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Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview

Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hampus Lindholm watched helplessly from the penalty box as his Boston Bruins teammates killed off his four-minute double minor for high sticking in overtime and marveled at how they got the job done from goaltender Jeremy Swayman on
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Vancouver Canucks clinch first playoff spot since 2020

Vancouver Canucks clinch first playoff spot since 2020

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have officially secured a spot in the NHL playoffs, thanks to some help from their Western Conference opponents.
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Connor Bedard, Blackhawks skate past the Flyers 5-1

Connor Bedard, Blackhawks skate past the Flyers 5-1

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Connor Bedard had an assist to increase his rookie-leading points total, Philipp Kurashev, Joey Anderson and Lukas Reichel each added a goal and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Saturday
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NHL-leading Rangers get 50th win, Quick sets US record in 8-5 victory over Coyotes

NHL-leading Rangers get 50th win, Quick sets US record in 8-5 victory over Coyotes

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere had three goals and two assists, Jonathan Quick broke the victory record for U.S.-born goalies and the NHL-leading New York Rangers reached 50 wins, beating the Arizona Coyotes 8-5 on Saturday.
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MacKinnon, Trenin help Avalanche rally past Predators 7-4 to clinch playoff berth

MacKinnon, Trenin help Avalanche rally past Predators 7-4 to clinch playoff berth

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and two assists,, Yakov Trenin got the go-ahead goal against his former team, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the penalty-prone Nashville Predators 7-4 Saturday night to clinch a playoff spot.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews reaches 60 goals for 2nd time in his career

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews reaches 60 goals for 2nd time in his career

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Toronto center Auston Matthews became the NHL’s first two-time 60-goal scorer in 30 years, scoring with 5:37 left in the Maple Leafs' 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
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Connor McDavid has two goals and an assist as the Oilers rout the Ducks 6-1

Connor McDavid has two goals and an assist as the Oilers rout the Ducks 6-1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored two goals and added an assist to at least temporarily take the lead in points this season as the Edmonton Oilers dumped the Anaheim Ducks 6-1 on Saturday. “It’s nice, I guess.
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Connor McDavid scores twice as Edmonton Oilers beat Anaheim Ducks 6-1

Connor McDavid scores twice as Edmonton Oilers beat Anaheim Ducks 6-1

EDMONTON — Considering Connor McDavid sat 114th in NHL scoring on Nov. 10, it has been an impressive climb to where he now sits with 125 points to his credit.
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Marchessault's empty-net goal in overtime lifts Vegas over Wild 2-1

Marchessault's empty-net goal in overtime lifts Vegas over Wild 2-1

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored into an empty net 3:30 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
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Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games

Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson has reached the milestone of 1,000 NHL games, and pop singer Vanessa Carlton lent her voice to be part of the celebration.
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