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Flames rally for 5-3 win, hand Red Wings 6th straight loss

Flames rally for 5-3 win, hand Red Wings 6th straight loss

DETROIT — Johnny Gaudreau capped a memorable day with another splendid performance. Gaudreau had a goal and three assists, and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.
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Elias Petterson's hat trick powers Canucks to 4-3 overtime win vs. Senators

Elias Petterson's hat trick powers Canucks to 4-3 overtime win vs. Senators

OTTAWA — Elias Pettersson thought this was a pretty good day.
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Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Game, be suspended 1 game

Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Game, be suspended 1 game

Alex Ovechkin will skip the NHL's All-Star Weekend in San Jose to get some extra rest and serve an automatic one-game suspension.
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NHL's potential UFA class could make for another exciting July 1

NHL's potential UFA class could make for another exciting July 1

Mark Stone made it clear he wants to stay in the nation's capital. Now it's up to the Ottawa Senators and the winger's agent to get it done. And they aren't alone in a league where a number of big names could hit unrestricted free agency this summer.
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Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price ready to return from lower-body injury

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price ready to return from lower-body injury

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens star goaltender Carey Price is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday night against the visiting Vancouver Canucks.
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Canucks deal Nilsson and Archibald to Senators for McKenna, Pyatt, draft pick

Canucks deal Nilsson and Archibald to Senators for McKenna, Pyatt, draft pick

OTTAWA — The Vancouver Canucks traded goalie Anders Nilsson and minor-league winger Darren Archibald the Ottawa Senators for netminder Mike McKenna, forward Tom Pyatt and a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NHL draft on Wednesday.
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Kucherov, Gaudreau, McDavid named NHL's 3 stars; Pettersson get top rookie nod

Kucherov, Gaudreau, McDavid named NHL's 3 stars; Pettersson get top rookie nod

NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Lightning sniper Nikita Kucherov, Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid have been named the NHL's three stars of the month for December, the league announced Wednesday.
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Call it a comeback: No lead safe as late rallies on the rise

Call it a comeback: No lead safe as late rallies on the rise

DENVER — Don't be fooled: That third-period lead isn't so safe. Not this season, anyway. There's been quite a comeback for the comeback. The NHL has seen 110 third-period comeback wins spanning 611 games through New Year's Eve.
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Pirri, Fleury lead Golden Knights to 2-0 win over Kings

Pirri, Fleury lead Golden Knights to 2-0 win over Kings

LAS VEGAS — During his two-game stint with the Vegas Golden Knights last year, Brandon Pirri recognized the key to the team's success in its inaugural season was each player sticking to his role.
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Arvidsson, Saros lead Predators past slumping Flyers 4-0

Arvidsson, Saros lead Predators past slumping Flyers 4-0

NASHVILLE — Viktor Arvidsson's thumb and Juuse Saros' goalkeeping appear to be just fine for the Nashville Predators. Arvidsson scored twice, Saros made 32 saves and the Predators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 Tuesday.
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