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Oilers MVP McDavid on NHL COVID list; Benn, Stars returning

Oilers MVP McDavid on NHL COVID list; Benn, Stars returning

Edmonton captain and reigning league MVP Connor McDavid went on the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list Wednesday, while the Dallas Stars and their captain Jamie Benn prepared to return to the ice after missing six games over 2 1/2 weeks because of virus is
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NHL Notebook: A look at some of the stories to watch in 2022

NHL Notebook: A look at some of the stories to watch in 2022

NHL life in 2021 — like regular life — was dominated by COVID-19. The league manoeuvred, contorted and pivoted to play a 56-game campaign that culminated in July with the Tampa Bay Lightning winning their second consecutive pandemic Stanley Cup.
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Blackhawks get Sam Lafferty from Penguins for Alex Nylander

Blackhawks get Sam Lafferty from Penguins for Alex Nylander

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Sam Lafferty in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for forward Alex Nylander. Lafferty is slated to join the slumping Blackhawks in Arizona.
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Oilers place captain McDavid in COVID-19 protocol ahead of game with Maple Leafs

Oilers place captain McDavid in COVID-19 protocol ahead of game with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — The Oilers announced that captain Connor McDavid, forward Derek Ryan and defenceman Tyson Barrie have entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol hours before Edmonton was scheduled to face the Maple Leafs in Toronto.
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Veteran sports journalist Machabée joins Canadiens as communications VP

Veteran sports journalist Machabée joins Canadiens as communications VP

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday that veteran sports journalist Chantal Machabée is the team's new vice president, communications. Machabée, a native of Laval, Que.
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Terry gets 1st NHL hat trick as Ducks defeat Flyers 4-1

Terry gets 1st NHL hat trick as Ducks defeat Flyers 4-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry added to a breakout season as he scored his first NHL hat trick Tuesday night in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Predators beat Vegas 3-2, move into 1st in Central Division

Predators beat Vegas 3-2, move into 1st in Central Division

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored twice, Juuse Saros made 41 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Tuesday night. Yakov Trenin also scored for Nashville, which extended its current run to 9-1-1.
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Jets beat Coyotes 3-1, extend winning streak to three games

Jets beat Coyotes 3-1, extend winning streak to three games

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets are responding to new coach Dave Lowry. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 shots and the Jets won their third straight game, beating the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Tuesday night.
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Lightning beat Blue Jackets 7-2 to stop 3-game slide

Lightning beat Blue Jackets 7-2 to stop 3-game slide

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ondrej Palat had two goals and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning trounced the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Tuesday night to break a three-game losing streak.
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Cale Makar's OT goal lifts Avalanche past Blackhawks 4-3

Cale Makar's OT goal lifts Avalanche past Blackhawks 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Cale Makar tried to downplay his game-winning goal Tuesday night, calling the sequence “a little bit lucky.” Colorado teammate Erik Johnson offered a much different description. “Yeah, it was sick,” Johnson said.
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