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Jets' Cheveldayoff flips risk-averse script with b

Inside the reasoning for the blockbuster Jets / Blues trade from Chevy's point of view.

Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff came out of character to pull the trigger on a pricey blockbuster deal. By doing so, Winnipeg has taken an important — and necessary — step to widening its collective window of contention.
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Justin Schultz scores in final minute, Capitals be

Washington scores late to cap an emotional win over the Isles.

Justin Schultz scored the go-ahead goal with 26.4 seconds left, Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Blue Jackets' John Tortorella on benching Dubois:

Never-contrite Tortorella sounds off on Dubois departure

Fresh off a tumultuous start to the season and a blockbuster deal that saw his club lose its No. 1 centre, John Tortorella joined Chris Simpson for a wide-ranging interview set to air Wednesday on Sportsnet.
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Penguins still in 'win-now mode' as search for new

Rutherford's departure catches everyone off-guard - in Pittsburgh and beyond

Jim Rutherford's decision to resign as GM of the Penguins on Wednesday shocked the hockey world. And whoever the next GM is in Pittsburgh will be tasked with the same expectations faced by the Hall of Famer nearly seven years ago,
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Blue Jackets GM on when Patrik Laine will play, wh

Laine may play Tuesday against the Stars

Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen joined Sportsnet 590 The Fan's Writers Bloc on Friday to discuss the team's newest superstar forward, Patrik Laine.
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Canucks temporarily rediscover identity in sweep o

Canucks are hoping to ride the momentum of 3 wins against Ottawa

Funeral music at the start of the week, show tunes at the end. Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks’ world. But while a three-game sweep of the Ottawa Senators leaves much to be happy with, an upcoming road trip against the best teams in the North Division will be a more telling test.
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Canadiens stopped cold by Flames' Markstrom for fi

Flames burst Montreal's bubble as Markstrom earns the shutout win

It wasn’t for lack of effort, or because they were outplayed, the Montreal Canadiens simply couldn't solve Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom as they fell 2-0 Saturday in their first regulation loss of the season.
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Bruins erase three-goal deficit to win against Cap

B's score 5 unanswered to steal 2 points from Chara and the Caps.

David Pastrnak scored his first two goals of the season before Craig Smith tied it, Brandon Carlo scored the go-ahead goal and the Boston Bruins came back to beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Monday night.
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Canucks take step in right direction, but still wa

The Canucks' lose another one to the increasingly impressive Habs

Travis Green called the Canucks' game on Tuesday a "step in the right direction," but it seems the team is still walking a difficult path as they leave behind a pair of losses to Montreal for a three-game set with the Maple Leafs.
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Newcomers Laine, Roslovic lead Blue Jackets past S

The Newbies both got their 1st's for the Jackets and help them down the Stars

Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic scored for the first time since being traded to Columbus last month, and the Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Thursday night to earn a split of the two-game series.
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Golden Knights dominate Kings in return from virus

So much for being "sick". Knights crush Kings in their return to the ice.

Nic Hague and William Karlsson each had a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights returned to action after being sidelined due to COVID protocols and beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 Friday night.
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Lightning stay unbeaten at home with win over Red

Defending champs looking good with a 5-0 start at home this season

Barclay Goodrow scored a pair of goals and the Tampa Bay Lightning remained undefeated on home ice with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.
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Despite loss, Senators find new life in season wit

Sens' lose the rematch in a close one, but are still staying positive

The kids are gradually taking over the power spots. With a revitalized roster and Matt Murray finding his stride, the Ottawa Senators just became one of the more interesting teams to lose ten of their first 12 games.
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Tortorella on Laine benching: 'It's what I feel I

"Mr. Laine, meet Mr. Tortorella.......your welcoming party"

Patrik Laine was benched for the third period of Monday's 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes after skating 11:14 in the first two frames. After the game, Tortorella was asked about his decision to sit the young star down.
Maple Leafs' Simmonds out six weeks with broken wr

Maple Leafs' Simmonds out six weeks with broken wrist

Maple Leafs winger Wayne Simmonds will be sidelined for six weeks with a broken wrist, per head coach Sheldon Keefe. The club will go with seven defenceman Monday night with Simmonds out, opening the door for Rasmus Sandin's season debut.
Canucks' Virtanen on trade market as team looks to

"Here's an apple and a roadmap kid....."

Having had a dismal start to the season thus far, the Vancouver Canucks need a move or two to shake themselves from their stupor almost as much as Jake Virtanen clearly needs a fresh start for another team and another coach.
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Rookies Lankinen, Kurashev lead Blackhawks past Re

Lankinen stones the Wings to earn his first NHL shut out.

Kevin Lankinen made 29 saves for his first career shutout and fellow rookie Philipp Kurashev scored a pretty goal in the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.
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Huberdeau scores in overtime, lifts Panthers past

Huberdeau nets 3 points including the OT winner over Carolina

Jonathan Huberdeau scored his second goal of the game with 2:31 remaining in overtime as the Florida Panthers rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Wednesday night.
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Hornqvist scores twice, Driedger shines as Panther

Central leading Panthers smoke the Wings 7-2 in Motown

Patric Hornqvist scored in the first and third periods to help the Florida Panthers start and finish strong in a 7-2 victory over the the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.
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Canucks squander chances once again as modest stre

B.C. boy Brossoit stops 29 to shut out the 'Nucks at home

On a day when coach Travis Green’s choice of starter sparked debate about the identity of the Vancouver Canucks’ No. 1 goaltender, there was no lack of clarity from the Winnipeg Jets.
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David Rittich makes 34 saves as Flames blank Maple

Rittich pitches a shut out Calgary as they top the Leafs in T.O.

David Rittich made 34 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Calgary Flames blanked the red-hot Auston Matthews and his first-place Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Monday night.