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'A heart of gold': Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon dead at age 52

'A heart of gold': Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon dead at age 52

Chris Simon, once one of hockey's most feared enforcers, has died. He was 52. The NHL Players' Association confirmed the news via Simon's family that he died Monday night. The cause of death wasn't provided.
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Rick Nash named Canada's general manager for men's world hockey championship

Rick Nash named Canada's general manager for men's world hockey championship

CALGARY — Rick Nash will lead Canada at the men's world hockey championship. The former NHLer and two-time Olympic gold medallist was named general manager Tuesday by Hockey Canada for the tournament set to run May 10 to 26 in Czechia.
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Jets head coach Bowness to be away from team after medical procedure

Jets head coach Bowness to be away from team after medical procedure

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness will not be with the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday night in New York against the Rangers. The Jets announced Tuesday morning that the 69-year-old returned to Winnipeg for a "minor medical procedure.
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Stars face the Coyotes in division play

Stars face the Coyotes in division play

Arizona Coyotes (28-35-5, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (41-19-9, third in the Central Division) Dallas; Wednesday, 8 p.m.
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Sabres play the Canucks after Skinner's hat trick

Sabres play the Canucks after Skinner's hat trick

Buffalo Sabres (33-31-5, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (42-18-8, first in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Canucks -200, Sabres +166; over/under is 6.
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Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken

Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken

SEATTLE (AP) — Jeff Skinner had a hat trick, with his first goal coming during a three-goal outburst in the first six minutes to chase Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 6-2 victory Monday night.
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Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night.
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NHL roundup: Ovechkin joins small list to score 20 goals in at least 19 straight seasons

NHL roundup: Ovechkin joins small list to score 20 goals in at least 19 straight seasons

CALGARY, Alta (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2.
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Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals douse Flames 5-2

Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals douse Flames 5-2

CALGARY — Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons on Monday.
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Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for 2 games for an illegal check

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for 2 games for an illegal check

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for two games for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary. The league announced the punishment on Monday.
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