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Artemi Panarin tallies hat trick to help Rangers beat NHL-best Bruins 5-2

Artemi Panarin tallies hat trick to help Rangers beat NHL-best Bruins 5-2

BOSTON (AP) — Artemi Panarin only needed to beat the goalie once to tally his third hat trick of the season. The Rangers forward gave New York a 1-0 lead on a wrist shot he threaded through the legs of a Boston defender and goalie Jeremy Swayman.
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Edmonton Oilers sign forward Stefan to entry-level contract

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Stefan to entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward James Stefan to a three-year entry level contract Thursday.
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Flames' goalie Vladar to have hip surgery, Markstrom cleared to play

Flames' goalie Vladar to have hip surgery, Markstrom cleared to play

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar will undergo season-ending hip surgery next week. Calgary starter Jacob Markstrom has been cleared for full practice and game participation from his lower-body injury, the club said Thursday in a statement.
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Simon's family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, 'strongly believes' CTE played role

Simon's family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, 'strongly believes' CTE played role

Chris Simon's family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it "strongly believes" a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame.
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Colorado plays Columbus following Rantanen's hat trick

Colorado plays Columbus following Rantanen's hat trick

Columbus Blue Jackets (23-34-12, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (44-20-5, second in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m.
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Penguins visit the Stars, aim to end road losing streak

Penguins visit the Stars, aim to end road losing streak

Pittsburgh Penguins (30-29-9, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (42-19-9, third in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m.
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Anze Kopitar scores his 1,200th point while leading the Kings' 6-0 thrashing of the Wild

Anze Kopitar scores his 1,200th point while leading the Kings' 6-0 thrashing of the Wild

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist while recording his 1,200th career point, David Rittich made 30 saves in his third shutout of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Minnesota Wild 6-0 on Wednesday night.
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Matthews scores twice as Leafs rout Capitals 7-3

Matthews scores twice as Leafs rout Capitals 7-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 56th and 57th goals of the season and matched his career high with five points, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-3 rout of the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night despite Alex Ovechkin
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Benn, Seguin, Stankoven score in 2nd period, Stars beat Coyotes 5-2

Benn, Seguin, Stankoven score in 2nd period, Stars beat Coyotes 5-2

DALLAS (AP) — Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Logan Stankoven scored in the second period to help the Dallas Stars beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday night. The Stars extended their home points streak against the Coyotes to 19 games at 18-0-1.
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Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin's 2 goals

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin's 2 goals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Auston Matthews still gets excited about facing Alex Ovechkin, one of his favorite players growing up. And even with Ovechkin authoring a vintage performance, Matthews found a way to steal the spotlight.
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