National Hockey

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CALGARY — The company that owns the NHL's Calgary Flames says it is backing out of the multimillion-dollar Event Centre arena complex project, citing unforeseen costs.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored the tiebreaking goal on a third-period power play and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Tuesday night in the final NHL game before an extended holiday break.

Connor Hellebuyck isn't a fan of the NHL's latest move to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The Washington Capitals-Philadelphia Flyers game scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed, the 50th NHL game delayed this season for coronavirus-related reasons. The league said COVID-19 issues with the Capitals prompted the postponement.

The NHL is pulling out of the Beijing Olympics. The joint decision by the league and NHL Players' Association comes amid COVID-19 concerns that have seen an explosion of cases and 45 games postponed since Dec.

DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski and Esa Lindell scored on the first two Dallas shots on goal, and the Stars never trailed in defeating the Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Monday night. Pavelski put in a backhand 1:31 into the game.

The Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators are now part of a growing list of teams sidelined by COVID-19. South of the border, the Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves in the same boat.

NEW YORK — Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, St. Louis Blues sniper Vladimir Tarasenko and Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

The Columbus Blue Jackets' game at the Buffalo Sabres scheduled for Monday night has been postponed, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.