NHL News & Highlights (page 30 of 89)
The latest NHL news, game recaps and previews.
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Auston Matthews Sidelined: Leafs Captain Misses Bruins Game, Max Domi Steps In on Top Line
Leafs' captain Auston Matthews is out against the Bruins due to an upper-body injury. He notched an assist and played over 22 minutes in the loss to the Wild.
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Golden Knights and Oilers Clash for Supremacy in the Pacific Division
Edmonton Oilers (6-6-1) host Vegas Golden Knights (8-3-1) Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST. McDavid (10 pts) vs. Barbashev (12 pts). Vegas +10; Edmonton -10 scoring diff.
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Central Pacific Showdown: Kings of the Wild Host
The Minnesota Wild, on a 3-game win streak, face the LA Kings on Tuesday. Wild are 8-1-2; Kings 7-3-3. Wild favored by 160, over/under at 6. First matchup this season.
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Capitals Seek Seventh Consecutive Home Victory in Division Showdown with Predators
The Capitals (8-3) host the Predators (4-7-1) at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST. Caps have won 6 straight at home, while Preds are 4-2-0 with 3+ goals.
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Red Wings and Blackhawks Prepare to Face Off for Division Dominance
Red Wings (5-5-1) face Blackhawks (5-7-1) Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST. Detroit won last with Larkin scoring. Chicago lost their last game.
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New Jersey Devils Achieve Shutout Victory Against Oilers, Jake Allen Excels with 31 Saves
Jake Allen got his 2nd shutout as the Devils beat the Oilers 3-0. Bratt had a goal and assist. Noesen and Meier also scored. Devils are 8-5-2; Oilers dropped to 6-6-1.
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Darcy Kuemper's Shutout Leads Los Angeles Kings to 3-0 Win Against Nashville Predators
Darcy Kuemper's 16-save shutout and goals from Kopitar, Kempe, and Fiala sealed a 3-0 Kings win. Kuemper is 7-2-3 vs. Nashville, with three shutouts. Predators struggle to score early.
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Boston Bruins Add Tyler Johnson to Strengthen Forward Roster
Boston Bruins sign 34-year-old Tyler Johnson for $775K this season. The Spokane native has 12 NHL seasons, 193 goals, 238 assists with Chicago and Tampa Bay.
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Macklin Celebrini Set to Rejoin San Jose Sharks, Hopes to Revitalize Team's Offense
Top pick Macklin Celebrini returns for the Sharks Tuesday after missing 10 games due to a lower-body injury.
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Blues' Philip Broberg Sidelined 4-6 Weeks with Leg Injury; Perunovich Set to Fill In
Blues' Philip Broberg will miss 4-6 weeks due to a lower-body injury from a tangle with Mitch Marner. His absence is a blow, adding to the Blues' injury woes.
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Avalanche's Forward Valeri Nichushkin Cleared for Practice, Enhancing Injury-Stricken Team
Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin can practice but can't play, still suspended under the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.
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Buffalo Sabres Look to End Losing Streak in Atlantic Division Battle with Ottawa Senators
Buffalo Sabres (4-7-1), on a 3-game skid, face Ottawa Senators (6-5) Tuesday at 7 pm EST. Buffalo is 2-2-0 in the division; Ottawa 2-1-0. It's their first clash this season.
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Kraken and Avalanche Clash in Crucial NHL Matchup
Seattle Kraken (5-7-1) vs. Colorado Avalanche (5-7)! Avs won last 3-2 and rank 10th in goals (3.3/game). Kraken lost 3 in a row; they're 1-2-1 in one-goal clashes.
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Canadiens Face Flames for the First Time: Montreal Aims to Break Losing Streak, Calgary Looks for Redemption
Montreal Canadiens (4-7-1) host the Calgary Flames (6-5-1) on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST. Canadiens are on a three-game skid; Flames have won two of the last three.
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Crosby Leads Penguins to Victory Over Islanders in Metropolitan Division Showdown
The Penguins (5-7-1) visit the Islanders (4-6-2) Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Pittsburgh won its last game, but New York has lost two straight.
