quickly made up for lost time in his return on Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

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WATCH: Sabres' Ristolainen goes between the legs to score opener against Sharks

Rasmus Ristolainen opened the scoring in spectacular fashion on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

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WATCH: Patrick Marleau receives ovation from Maple Leafs fans for playing 1,600th game

The veteran forward becomes the 11th player in NHL history to play 1,600 games.

Conor Roche

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Canadiens' Shea Weber to make season debut Tuesday

The veteran defenseman will play for the first time in 345 days after sitting out due to multiple injuries.

Conor Roche

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Canadiens place defenseman Karl Alzner on waivers

The Canadiens placed the veteran defenseman on waivers in just the second year of his contract.

Jackie Spiegel

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Patrik Laine nets five goals in Jets' victory over Blues

Jets winger Patrik Laine continued a standout November with a historic performance on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

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Leafs' Johnsson nets first career hat trick against former teammate Pickard

Coming off a strong regular and postseason for the Marlies, expectations were high for Johnsson who finally broke out on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

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Oilers recall Puljujarvi as Hitchcock wants 'responsibility' for his development

The Oilers recalled their first-round pick from 2016 and their new head coach wants to ensure he sticks around this time.

Mark Suleymanov

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WATCH: J.T. Compher scores two short-handed goals in Avalanche victory

The 23-year-old forward achieved an impressive feat in his first game back from an injury.

Conor Roche

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Roberto Luongo leaves Panthers game with lower-body injury

Roberto Luongo left Friday's game with a lower-body injury.

Conor Roche

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Wild score four unanswered goals to defeat Jets

A wild ending gives Minnesota the comeback win.

Conor Roche

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Jeff Skinner's two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres continued their hot streak as they skated past the Canadiens in overtime. Jeff Skinner added to his league-best goal total in the victory.

Mark Suleymanov

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Senators Report Card: Ottawa consistently inconsistent at quarter mark of NHL season

Class is clearly in session for the Ottawa Senators 22 games into the season. Eight rookies have already seen game action. The good news: many of these youngsters aced their first quarter exam.

Murray Pam

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Feeling the Blues: St. Louis finally scores but loses to Nashville in Berube's coaching debut

St. Louis continued its losing ways, but it did score its first goal in almost a week.

Jackie Spiegel

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Calgary Flames rookie Dillon Dube nets first career goal

It took some time, but Dillon Dube finally got on the board for the Calgary Flames.

Jackie Spiegel

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Jets' Roslovic aiming for the consistency that got him to the NHL

Jack Roslovic may only have three points this season in 18 games, but he knows it's more about the team than his stats.

Carter Brooks

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Is Jimmy Howard the answer to Flames' goaltending struggles?

With Mike Smith faltering the Flames have relied on backup David Rittich who has played well, but did struggle last season when he got more time between the pipes.

Lyle Richardson

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Connor McDavid's goal, two assists leads Oilers to win in Ken Hitchcock's debut

Connor McDavid nets his 100th career goal, and 13th of the season, as Ken Hitchcock wins in his Oilers debut.

Jackie Spiegel

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Sharks' Joe Thornton ties Mario Lemieux on all-time assist list

At the age of 39, Joe Thornton is adding to his Hall of Fame resume as he climbs the all-time assist leaderboard.

Jackie Spiegel

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Maple Leafs Report Card: Toronto makes honor roll at quarter mark of NHL season

The Leafs have one of the best records in the NHL as the season hits the quarter mark, and they've done it without Auston Matthews who has missed time with a shoulder injury.

Michael Augello

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Oilers GM Chiarelli on Ken Hitchcock hiring: 'We felt a new voice would be helpful'

With the Edmonton Oilers struggling, the organization felt it was time for a coaching change, giving way to the third-winningest coach in NHL history.

Mark Suleymanov

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Joel tailgates with Bears fans

Quenneville was seen throwing back ski shots as he partied with fellow Chicago fans.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Rangers' Lundqvist moves up all-time wins list, now seventh after beating Panthers

Henrik Lundqvist earned his 438th career win Saturday night and is now in sole possession of seventh place on the all-time wins list.

