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Hellebuyck Sets Franchise Shutouts Record as Jets Blanks Canucks

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2020

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets ended a six-game losing streak at home with a 4-0 victory over…

Toews Lifts Blackhawks to 3-2 Overtime Win vs. Senators

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2020

OTTAWA — Jonathan Toews scored in overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks rallied past the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night. A pair of goals by Dominik Kubalik, who now has…

Nelson Scores Twice, Islanders Pound Red Wings 8-2

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2020

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brock Nelson scored twice and the New York Islanders routed the Detroit Red Wings 8-2 Tuesday night. New York scored three times in the first eight minutes,…

Crosby Collects 4 Points in Return, Penguins Rip Wild 7-3

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2020

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby watched the Pittsburgh Penguins thrive in his absence. The longtime captain pledged he would simply focus on doing his part to keep the Penguins rolling in…

Lindell Scores Winner in OT, Stars Rally to Beat Avs 3-2

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2020

DENVER — Esa Lindell scored 1:54 into overtime after Jason Dickinson tied the game late in regulation and the Dallas Stars put the finishing touches on a season series sweep of Colorado by beating the Avalanche 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Lindell found himse…

Tavares Has 3 Points, Maple Leafs Beat Devils

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2020

TORONTO — Auston Matthews, with his first hat trick since bagging four in his NHL debut in October 2016, led an injury-hit Toronto as the Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 7-4 on…

Kessel, Hall Score Twice Each, Lead Coyotes Over Sharks 6-3

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2020

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Phil Kessel and Taylor Hall each scored twice to lift the Arizona Coyotes over the San Jose Sharks 6-3 Tuesday night.
Lawson Crouse and Conor Garland also scored, and Garland and Derek Stepan had three points each. Arizona ended a thr…

Merzlikins Records 2nd Shutout; Blue Jackets Beat Bruins 3-0

The Canadian Press | January 15, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Elvis Merzlikins recorded his second consecutive shutout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins 3-0 Tuesday night for their fourth win in five…

Eichel’s End-To-End Rush Sparks Sabres’ 4-2 Win Over Golden Knights

The Canadian Press | January 14, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel scored the go-ahead goal on an end-to-end rush 7:57 into the third period in the Buffalo Sabres’ 4-2 win over the slumping Vegas Golden Knights…

Sabres’ Tage Thompson to Miss 5-6 Months After Shoulder Surgery

The Canadian Press | January 14, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery to repair an injury to his right shoulder. The Sabres announced Thompson…

Zack Kassian Sends Warning to Matthew Tkachuk Ahead of Rematch

The Canadian Press | January 14, 2020

EDMONTON — It doesn’t appear Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian is ready to drop his feud with Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk. Kassian spoke to reporters Tuesday, a day after…

Flyers GM Fletcher Expects Nolan Patrick to Return From Migraines

The Canadian Press | January 14, 2020

VOORHEES, N.J. — Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher expects centre Nolan Patrick to return from a migraine disorder and play this season. Patrick, the No. 2 overall pick of…