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Matthews scores in OT, Maple Leafs grind out 2-1 victory over Flames

Matthews scores in OT, Maple Leafs grind out 2-1 victory over Flames

TORONTO — Auston Matthews knew his stick was damaged as he moved in alone on an overtime breakaway Friday. The Maple Leafs sniper fired into the pads of Flames backup goalie Dan Vladar before promptly heading to the bench to reload.
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Ovechkin gets 742nd career goal, Capitals beat Blue Jackets

Ovechkin gets 742nd career goal, Capitals beat Blue Jackets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin got his 742nd career goal, Conor Sheary scored with 1:22 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Friday night. Garnet Hathaway scored twice to help Washington get its third straight win.
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Cozens scores 2, Sabres snap skid with 3-2 win over Oilers

Cozens scores 2, Sabres snap skid with 3-2 win over Oilers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres coach Don Granato recalled how young center Dylan Cozens didn’t flinch upon being informed he and his line would be matched up against two-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid.
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Flyers rally in 3rd period to beat Hurricanes 2-1

Flyers rally in 3rd period to beat Hurricanes 2-1

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Zack MacEwen scored with 9:40 remaining and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Friday night.
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Ovechkin scores 742nd in Capitals' 4-3 win over Blue Jackets

Ovechkin scores 742nd in Capitals' 4-3 win over Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Ovechkin got his 742nd career goal, Conor Sheary scored with 1:22 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Friday night. Garnet Hathaway scored twice to help Washington get its third straight win.
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Better Late Than Never: Wait almost over for Hockey Hall of Fame's pandemic class

Better Late Than Never: Wait almost over for Hockey Hall of Fame's pandemic class

TORONTO — Kevin Lowe waited 19 years for the call. Doug Wilson's phone sat silent longer still — 24 consecutive springs of eligibility before it finally rang.
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Canucks defenseman Tucker Poolman suspended for 2 games

Canucks defenseman Tucker Poolman suspended for 2 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tucker Poolman was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Friday for high-sticking Colorado Avalanche forward Kiefer Sherwood.
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NHL suspends Canucks' Poolman for two games for high sticking Avs' Sherwood

NHL suspends Canucks' Poolman for two games for high sticking Avs' Sherwood

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tucker Poolman for two games for high-sticking Colorado Avalanche forward Kiefer Sherwood.
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Seattle hosts Minnesota after McCann's 2-goal game

Seattle hosts Minnesota after McCann's 2-goal game

Minnesota Wild (9-4-0, third in the Central) vs. Seattle Kraken (4-9-1, sixth in the Pacific) Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kraken -105, Wild -115; over/under is 5.
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Ottawa takes on Pittsburgh on 6-game skid

Ottawa takes on Pittsburgh on 6-game skid

Pittsburgh Penguins (5-3-4, seventh in the Metropolitan) vs. Ottawa Senators (3-9-1, eighth in the Atlantic) Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m.
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