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Maple Leafs wary of travel fatigue following successful Swedish sojourn

Maple Leafs wary of travel fatigue following successful Swedish sojourn

TORONTO — Guy Boucher's team boarded the plane with four points in the bank. The Ottawa Senators and their head coach had just taken both games from the Colorado Avalanche in Stockholm — back-to-back 4-3 victories — to sweep the NHL Global Series.
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'Really good chance' Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy returns on road trip, Cooper says

'Really good chance' Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy returns on road trip, Cooper says

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper says there's “a really good chance” that star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery during a three-game road trip that starts on Friday night.
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NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh impressed by players' engagement

NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh impressed by players' engagement

Marty Walsh has shaken a lot of hands through the years. As a union leader, as the mayor of Boston, and as U.S. President Joe Biden's first labour secretary. Nine months into his new gig, Walsh is doing more of the same.
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Quinn Hughes talks Foote, Gonchar impact after hitting 30 points for Canucks

Quinn Hughes talks Foote, Gonchar impact after hitting 30 points for Canucks

VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes maintains he's not getting carried away by the numbers. He's the first player to crack the 30 point mark in the 2023-24 NHL regular season with eight goals -- tying a career-high -- and 22 assists.
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Nils Hoglander hit with max fine for slew-footing Sharks' Kevin Labanc

Nils Hoglander hit with max fine for slew-footing Sharks' Kevin Labanc

VANCOUVER — The NHL's Department of Player Safety says Canucks forward Nils Hoglander has been fined for slew-footing San Jose's Kevin Labanc during Vancouver's 3-1 win on Monday. Hoglander has been fined US$2,864.
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Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is expected to miss six weeks with an oblique injury

Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is expected to miss six weeks with an oblique injury

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is expected to be out six weeks after suffering an oblique injury in the struggling team's latest loss .
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'This or nothing': Quebec finance minister defends subsidy for NHL pre-season games

'This or nothing': Quebec finance minister defends subsidy for NHL pre-season games

Quebec's finance minister doubled down on his government's decision to spend up to $7 million to bring the Los Angeles Kings to Quebec City for two games next October, telling reporters Tuesday it is key to his effort to burnish the market as a futur
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Habs say forward Harvey-Pinard out 6-8 weeks, defenceman Harris out indefinitely

Habs say forward Harvey-Pinard out 6-8 weeks, defenceman Harris out indefinitely

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be sidelined for six to eight weeks while Jordan Harris will be out indefinitely with lower-body injuries.
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The Washington Capitals are one of the NHL's hottest teams. Their penalty kill is a big reason why

The Washington Capitals are one of the NHL's hottest teams. Their penalty kill is a big reason why

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The vibes around the Washington Capitals are immaculate right now, with the wins finally flowing after a rough start. They're just not coming the way anyone expected.
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Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was released on personal recognizance bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife.
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