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Stars' Wedgewood wins matchup of backup goalies in 4-1 victory over Kings

Stars' Wedgewood wins matchup of backup goalies in 4-1 victory over Kings

DALLAS (AP) — Scott Wedgewood made 27 saves to win a matchup of backup goaltenders and defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and an assist to help lead the Dallas Stars past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Saturday night.
Jake Guentzel scores shootout winner, Hurricanes top Maple Leafs 5-4

Jake Guentzel scores shootout winner, Hurricanes top Maple Leafs 5-4

TORONTO — Jake Guentzel wasn't in an enviable position — especially when still trying to make a good impression with his new teammates.
Backlund reaches career milestone in 5-2 win over Canadiens minus coach St. Louis

Backlund reaches career milestone in 5-2 win over Canadiens minus coach St. Louis

Calgary Flames' captain Mikael Backlund scored twice to reach a career milestone in a 5-2 win over the visiting Montreal Canadiens who were without head coach Martin St. Louis on Saturday.
Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

CALGARY — A challenging season for the Montreal Canadiens became even harder Saturday when the team announced head coach Martin St. Louis was on leave. The NHL club announced just over an hour before a road game against the Flames in Calgary that St.
Charlie Coyle scores twice as Bruins hold off Flyers 6-5 to move into top spot in NHL

Charlie Coyle scores twice as Bruins hold off Flyers 6-5 to move into top spot in NHL

BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle scored the tying and go-ahead goals, John Beecher and Jake DeBrusk added insurance scores 19 seconds apart early in the third period, and the Boston Bruins held off the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 on Saturday night in a wild t
Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis is taking an indefinite leave for family reasons. Assistant coach Trevor Letowski will run the team while St. Louis is away, the Canadiens said Saturday.
Nylander scores twice, Tarasov stops 39 shots and Blue Jackets top Sharks 4-2

Nylander scores twice, Tarasov stops 39 shots and Blue Jackets top Sharks 4-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Nylander scored twice and added an assist, Daniil Tarasov stopped 39 shots, and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
Steven Stamkos scores 2, Vasilevskiy has 47 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-3

Steven Stamkos scores 2, Vasilevskiy has 47 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-3

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored two goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 47 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Saturday night.
Dallas Stars unveil statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano

Dallas Stars unveil statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars unveiled a statue of Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano during Saturday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Kings. Modano is the franchise leader in goals, assists and games played.
Vejmelka stops 37 shots, Coyotes keep Devils on skids with 4-1 win

Vejmelka stops 37 shots, Coyotes keep Devils on skids with 4-1 win

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Karel Vejmelka stopped 37 shots and the Arizona Coyotes rode a three-goal first period to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. J.J. Moser, Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley and Clayton Keller scored for the Coyotes.