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Woll backstops Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over struggling Capitals

Woll backstops Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over struggling Capitals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his seventh goal of the season, Joseph Woll made 36 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs handed the Washington Capitals their fourth loss in five games, 4-1 on Tuesday night.
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The Oilers believe this rare Connor McDavid absence could provide a spark after a slow start

The Oilers believe this rare Connor McDavid absence could provide a spark after a slow start

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers were already scuffling when their season took another early turn for the worse, an upper body injury that sidelined team captain and three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid.
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NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season

NHL players will be allowed to use Pride tape this season after all with the reversal of a ban that sparked a backlash around hockey and among LGBTQ+ advocates in sports.
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Edmonton Oilers expect others to step up, win games with Connor McDavid out

Edmonton Oilers expect others to step up, win games with Connor McDavid out

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — With Connor McDavid out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers are putting on a brave face and embracing the opportunity for other players to step up.
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NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-coloured, other stick tape supporting social causes

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-coloured, other stick tape supporting social causes

The NHL has rescinded its ban on players using stick tape to support social causes, including rainbow-coloured Pride tape.
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NHL upholds four-game suspension of Calgary Flames defenceman Andersson

NHL upholds four-game suspension of Calgary Flames defenceman Andersson

NEW YORK — The NHL has upheld its four-game suspension of Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson for charging.
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Devils visit the Canadiens after shootout win

Devils visit the Canadiens after shootout win

New Jersey Devils (2-1-1, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (3-1-1, third in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Devils -217, Canadiens +178; over/under is 6.
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Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens sink Sabres 3-1

Allen stops 36 shots as Canadiens sink Sabres 3-1

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jake Allen made 36 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Allen made several big stops in net for the Canadiens, guiding Montreal to its second straight win.
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Canada Post to honour hockey trailblazer Willie O'Ree with stamp

Canada Post to honour hockey trailblazer Willie O'Ree with stamp

EDMONTON — Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player O'Ree is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the NHL Heritage Classic festivities.
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Rick Bowness takes leave from Winnipeg Jets after wife's seizure

Rick Bowness takes leave from Winnipeg Jets after wife's seizure

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness is taking a leave of absence from the team after his wife had a seizure. The Jets said that Judy Bowness remains in hospital and is undergoing further testing after having a seizure Sunday night.
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