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Backlund leads Calgary Flames to 5-1 home win over Colorado Avalanche

Backlund leads Calgary Flames to 5-1 home win over Colorado Avalanche

CALGARY — Before their 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche at home on Saturday afternoon, the Calgary Flames went through a stretch of eight straight games where they allowed the first goal.
Sabres sit Evander Kane with NHL trade deadline looming

Sabres sit Evander Kane with NHL trade deadline looming

WASHINGTON — The Buffalo Sabres held out forward Evander Kane from Saturday night's matchup against the Washington Capitals. Kane acknowledged this past week he expects to be dealt before the NHL trade deadline on Monday.
Manning has goal, two assists to lead Flyers to 5-3 win over Senators

Manning has goal, two assists to lead Flyers to 5-3 win over Senators

OTTAWA — Mark Stone and the Ottawa Senators have more to worry about than snapping a four-game losing streak. With the NHL trade deadline set for 3 p.m.
Edmonton Oilers trade defenceman Davidson to Islanders for 2019 draft pick

Edmonton Oilers trade defenceman Davidson to Islanders for 2019 draft pick

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers traded defenceman Brandon Davidson to the New York Islanders for a 2019 third-round draft pick Saturday. Davidson, 26, of Taber, Alta.
Flames place goaltender Mike Smith on injured reserve; recall Glass, Mangiapane

Flames place goaltender Mike Smith on injured reserve; recall Glass, Mangiapane

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames placed goaltender Mike Smith on injured reserve Saturday after he's missed the last six games with a lower-body injury. Smith was injured on Feb. 11 in the final seconds of a victory over the New York Islanders.
Auston Matthews out of Toronto Maple Leafs lineup with shoulder injury

Auston Matthews out of Toronto Maple Leafs lineup with shoulder injury

TORONTO — Auston Matthews will be out of the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup with a shoulder injury when they host the Boston Bruins on Saturday. "He's day-to-day," Leafs coach Mike Babcock confirmed following practice on Friday.
Karlsson nets two goals, Vegas beats Canucks, 6-3

Karlsson nets two goals, Vegas beats Canucks, 6-3

LAS VEGAS — At the start of the NHL season, most figured the Vegas Golden Knights would be struggling heading into the final month and would be sellers at the trade deadline.
Penguins rout Hurricanes 6-1 for 6th straight victory

Penguins rout Hurricanes 6-1 for 6th straight victory

RALEIGH, N.C. — Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin each had two goals and an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Carolina Hurricanes 6-1 on Friday night for their season-best sixth straight victory.
Berube makes 42 saves, Blackhawks beat Sharks 3-1

Berube makes 42 saves, Blackhawks beat Sharks 3-1

CHICAGO — Jean-Francois Berube had a good time in his return to the NHL — at the San Jose Sharks expense. Berube made 42 saves in his first start for Chicago and the Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Friday night. "It was fun," Berube said.
Connor Hellebuyck makes 34 saves, Jets beat Blues 4-0

Connor Hellebuyck makes 34 saves, Jets beat Blues 4-0

ST. LOUIS — Connor Hellebuyck shut down the St. Louis Blues — again. Hellebuyck made 34 saves for his sixth shutout of the season and Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist in the Winnipeg Jets' 4-0 victory Friday night.