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Farabee scores natural hat trick as U.S. pummels Kazakhstan 8-2 at world juniors

Farabee scores natural hat trick as U.S. pummels Kazakhstan 8-2 at world juniors

VICTORIA — Joel Farabee scored a first-period natural hat trick as the U.S. pummelled Kazakhstan 8-2 at the world junior hockey championship Friday.
Vucevic has 30 points, 20 boards; Magic routs Raptors 116-87

Vucevic has 30 points, 20 boards; Magic routs Raptors 116-87

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have had a forgettable December — until Friday night. Nikola Vucevic had 30 points and 20 rebounds and the Magic snapped a four-game losing streak with a 116-87 rout of the Toronto Raptors. D.J.
Barzal helps Islanders rally for 6-3 win over Senators

Barzal helps Islanders rally for 6-3 win over Senators

NEW YORK — After a sluggish start in their first game out of the Christmas break, the New York Islanders picked up their intensity in the latter part of the second period and then steamrolled the Ottawa Senators in the third.
Tatar scores twice to lead Canadiens over Panthers 5-3

Tatar scores twice to lead Canadiens over Panthers 5-3

SUNRISE, Fla. — Tomas Tatar never thought his game was off track, and he showed that for the Canadiens in their first game after the holiday break.
Tavares scores a pair as Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 4-2

Tavares scores a pair as Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 4-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Tavares scored two goals, Garret Sparks had 27 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Friday night.
Canada cruises into Spengler Cup semis with 6-2 win over Ice Tigers

Canada cruises into Spengler Cup semis with 6-2 win over Ice Tigers

DAVOS, Switzerland — Dante Fabbro scored twice to help power Canada to a 6-2 victory over the Nurnberg Ice Tigers on Friday, capping round-robin play at the Spengler Cup.
Dallas Stars CEO rips high-priced Benn, Seguin as 'terrible'

Dallas Stars CEO rips high-priced Benn, Seguin as 'terrible'

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Stars CEO Jim Lites ripped captain Jamie Benn and fellow high-priced forward Tyler Seguin, telling reporters their play has been "terrible" and saying owner Tom Gaglardi was frustrated as well.
NHL suspends Bruins F Backes 3 games for hit to head

NHL suspends Bruins F Backes 3 games for hit to head

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins forward David Backes three games without pay for an illegal hit to the head of New Jersey Devils forward Blake Coleman. The league considered Backes a repeat offender.
With Fry still on leave, Team Jacobs to solidify lineup plans in coming days

With Fry still on leave, Team Jacobs to solidify lineup plans in coming days

With the Canadian Open just over a week away, Team Brad Jacobs is planning to discuss lineup plans over the weekend before unveiling its foursome for the next stop on the Grand Slam of Curling circuit.
Coach: Team Canada's power play, penalty kill still a work in progress

Coach: Team Canada's power play, penalty kill still a work in progress

VANCOUVER — Team Canada coach Tim Hunter says his team will have to improve their penalty kill and power play if they're going to continue winning at the world junior championship.