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Canucks vs. Ducks: Suter's Scoring Surge Highlights Pacific Division Showdown
Pacific rivals meet Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST as the Canucks (5-2-3, +2 GD) face the Ducks (4-5-2, -7 GD). Vancouver is 1-0-1 in the division; Anaheim, 2-2-0.
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New Jersey Devils Set to Clash with Edmonton Oilers in NHL Cross-Conference Showdown
The Edmonton Oilers (6-5-1) host the New Jersey Devils (7-5-2) Monday at 8:30 p.m. EST. Edmonton is a slight home underdog with New Jersey as the road favorite.
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Flyers vs. Hurricanes: Battle for Metropolitan Division Dominance
The Hurricanes (8-2) face the Flyers (4-7-1). Carolina boasts a +16 goal difference, while Philadelphia struggles with a 1-4-1 record when scoring 3+ goals.
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Bruins vs. Maple Leafs: Atlantic Division Showdown Preview and Key Players
The Bruins (6-6-1) face the Maple Leafs (6-5-2) Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST. Boston took the first game 4-3 OT. Pastrnak leads with 6 goals. Marner has 12 assists, Knies scored in 10 straight.
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Lightning Strike St. Louis as Blues Lose Edge at Home
The St. Louis Blues (6-6) face the Tampa Bay Lightning (7-5) Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST. St. Louis won 2 of 3; Tampa lost 2 of 3. Kucherov has 10G/9A; Neighbours with 4G/1A.
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Showdown of Challengers: Sharks vs. Blue Jackets for Non-Conference Supremacy
The San Jose Sharks (3-8-2) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (5-5-1) at home Tuesday, 10:30 PM EST. Sharks are 2-3-1 at home; Blue Jackets are 1-2-1 away.
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Leon Draisaitl Shines as Edmonton Oilers Defeat Calgary Flames 4-2
Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, leading the Oilers to a 4-2 win over the Flames without Connor McDavid. Draisaitl has 8 points in 4 road games; Oilers won 4 of 5.
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Blackhawks Achieve Back-to-Back Wins in Anaheim with Connor Bedard's Trio of Assists Leading the Way
In Anaheim, Connor Bedard's three assists led the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. He ties Bobby Hull for 2nd most multi-assist games by a Chicago teen.
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Matt Boldy's Overtime Goal Secures 2-1 Victory for Minnesota Wild Over Toronto Maple Leafs
Matt Boldy scored in OT, leading the Wild to a 2-1 win over the Leafs, who faced their second straight loss, on Sunday night.
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Hurricanes Secure Sixth Victory with Orlov's Two Goals Against Former Team Capitals
Dmitry Orlov's two goals helped the Hurricanes beat the Capitals 4-2, ending Washington's streak. Necas added a goal and two assists. Kochetkov's 40 saves secured Carolina's win.
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Swayman's Stellar Performance and Early Goals Lead Boston Bruins to 2-0 Victory Over Seattle Kraken
Jeremy Swayman's first shutout led the Bruins to a 2-0 win over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau, Charlie Coyle scored. Joey Daccord had 31 saves. Kraken dropped six of seven.
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Winnipeg Jets' Seven-Goal Triumph Over Tampa Bay Lightning Sets New Danish NHL Scoring Record
Dylan Samberg's goal led the Jets to a 7-4 win over Tampa Bay. Nikolaj Ehlers set a record as the top Danish NHL scorer. The Jets rallied after an early deficit.
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Rangers Defeat Islanders as Panarin Scores Twice, Zibanejad Provides Assists, and Shesterkin Makes 35 Saves
Artemi Panarin scored twice, Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves as the Rangers beat the Islanders 5-2 Sunday. Kreider, Trocheck, and Edstrom also netted for NY, their second home win.
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Avalanche Remove Lehkonen from Injured Reserve, Reassign Ivan to Eagles
The Avalanche activated Artturi Lehkonen from IR; he missed games post-shoulder surgery. Rookie Ivan Ivan was sent to AHL's Colorado Eagles.
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Blackhawks Face Off Against Ducks at Honda Center as Anaheim Aims to Maintain Home Ice Superiority
The Ducks (4-4-2) host the Blackhawks (4-7-1) Sunday at 8 p.m. EST. Anaheim's moneyline is -130, Chicago's +110. Over/under is 6 goals.