Jackie Spiegel

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Erik Karlsson nets first goal with San Jose Sharks

After a frustrating start to his season, Erik Karlsson notched his first goal as a member of the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

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Predators' Jarnkrok nets hat trick with three different types of goals in win

It had been a while since Calle Jarnkrok produced a multigoal game. He accomplished that Saturday with a hat trick via even-strength, power-play and short-handed goals.

Jackie Spiegel

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Mike Hoffman extends Panthers franchise points streak to 15

It did not take long for Mike Hoffman to extend his franchise record point streak to 15 games.

Mark Suleymanov

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SN exclusive: Michael Peca offers thoughts on William Nylander-Maple Leafs impasse

Michael Peca was the last NHLer to miss an entire season with a contract dispute, and offered up his take on the William Nylander-Toronto Maple Leafs stalemate.

Dave McCarthy

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Sens' Batherson nets first career goal in first NHL game

After scoring 20 points in 14 AHL games, Drake Batherson picked up where he left off in his first NHL game.

Jackie Spiegel

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Brayden Point goes natural with hat trick for Lightning in victory

With the sixth-quickest natural hat trick in NHL history, Brayden Point added an exclamation to the Lightning's 4-3 victory Thursday.

Mark Suleymanov

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Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey fined for hit on T.J. Oshie

The Jets defenseman's take down of Oshie resulted in a fine.

Conor Roche

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Drake Batherson tears down the door, earns call up to Senators

The rookie is set to make his NHL debut Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Murray Pam

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Goaltender concerns, Seattle expansion headline discussions at NHL general managers meetings

League executives spent a significant amount of time during Tuesday's GM meetings addressing concerns raised by goaltenders.

Dhiren Mahiban

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Maple Leafs, William Nylander nearing point of no return

Toronto and its young winger face a December 1 contract deadline if William Nylander is to play in the NHL this season.

Lyle Richardson

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Jets' goaltending depth behind All-Star Hellebuyck a position of strength

The Winnipeg Jets boast an embarrassment of riches between the pipes, from starting netminder Connor Hellebuyck to backup Laurent Brossoit and further down the list.

Carter Brooks

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Just when he found his game Rangers' Buchnevich breaks thumb, out 4-6 weeks

Prior to the setback, Pavel Buchnevich had nine points in 14 games and growing confidence skating on the Rangers top line.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL Mixed Bag: Winds of change in Chicago, perhaps in Anaheim, too

The Blackhawks pulled the plug on the very successful Joel Quenneville era, so will the Ducks be the next team to axe its veteran coach?

Rob Mixer

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Spanning the career of 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Martin Brodeur

"He was a great competitor, yet very calm and cool," fellow Hall of Famer Scott Stevens says about Martin Brodeur.

Dhiren Mahiban

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WATCH: Flames' Sean Monahan scores 300th career point

The 24-year-old scored his 300th career point as Calgary lost to San Jose on Sunday night.

Conor Roche

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Bruins' Pastrnak nets hat trick as Maple Leafs suffer first road loss of season

The 22-year-old phenom scored his third career hat trick as Boston halted Toronto's road domination Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canadiens' Tatar plays spoiler in Pacioretty's return to Montreal

Montreal and Las Vegas were trade partners in one of the biggest deals leading up to the start of the season. On Saturday, they faced off for the first time with their new additions in the lineup.

Jackie Spiegel

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2019 NHL Entry Draft Top 31: Is Jack Hughes' position as the projected first overall pick safe?

American Jack Hughes is expected to hear his name called first, but there are a few players nipping at his heels who could knock him out of the top spot. Here's a look at the Top 31 for June.

Steve Kournianos

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Oilers demote Puljujarvi, Yamamoto to AHL affiliate Bakersfield

After disappointing results from their 2016 and 2017 first-round picks, the Oilers sent the pair of youngsters down to the AHL.

