The Canadian Press

MacKinnon Scores 32nd Goal; Avalanche Beat Wild 3-2

The Canadian Press | February 9, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Nathan MacKinnon scored his 32nd goal of the season, Pavel Francouz made 34 saves and the Colorado Avalanche ended their road trip with four wins in…

Andrew Copp Scores Go-Ahead Goal, Jets Come Back to Beat Blackhawks

The Canadian Press | February 9, 2020

WINNIPEG — Andrew Copp scored the go-ahead goal as part of a four-goal third period, and the Winnipeg Jets came from behind to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Sunday.…

Miller Stops 31 Shots; Ducks Hang on to Beat Sabres 3-2

The Canadian Press | February 9, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ryan Miller stopped 31 shots, including all 15 he faced in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Buffalo Sabres for a 3-2 win…

NHL-Worst Red Wings Beat League-Best Bruins 3-1 for 2nd Time

The Canadian Press | February 9, 2020

DETROIT — Andreas Athanasiou snapped a tie midway through the third period and scored an empty-net goal in the final minute, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 win…

Carolina Tops Vegas in Shootout, Spoils DeBoer’s Home Debut

The Canadian Press | February 9, 2020

LAS VEGAS — Andrei Svechnikov and Justin Williams scored in the shootout, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.
The loss spoiled the home debut of Vegas coach Peter DeBoer, who was hired Jan. …

Dube Records Career-High Three Points in Flames’ 6-2 Victory Over Canucks

The Canadian Press | February 9, 2020

VANCOUVER — Dillon Dube had a career-high three-point night with a goal and two assists as the Calgary Flames defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 Saturday might.
Milan Lucic and Derek Ryan each had a goal and assist for the Flames (28-22-6) who snapped …

Draisaitl Scores Twice as Oilers Come From Behind to Beat Predators 3-2

The Canadian Press | February 8, 2020

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Alex Chiasson also scored…

Hintz Scores 2, Dallas Beats St. Louis 3-2 in Overtime

The Canadian Press | February 8, 2020

ST. LOUIS — Roope Hintz scored the game-winner at 2:19 of overtime and finished with two goals, leading the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.
Hintz flipped in a wrist shot from the right faceoff circle for the wi…

Crosby Leads Penguins Over Panthers 3-2

The Canadian Press | February 8, 2020

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sidney Crosby scored his 10th goal in the second period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Florida Panthers for a 3-2 win Saturday night. Kris Letang…

Kovalchuk Scores OT Winner as Canadiens Rally to Beat Maple Leafs 2-1

The Canadian Press | February 8, 2020

MONTREAL — Ilya Kovalchuk scored in overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Marco Scandella scored late in the…

Vasilevskiy Stops 15 Shots, Lightning Beat Islanders 3-1

The Canadian Press | February 8, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos and Carter Verhaeghe scored and the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the New…

MacKinnon Scores Winner, Avalanche Edge Blue Jackets 2-1

The Canadian Press | February 8, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nathan MacKinnon scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:34 left, Philipp Grubauer had 31 saves and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Saturday night.
Nazem Kadri scored earlier in the third to tie the game, and Ma…