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Sutter's trademark patience keys Flames' throwback

Old School's back in session in Calgary

Darryl Sutter’s Calgary Flames troops combined a relentless forecheck with a steady, methodical defensive structure that limited the Montreal Canadiens' chances in an old school, 2-1 win Thursday at the Saddledome.
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Blackhawks score on four of first eight shots, dou

Dallas gets 2 back, but it's not enough to catch the Hawks

Carl Soderberg and Alex DeBrincat scored power-play goals in the second period and the Chicago Blackhawks scored on four of their first eight shots in a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
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Maple Leafs' OT thriller proves why you invest in

Maple Leafs' OT thriller proves why you invest in offensive stars

Stuck in a losing streak, facing a hot goaltender, the Maple Leafs just kept pushing. A win like the one they had Thursday, the team's front office brass would argue, is why you invest tens of millions in the difference-makers.
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Capitals' Tom Wilson suspended seven games for hit

Capital offense nets Washington's Wilson 7 games

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended seven games by the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his hit on Boston Bruins defenceman Brandon Carlo.
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Maple Leafs dominate Oilers to complete emphatic t

The Oilers go 0 for 3 in their series against the Leafs

Jimmy Vesey scored twice to snap a long goal drought and Frederik Andersen made 26 saves in his return from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs completed a three-game sweep of the Edmonton Oilers with a resounding 6-1 victory Wednesday.
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Giroux, Flyers top Rangers despite Kreider's hat t

Kreider's big night not enough for the Rangers

James van Riemsdyk and Shayne Gostisbehere each scored a power-play goal and Claude Giroux had three assists in his return from a COVID-19 absence to lead the Philadelphia Flyers over the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night.
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Coyotes rally from three goals down again, stun Du

Is a three goal lead becoming the worst lead in hockey these days??

Conor Garland and Christian Dvorak each scored in a shootout, and the Arizona Coyotes rallied from a three-goal deficit for the second straight game to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 Wednesday night.
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Even with wrist injury, Maple Leafs' Matthews keep

It's tough to keep a great player down....

The historic run Auston Matthews is putting together to start this season takes on an even more impressive look when you factor in that he’s operating at less than full health.
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Julien's seat gets hotter as loss to Senators exte

All's not well in Montreal, as the Habs lose their 5th in 6 games.

Will the Canadiens emerge next game as the team Marc Bergevin expected to see after his expensive off-season? They have to, writes Eric Engels, because if they look anything like the team that fell to the Senators on Tuesday, it won't bode well for their coach.
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Rangers' Panarin denies assault allegations, takin

Panarin takes time off to deal with abuse allegations

New York Rangers star winger Artemi Panarin is denying allegations he beat up an 18-year-old girl in Latvia in 2011 and is taking a leave of absence from the club, the team announced Monday.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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Matthews, Marner carrying Maple Leafs to new heigh

Close, but no cigar, as the Canucks drop another one to the Leafs

With Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner both settled into their primes, the Leafs have become a different beast than in years gone by. They are now a league-best 10-2-1 and seven of their game-winning goals have come off the sticks of those two players.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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.