Jackie Spiegel

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2018 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Gary Bettman: 'I hope they remember that the game got bigger, that it got stronger'

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, Nov. 12.

Dhiren Mahiban

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Oilers' Milan Lucic fined, agrees hit on Lightning rookie was 'retaliatory'

The rugged Edmonton forward jumped Mathieu Jospeh and was fined $10,000 by the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Jim Cerny

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With system changes coming, adjustments already beginning for Blackhawks in Colliton's debut

In Jeremy Colliton's first game as the Blackhawks' head coach, Chicago came close but still came up short as it lost its sixth in a row.

Brian Sandalow

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Watch: Hot mic catches Preds' P.K. Subban in vulgar confrontation

P.K. Subban was blunt about why he did not want to fight fellow defenseman Nikita Zadorov in the Predators' victory over the Avalanche on Wednesday.

Mark Suleymanov

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Reports: No supplemental discipline for Evgeni Malkin on T.J. Oshie head shot

Oshie passed concussion protocol and then scored the game-winning goal on Wednesday night.

Jim Cerny

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Capitals' T.J. Oshie rises above Malkin hit, scores game-winning goal

Twice T.J. Oshie retreated to the dressing room for repairs Wednesday night. Twice he returned. Then, he scored the game-winning goal.

Sammi Silber

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Watch: Blues veteran Ryan O'Reilly scores first career hat trick

Ryan O'Reilly scored his first hat trick in his 10-year career.

Conor Roche

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Watch: Canucks rookie Pettersson scores 10th goal in 10th game

The 19-year-old rookie continued his hot start by scoring his 10th goal in his 10th game.

Conor Roche

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Firing of Joel Quenneville ends Blackhawks’ golden era

Tuesday morning the Blackhawks fired head coach Joel Quenneville, who led the franchise to three Stanley Cup Championships between 2010 and 2015.

Brian Sandalow

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Kings, Bruins need to bolster their struggling offenses

The Kings made a coaching change, but they may need more than that for an offensive spark.

Lyle Richardson

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Maple Leafs looking to translate red-hot road form into success at home

Toronto sports a perfect 6-0 record on the road this season, but the team has won just three of eight in the familiar confines of Scotiabank Arena.

Michael Augello

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Months removed from Stanley Cup victory, Chiasson eager to 'turn the page' with Oilers

While Oilers winger Alex Chiasson looks back fondly on his Stanley Cup run with Washington, he's moved on to new challenges in Edmonton.

Sammi Silber

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NHL schedule 2018-19: NBC, NBCSN national broadcast lineup

A complete guide to live streaming nationally broadcast NHL games during the 2018-19 season.

Brandon Schlager

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Brian Boyle scores first career hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer night

Brian Boyle scored his first career hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer night, a year after being diagnosed with leukemia.

Conor Roche

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NHL Mixed Bag: Shake up with Kings, while Coyotes, Islanders turn some heads

The Kings poor start cost coach John Stevens his job; but things in Arizona and Brooklyn are looking up.

Rob Mixer

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Jets' Brendan Lemieux suspended two games for illegal hit

The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Brendan Lemieux two games for his illegal check to the head on Vincent Trocheck.

Conor Roche

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As the Canadiens 'buy in' a new culture is created in Montreal this season

Off to a surprising 7-4-2 start, the Canadiens put last year's disappointing season firmly in the past.

Jim Cerny

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Cam Fowler's hat trick snaps Ducks' losing streak in OT win over Blue Jackets

With numerous players out due to injury, defenseman Cam Fowler stepped up with a hat trick to snap the Ducks' seven-game losing streak.

Mark Suleymanov

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How an open mind helped Kadri become an upper echelon player 500 games into his NHL career

Now 500 games into his career, Nazem Kadri's willingness to accept and heed advice helped him become an integral player for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Dave McCarthy

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WATCH: Brad Marchand shows off his acting chops after high-sticking call against Predators

It's a new month, so there's a new Brad Marchand video to watch. In this latest installment, the Bruins winger shows off his acting skills.

