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Compher, Rantanen score late in 3rd, Avs defeat Stars 3-2

Compher, Rantanen score late in 3rd, Avs defeat Stars 3-2

DENVER — A late rally by Colorado spoiled Jim Montgomery's return to Denver. J.T. Compher and Mikko Rantanen scored 45 seconds apart late in the third period, and the Avalanche rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday night.
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John Moore's late power-play goal lifts Bruins over Canadiens 3-2

John Moore's late power-play goal lifts Bruins over Canadiens 3-2

MONTREAL — A bad penalty by Jonathan Drouin in the game's dying minutes crushed Montreal's comeback hopes.
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Laine scores 5 goals, lifts Winnipeg past St. Louis 8-4

Laine scores 5 goals, lifts Winnipeg past St. Louis 8-4

ST. LOUIS — Patrik Laine never envisioned challenging the NHL's single-game scoring record. Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice did not share in his young winger's modesty.
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Sabres beat Red Wings 3-2 in shootout for 9th straight win

Sabres beat Red Wings 3-2 in shootout for 9th straight win

DETROIT — The Buffalo Sabres continue to find ways to win. Sam Reinhart and Tage Thompson scored in a seven-round shootout to give the Sabres their ninth consecutive victory, 3-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
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Johnsson has first-period hat trick, Sparks makes 35 stops as Leafs thump Flyers

Johnsson has first-period hat trick, Sparks makes 35 stops as Leafs thump Flyers

TORONTO — Andreas Johnsson was down on himself earlier this season for his lack of finish around the opposition net. That wasn't a problem Saturday.
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Guentzel's hat trick leads Penguins past Columbus 4-2

Guentzel's hat trick leads Penguins past Columbus 4-2

Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzel couldn't find the back of the net for several games during the Penguins' recent slump. Now that the Penguins are starting to hit stride, Guentzel is starting to fill the net.
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Gustafsson's goal gives Blackhawks 5-4 OT win over Panthers

Gustafsson's goal gives Blackhawks 5-4 OT win over Panthers

SUNRISE, Fla. — Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Erik Gustafsson thought he played poorly a night earlier and things looked even worse early Saturday. He rebounded to deliver a winning finish.
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Greiss makes 26 saves, Islanders defeat Hurricanes 4-1

Greiss makes 26 saves, Islanders defeat Hurricanes 4-1

NEW YORK — Thomas Greiss didn't face a ton of shots against Carolina on Saturday. When he was tested, he came away with the big saves.
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Connolly scores in 3rd, Capitals beat Rangers 5-3

Connolly scores in 3rd, Capitals beat Rangers 5-3

NEW YORK — Brett Connolly was calling for the puck as he skated up the left side. He quickly put the Washington Capitals ahead when he got a cross-ice pass from John Carlson and helped the Capitals keep their winning streak going.
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Oilers recall forward Jesse Puljujarvi from American Hockey League

Oilers recall forward Jesse Puljujarvi from American Hockey League

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers recalled forward Jesse Puljujarvi from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors on Saturday. Puljujarvi, 20, has played in 11 games with the Oilers this season, scoring one goal.
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