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PITTSBURGH — Alex Pietrangelo beat Matt Murray 1:15 into overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.
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Simmonds scores hat trick in Flyers' 5-3 win over Sharks

Simmonds scores hat trick in Flyers' 5-3 win over Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. — With a couple of key deflections, Wayne Simmonds helped answer any questions that came up in the preseason about the potency of Philadelphia's power play.
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Reigning MVP Connor McDavid scores hat trick to power Oilers past Flames

Reigning MVP Connor McDavid scores hat trick to power Oilers past Flames

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid looks more than ready to pick up where he left off last season. McDavid had a hat trick as the Oilers defeated the rival Calgary Flames 3-0 on Wednesday night in Edmonton's home opener.
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Pietrangelo gives Blues 5-4 overtime victory over Penguins

Pietrangelo gives Blues 5-4 overtime victory over Penguins

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins insist they're well aware of the bumpy road ahead as the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions chase history. Just in case, they needed a reminder, Alex Pietrangelo and the St. Louis Blues provided one.
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Marleau impresses in Maple Leafs debut, leads Toronto in 7-2 rout of Jets

Marleau impresses in Maple Leafs debut, leads Toronto in 7-2 rout of Jets

WINNIPEG — Patrick Marleau's birth certificate may say he's 38 years old, but Toronto's veteran free agent was feeling young and energized on Wednesday.
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Ducks ink D Josh Manson to 4-year contract extension

Ducks ink D Josh Manson to 4-year contract extension

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks signed Josh Manson to a four-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season on Wednesday, locking up another young defenceman on their talent-rich blue line with a long-term deal.
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Jagr signs with Calgary Flames, says he wanted NHL swan song to be in Canada

Jagr signs with Calgary Flames, says he wanted NHL swan song to be in Canada

CALGARY — Jaromir Jagr asked for a little patience in what he's sure will be his last NHL season, but his first in a Canadian market. The 45-year-old Czech winger donned a Calgary Flames jersey Wednesday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Eichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winners

Eichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winners

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel joined his Buffalo Sabres teammates in forming a circle around centre ice to begin a pre-practice stretching routine Wednesday, when he suddenly felt Jason Pominville give him a nudge.
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Golden Knights trying to boost community after shooting

Golden Knights trying to boost community after shooting

LAS VEGAS — The NHL's fledgling Golden Knights understand Las Vegas is in need of inspiration and hope after last weekend's deadly shooting and they're trying to provide some.
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Bickell signs 1-day contract to retire with Blackhawks

Bickell signs 1-day contract to retire with Blackhawks

CHICAGO — Bryan Bickell pulled a Chicago Blackhawks jersey down over his broad shoulders once again. He smiled as he posed for pictures with his wife, two daughters and parents. It was exactly what he wanted for the last day of his NHL career.
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