Jackie Spiegel

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Wild veteran Eric Staal notches 400th career goal

It did not take long for Eric Staal to join the 400 goal club in the Wild's Saturday night clash against the Blues.

Mark Suleymanov

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Edmonton Oilers activated Ty Rattie from IR Friday, healthy scratch Saturday

Out since leaving Oct. 18 game with an abdominal injury, Ty Rattie was activated Friday and a healthy scratch Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

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Jets' Brendan Lemieux to have hearing for hit on Panthers' Trocheck

The Jets winger will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety after the hit on Friday that resulted in a match penalty.

Conor Roche

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An in-depth look at the Senators goaltending: 'The backup position is more challenging than people think'

Former NHL goaltender Jamie McLennan provides insight into the role of a backup netminder after Ottawa waives Mike Condon and recalls Mike McKenna.

Murray Pam

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Canucks' Pettersson sets franchise single-game points record in OT thriller

It was a historic night for Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson as his five points set a franchise record.

Mark Suleymanov

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New Jersey Devils assign forward Pavel Zacha to AHL

Pavel Zacha was assigned to Binghamton (AHL) on Friday after getting off to a rough start this season with the New Jersey Devils.

Mark Suleymanov

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Panthers gain split in Finland, beat Jets 4-2 despite another Patrik Laine goal

Patrik Laine scored his fourth goal in two days, but it wasn't enough as the Winnipeg Jets dropped a 4-2 decision to the Florida Panthers Friday in Helsinki.

Jim Cerny

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Oilers assign Evan Bouchard to the OHL

Edmonton assigned its 2018 first-round pick to London ahead of Slide Rule deadline.

Conor Roche

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Canadiens rookie Kotkaniemi scores first NHL goals

It took 12 games, but Jesperi Kotkaniemi can finally call himself an NHL goal scorer.

Rudi Schuller

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Hats off to Patrik Laine as Jets beat Panthers 4-2 in Finland

The Finn returns home and doubles his goal output on the season to the delight of fans in Helsinki.

Jim Cerny

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Canucks' Elias Pettersson heads impressive crop of NHL rookies after first month

Vancouver's young stud leads NHL rookies in goals and points despite missing six games with a concussion.

Steve Kournianos

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Patrik Laine, Aleksander Barkov look to inspire, leading NHL teams in Finland visit

Two of the NHL's Finnish stars head back home this week as the Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers face off in the league's Global Series in Helsinki.

Carter Brooks

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WATCH: Senators goalie Mike Condon gives up 145-foot goal against Coyotes, waived Wednesday

Mike Condon has had a rough 24 hours as he allowed the Coyotes to score from their own zone Tuesday night, and on Wednesday he was placed on waivers.

Conor Roche

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The best (and worst) Gritty Halloween costumes

Gritty is one of the most popular Halloween costumes for 2018.

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Possible trade destinations if Maple Leafs deal William Nylander

Toronto has four weeks to sign the talented Swede before he is no longer eligible to play in the NHL this season.

Lyle Richardson

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Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho extends season-opening point streak to 12 games

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho has put himself in the record books as his season-opening assist streak grew to 12 games.

Rudi Schuller

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'We're happy with the direction we're going' -- Pierre Dorion dishes on his Senators

Ottawa is 4-4-2 through ten games, overcoming a string of adversity along the way.

Murray Pam

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Senators' Mark Borowiecki suspended again, this time for Cody Eakin head-shot

Coming off a one-game suspension for an wayward elbow last week, the Sens d-man received a three-game ban for his latest indiscretion.

Jim Cerny

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NHL, MGM sports betting partnership: How new deal will -- or won't -- impact injury reports

New shared game and player data likely will not include more information on injuries.

Jackie Spiegel

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Maple Leafs chart course for next month, playing without injured Auston Matthews

The Maple Leafs star will miss at least a month with a separated shoulder.

