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Backstrom's late goal lifts Capitals over Blue Jackets, 3-2

Backstrom's late goal lifts Capitals over Blue Jackets, 3-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nicklas Backstrom's 200th NHL goal was a game-winner. Backstrom got a desperation, cross-ice pass from T.J.
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Matt Duchene's three-point night leads under-manned Senators past Devils 5-3

Matt Duchene's three-point night leads under-manned Senators past Devils 5-3

OTTAWA — At 21-year-old Colin White has only had 11 games to make an impression with the Senators. But with Ottawa missing four veteran forwards, he stepped up.
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Weal's OT goal lifts Flyers over Hurricanes, 2-1

Weal's OT goal lifts Flyers over Hurricanes, 2-1

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jordan Weal was shocked by his goalie's impressive save in the final minute of overtime. He regained his composure just in time to score the winner. Weal's goal with 3.
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Pair of wins ease pain of rough weekend for Canadiens centre Drouin

Pair of wins ease pain of rough weekend for Canadiens centre Drouin

BROSSARD, Que. — It was a rough weekend for Jonathan Drouin.
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Oilers McDavid says buddy texted him scoring tips prior to his four-goal game

Oilers McDavid says buddy texted him scoring tips prior to his four-goal game

EDMONTON — Reflecting on his first four-goal game in the NHL, Connor McDavid says that just hours before faceoff he was texting with a childhood buddy who served up some tips on offence for the reigning Art Ross Trophy winner.
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Leafs' goaltender Andersen participates in full practice after leaving game

Leafs' goaltender Andersen participates in full practice after leaving game

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen was back on the ice for practice Tuesday, one day after being struck in the head and leaving a game against Anaheim.
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Hanzal scores winner in 3rd, Stars edge skidding Rangers 2-1

Hanzal scores winner in 3rd, Stars edge skidding Rangers 2-1

DALLAS — Martin Hanzal was happy to be back and the Dallas Stars were glad to have him on the ice. The veteran centre returned from injured reserve and scored the game-winning goal as the Stars beat the slumping New York Rangers 2-1 on Monday night.
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McDavid's four-goal night leads Edmonton Oilers past Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2

McDavid's four-goal night leads Edmonton Oilers past Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid clearly hasn't given up on winning his second consecutive MVP award. McDavid scored four times and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers knocked off the top team in the NHL, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Monday.
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Josi scores in OT to rally Predators past Islanders, 5-4

Josi scores in OT to rally Predators past Islanders, 5-4

NEW YORK — The Nashville Predators trailed in the third period even though they seemed to have had the better chances. They stuck with it and pulled out another big win to keep rolling along.
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Nylander leads Maple Leafs past Ducks 7-4; Andersen injured in game

Nylander leads Maple Leafs past Ducks 7-4; Andersen injured in game

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs big 7-4 rout of the Anaheim Ducks came at a cost: starting goaltender Frederik Andersen left the game early with an undisclosed injury.
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