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Kopitar scores 2, Quick stops 23 shots, Kings beat Wings 4-1

Kopitar scores 2, Quick stops 23 shots, Kings beat Wings 4-1

DETROIT — Jonathan Quick made some spectacular saves to keep the Los Angeles Kings within a goal and they took advantage of the opportunity to come back and win.
Slumping Senators carry six-game losing skid into lengthy road trip

Slumping Senators carry six-game losing skid into lengthy road trip

OTTAWA — If the Ottawa Senators are going to find a quick remedy for their sagging fortunes, it will have to come on the road.
Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli says there's 'no easy answer' to fixing woes

Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli says there's 'no easy answer' to fixing woes

EDMONTON — The 2017-18 NHL season has felt like "death by a thousand cuts" for Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli. And there is no magic pill to cure the team's troubles, he said Tuesday.
Penguins goalie Matt Murray placed on injured reserve

Penguins goalie Matt Murray placed on injured reserve

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to try to shake out of their early season funk without goaltender Matt Murray. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions placed Murray on injured reserve Tuesday with a lower-body injury.
NHL docks Blackhawks' Kane, Wild's Dumba $5K for penalties

NHL docks Blackhawks' Kane, Wild's Dumba $5K for penalties

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane $5,000 for slashing and Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct. The punishments were issued by the league's player safety department on Tuesday.
Wheeler gets two points in 500th game with Jets as Winnipeg tops Wild 7-2

Wheeler gets two points in 500th game with Jets as Winnipeg tops Wild 7-2

WINNIPEG — Captain Blake Wheeler celebrated a rare milestone with style on Monday. Playing his 500th game for the Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers franchise, Wheeler scored once and added a pair of assists in a 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Carey Price makes 37 saves in Canadiens' 3-1 win over Blue Jackets

Carey Price makes 37 saves in Canadiens' 3-1 win over Blue Jackets

MONTREAL — Brendan Gallagher thinks a two-goal cushion probably feels insurmountable for the opposing team when Carey Price is at the top of his game.
Crosby's OT winner lifts Penguins past Flyers; Murray hurt

Crosby's OT winner lifts Penguins past Flyers; Murray hurt

PITTSBURGH — Their young franchise goaltender was in the trainer's room dealing with a lower-body injury and their struggling cross-state rivals were up two goals.
NHL Capsules

NHL Capsules

PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby redirected Jake Guentzel's shot past Philadelphia's Bryan Elliott 1:48 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Flyers on Monday night.
DeBrincat helps Blackhawks pound Ducks 7-3

DeBrincat helps Blackhawks pound Ducks 7-3

CHICAGO — Alex DeBrincat had three goals and an assist, Patrick Sharp stopped a 16-game scoring drought and the surging Chicago Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-3 on Monday night.