Michael Augello

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NHL Mixed Bag: Blues, Kings get needed wins, but is that enough?

The Blue and Kings were desperate for victories of any kind this week, and each team earned one. But the road ahead looks bumpy for both teams.

Rob Mixer

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews out four weeks with injured shoulder

Auston Matthews left Saturday's game in the second period after taking a hit from Winnipeg defenseman Jacob Trouba. He did not return and will miss the next four weeks of action.

Michael Augello

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Just call Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, Mr. 500

Drafted in the eighth-round of the NHL Draft, Dustin Byfuglien hit a mark not many expected him to reach - 500 points.

Carter Brooks

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Blues netminder Jake Allen injured in game against Blackhawks

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen left the game in the second period following a collision.

Jackie Spiegel

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Filip Forsberg's hat trick accounts for Predators' scoring in loss to Oilers

Filip Forsberg accounted for all three Nashville Predators goals in the team's 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Mark Suleymanov

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Leon Draisaitl scores twice on his birthday in Oilers win

The now 23-year-old started the newest year of his life by scoring two goals.

Conor Roche

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Flames activated Hamonic from IR, returned to lineup Thursday

Out since opening night, the defenseman was activated and played in his first game in over three weeks on Thursday against Pittsburgh.

Jackie Spiegel

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Oilers' Puljujarvi a healthy scratch against defending champs

The third-year winger has struggled and is a healthy scratch in game eight of the season.

Jackie Spiegel

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'It's about our teams' -- Laine, Matthews held scoreless in battle between Jets and Maple Leafs

Two of the NHL's young superstars met for the fifth time in their careers Wednesday night when Patrik Laine's Jets hosted Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs.

Carter Brooks

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Bruins need center, Penguins a defenseman to replace injured Schultz

Word is out that Boston wants to fill a hole in the middle of its lineup, while Pittsburgh may look to outside options to fill a major void on its D-corps.

Lyle Richardson

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Michal Neuvirth reportedly rejoining Flyers after AHL assignment

Help may be on the way for a Philadelphia Flyers team in need of effective defense.

Mark Suleymanov

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Senators' Mark Borowiecki suspended one game for elbowing Bruins' Urho Vaakanainen

The Senators will be without their alternate captain for Friday's game at Colorado.

Mark Suleymanov

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Sidney Crosby outlasts Connor McDavid with highlight-reel OT winner

Sidney Crosby is unbeaten in five matchups vs. Connor McDavid after scoring a highlight-reel goal during the extra session in Edmonton.

Conor Roche

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Coyotes' Fischer nets first career hat trick in win over Columbus

Before Tuesday, Christian Fischer had never scored more than a one goal in a single NHL game.

Rudi Schuller

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NHL Slide Rule: Which youngsters will stick, or be sent packing, after first nine games

Expect top picks Rasmus Dahlin and Andrei Svechnikov to be among those rookies who stay in the NHL, while Edmonton's Kailer Yamamoto could be on his way back to junior.

Steve Kournianos

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Mats Sundin, Glenn Healy speak up on Maple Leafs' contract impasse with William Nylander

The former Leafs offered their opinions on the stalemate between the team and its 22-year-old Swedish star.

Dhiren Mahiban

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Keeping Jake Gardiner a difficult task for Maple Leafs

With so many young stars up for new contracts, pending UFA defenseman Jake Gardiner just might end up as the odd-man out in Toronto.

Michael Augello

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NHL Mixed Bag: Slow-starting Panthers burdened by unmet expectations

Last year's strong finish has not translated into a quick start this season for the Florida Panthers.

Rob Mixer

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Gaudreau nets 300th point, leads Flames to win over Rangers

Johnny Gaudreau scored twice, and backup goaltender David Rittich made 44 saves as the Flames defeated the Rangers 4-1.

Jackie Spiegel

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Slow-starting Flames need more from James Neal

James Neal and the Flames look to get going -- the sooner, the better.

