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NHL's potential UFA class could make for another exciting July 1

NHL's potential UFA class could make for another exciting July 1

Mark Stone made it clear he wants to stay in the nation's capital. Now it's up to the Ottawa Senators and the winger's agent to get it done. And they aren't alone in a league where a number of big names could hit unrestricted free agency this summer.
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Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price ready to return from lower-body injury

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price ready to return from lower-body injury

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens star goaltender Carey Price is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday night against the visiting Vancouver Canucks.
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Canucks deal Nilsson and Archibald to Senators for McKenna, Pyatt, draft pick

Canucks deal Nilsson and Archibald to Senators for McKenna, Pyatt, draft pick

OTTAWA — The Vancouver Canucks traded goalie Anders Nilsson and minor-league winger Darren Archibald the Ottawa Senators for netminder Mike McKenna, forward Tom Pyatt and a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NHL draft on Wednesday.
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Kucherov, Gaudreau, McDavid named NHL's 3 stars; Pettersson get top rookie nod

Kucherov, Gaudreau, McDavid named NHL's 3 stars; Pettersson get top rookie nod

NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Lightning sniper Nikita Kucherov, Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid have been named the NHL's three stars of the month for December, the league announced Wednesday.
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Call it a comeback: No lead safe as late rallies on the rise

Call it a comeback: No lead safe as late rallies on the rise

DENVER — Don't be fooled: That third-period lead isn't so safe. Not this season, anyway. There's been quite a comeback for the comeback. The NHL has seen 110 third-period comeback wins spanning 611 games through New Year's Eve.
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Pirri, Fleury lead Golden Knights to 2-0 win over Kings

Pirri, Fleury lead Golden Knights to 2-0 win over Kings

LAS VEGAS — During his two-game stint with the Vegas Golden Knights last year, Brandon Pirri recognized the key to the team's success in its inaugural season was each player sticking to his role.
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Arvidsson, Saros lead Predators past slumping Flyers 4-0

Arvidsson, Saros lead Predators past slumping Flyers 4-0

NASHVILLE — Viktor Arvidsson's thumb and Juuse Saros' goalkeeping appear to be just fine for the Nashville Predators. Arvidsson scored twice, Saros made 32 saves and the Predators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 Tuesday.
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Bruins beat Blackhawks 4-2 in Winter Classic at Notre Dame

Bruins beat Blackhawks 4-2 in Winter Classic at Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist, Tuukka Rask made 36 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Tuesday in the Winter Classic at Notre Dame.
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Bettman says he hasn't talked to Stars about Lites' comments

Bettman says he hasn't talked to Stars about Lites' comments

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said he hasn't reached out to the Dallas Stars about CEO Jim Lites' expletive-laced criticism of high-priced forwards Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin.
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Pastrnak, Bruins beat Blackhawks 4-2 in Winter Classic

Pastrnak, Bruins beat Blackhawks 4-2 in Winter Classic

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — David Pastrnak delivered once again. Patrice Bergeron showed off his all-around game, and Tuukka Rask made a couple of big stops. Oh, and those suits, too. It was stylish start to the new year for the Boston Bruins.
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