Jackie Spiegel

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No Bull: Predators' coach Peter Laviolette dons postgame mask after losing bet

Nashville's coach is a man of his word, tossing on a bull head mask after his team swept a two-game trek through Alberta.

Jim Cerny

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Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford earns first win in 10 months

In his first win since December 2017, Corey Crawford backstopped the Blackhawks to a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Alyssa Sconzo

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Canucks' Elias Pettersson skates in Vancouver as he continues comeback

Vancouver Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson is working his way back from a concussion.

Mark Suleymanov

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Watch: Jeff Skinner scores a hat trick in Sabres' win over Kings

Jeff Skinner put his scoring difficulties to bed on Saturday by scoring a hat trick.

Conor Roche

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Jordin Tootoo announces retirement from NHL: 'I owe my life to this game'

Jordin Tootoo announced his retirement Friday after 13 seasons in the NHL. The first Inuk player to reach the league wants to work with Indigenous communities.

Jackie Spiegel

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Pekka Rinne injury update: Predators goalie placed on IR, expected to miss a few games

The Vezina Trophy winner will be out for the next few games after a collision on Friday night.

Conor Roche

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Martel, Rattray highlight Canada rosters for 2019 World Ball Hockey Championships

Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Danick Martel and Markham Thunder forward Jamie Lee Rattray hilight the rosters for that will compete for Canada at the 2019

Jackie Spiegel

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Maple Leafs' William Nylander training with Austrian hockey team

While he's not with the Toronto Maple Leafs, William Nylander is staying in shape.

Mark Suleymanov

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Canadiens will be without Tomas Plekanec for 'several weeks'

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that Tomas Plekanec will miss several weeks with a lower back injury.

Jackie Spiegel

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In return, normal is good for Blackhawks' Corey Crawford

After missing 10 months, Corey Crawford just wants the game to feel normal.

Brian Sandalow

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Gabriel Landeskog registers hat trick to hand Devils first loss of the season

It took a hat trick from Gabriel Landeskog for the New Jersey Devils to suffer their first loss of the season.

Mark Suleymanov

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Blake Wheeler scores 500th point with Jets franchise

Blake Wheeler became the second player in franchise history to score 500 points.

Conor Roche

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John Tavares returns favor to childhood friend Sam Gagner

The childhood friends are there for one another in good times and more difficult ones.

Dhiren Mahiban

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Sporting News Exclusive: Hall of Famer Mike Modano breaks down top players in NHL

There's no doubt in his mind that Connor McDavid is the game's best player, but who fills out Modano's current Top 5? He tells Sporting News in this exclusive conversation.

Dave McCarthy

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Night of milestones for Gaudreau, Valimaki as Flames beat Bruins

Johnny Gaudreau scored his 100th career goal and Juuso Valimaki netted his first in Calgary's victory.

Jackie Spiegel

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Domi shows speed, nets first goal with Canadiens

In his sixth game of the season, Max Domi scored his first goal as a member of the Montreal Canadiens

Jackie Spiegel

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Panthers' Matheson: 'It wasn't my intent' to injure Canucks rookie Pettersson

Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson was suspended for two games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

Jackie Spiegel

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'My confidence is really high' -- Maxime Lajoie off to impressive start with Senators

The soon-to-be 21-year-old is a pleasant surprise, so far, in Ottawa.

Murray Pam

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More bad injury news for Senators: Tkachuk out a month with torn ligaments in leg

Ottawa's first-round pick had three goals and six points in his first four games before suffering the injury in Monday's 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

Jim Cerny

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Connor McDavid sets NHL record in Oilers' come-from-behind win over Jets

Connor McDavid scored or assisted on the Oilers' first four goals Tuesday in Winnipeg. He also set an NHL record by registering a point on each of Edmonton's first nine goals this season.

Jackie Spiegel

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Kyle Palmieri scores Devils' first goal, makes NHL history

Kyle Palmieri scores the first goal for the Devils for the fourth straight game this season.

Conor Roche

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Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon sets franchise record for longest season-opening goal streak

Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal in his sixth straight game, breaking the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques record for longest season-opening goal streak at six games.

Alyssa Sconzo

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NHL Rumor Roundup: Blue Jackets in difficult spot with Panarin, Bobrovsky

What the Blue Jackets do with their two pending UFAs will affect the organization both short-term and long-term.

Lyle Richardson

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NHL Mixed Bag: Maple Leafs become league's most entertaining team

There are many reasons why Toronto dominates NHL headlines these days.

Rob Mixer

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Tomas Plekanec's milestone night leads to big Canadiens win

Tomas Plekanec's big night leads to a big Canadiens win.

Salim Valji

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Rookies lead the way for Senators in win over Stars

Maxime Lajoie and Brady Tkachuk each scored in the Senators 4-1 win over Dallas.

Jackie Spiegel

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Auston Matthews ties Bossy and Gretzky in Leafs win against Kings

With two assists on Monday night, Auston Matthews became the fifth player in NHL history to open a season with seven straight multi-point games.

Jackie Spiegel

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Banged-up Canucks: Pettersson out 7-10 days, Beagle 4-6 weeks

The Canucks will be missing two of their most important forwards for the foreseeable future after both suffered injuries Saturday in Florida.

Jim Cerny

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Babcock, Maple Leafs break from routine, will start Sparks in goal against Kings

It's not a back-to-back scenario, yet Garret Sparks starts Monday night ahead of Toronto's No.1 goalie, Frederik Andersen.

Michael Augello

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Canucks' Elias Pettersson scores and then leaves game after being thrown to the ice

Elias Pettersson scored again on Saturday, but left after he was slammed to the ice

Conor Roche

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews continues torrid start, notches 10th goal

Just six games into the season, Auston Matthews has reached double digits in goals.

Mark Suleymanov

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WATCH: Par Lindholm scores first NHL goal in Maple Leafs win

Par Lindholm scored the equalizer in what would be a Maple Leafs win.

Conor Roche

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Oilers' win over Rangers even sweeter for Cam Talbot

It's been more than three years since Cam Talbot was dealt out of New York, but he finally earned his first win against the Rangers — and he was all smiles about it postgame.

Jackie Spiegel

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Watch: 2018 first-overall pick Rasmus Dahlin notches first career NHL goal

It's the first of many for the Buffalo Sabres Rasmus Dahlin.

Mark Suleymanov

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WATCH: David Pastrnak nets hat trick and 100th career goal in Bruins win

The 22-year-old Pastrnak continues to show his scoring prowess as he becomes the third fastest Bruin to net 100 career goals.

Conor Roche

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No surprise: Connor McDavid scores game-winning goal in Edmonton's first win of season

Three games into the season and Connor McDavid has played a role in every one of the Oilers goals; only four players in NHL history have factored on more.

Conor Roche

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The missing piece: Is John Tavares the Maple Leafs’ Marian Hossa?

Marian Hossa arrived in Chicago and helped end a five-decade Stanley Cup drought. The hope in Toronto is John Tavares has the same impact. The comparison isn’t perfect, but there are a few parallels.

Brian Sandalow

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Senators Injury News: Ceci, Formenton, Dzingel placed on injured reserve Friday

The Senators will be without three big pieces on Saturday when they host the Kings in Ottawa as Cody Ceci, Alex Formenton and Ryan Dzingel were all placed on injured reserve Friday.

Murray Pam

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After losing first two games, Oilers vow to 'keep pushing'

Edmonton is looking to avoid the same fate as last year when a slow start led to the team missing the playoffs.

Shanna McCarriston

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews notches fourth two-goal performance in five games

Life, death, taxes and Auston Matthews posting a multi-goal performance.

Mark Suleymanov

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Devils believe 'brotherhood' is part of their foundation to success

Buoyed by a strong commitment to one another, New Jersey reached the playoffs last season for the first time in six years, and seek to replicate that success again in 2018-19.

Jim Cerny

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