The Canadian Press

Lightning Survive Kings for 9th Straight Win

The Canadian Press | February 26, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman scored in the shootout and the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 for their ninth straight victory Monday night, matching the longest winning streak in franchis…

Devils Sweep Canadiens – Bastian & Gabriel Score

The Canadian Press | February 26, 2019

NEWARK, N.J. — Nathan Bastian scored his first NHL goal, Kurtis Gabriel got his second and the last-place New Jersey Devils continued to be a thorn in Montreal’s playoff hopes, beating the Canadiens 2-1 on Monday night.
Recently acquired defenceman Con…

Maple Leafs Down Sabres – Ennis Nets Winner

The Canadian Press | February 26, 2019

TORONTO — John Tavares, Auston Matthews and Frederik Gauthier scored three quick goals in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs held off the Buffalo Sabres for a 5-3 win on Monday night.
Tyler Ennis had the eventual winner in Toronto’s (38-20-4…

Coyotes Beat Jets on Shane Doan Night

The Canadian Press | February 25, 2019

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Lawson Crouse scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Sunday night after retiring the No. 19 jersey of former captain Shane Doan.
Brad Richardson, Clayton Keller and Josh Arc…

Flames Burn Senators on Czarnik’s Late Tally

The Canadian Press | February 25, 2019

OTTAWA — Matthew Tkachuk’s Calgary Flames defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-1 Sunday night, but it was younger brother Brady Tkachuk who earned family bragging rights.
In the inaugural meeting between the two brothers at the NHL level, it was Brady who sc…

Wild Overcome Blues on Donato’s Goal in OT

The Canadian Press | February 25, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ryan Donato scored with 2:31 left in overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild past the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Sunday night for their third straight victory.
Donato, who has four points in three games since being acquired by the Wild in a t…

Sharks Clip Red Wings – Pavelski Gets Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | February 25, 2019

DETROIT — Joe Pavelski got his fifth career hat trick, including scoring twice in less than a minute late in the second period, to give the San Jose Sharks a 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
Defenceman Brent Burns had a goal and assist and…

Stars Beat Blackhawks – Zuccarello Injured

The Canadian Press | February 25, 2019

CHICAGO — Jason Spezza broke a tie on a 5-on-3 power play midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars rebounded to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead Sunday.
Spezza took Alexander Radulov’s pinpoint feed across the…

Capitals Survive Rangers – Kuznetsov Gets OT Winner

The Canadian Press | February 25, 2019

WASHINGTON — Evgeny Kuznetsov scored at 4:20 of overtime, just beating teammate Alex Ovechkin’s stick to the puck, and the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 6-5 on Sunday in their return from their longest road trip this season.
Rangers…

Coyotes to Retire Doan’s No. 19 Sweater

The Canadian Press | February 24, 2019

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shane Doan holds numerous franchise records, was the epitome of what a captain should be and led the Arizona Coyotes on their deepest playoff run.
Those accomplishments only tell part of the story of how he became one of the most reve…

Oilers Squeak by Ducks – Gagner Gets Game Winner

The Canadian Press | February 24, 2019

EDMONTON — Sam Gagner scored the game winner as the Edmonton Oilers held on for a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, despite having captain Connor McDavid on the shelf serving a suspension.
Josh Currie also scored for the Oilers (26-29-6),…

Islanders & Lehner Shutout Canucks

The Canadian Press | February 24, 2019

VANCOUVER — Goalie Robin Lehner stymied a hungry Vancouver Canucks offence on Saturday, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 victory.
Lehner stopped all 36 of Vancouver’s shots to earn his fourth shutout of the season.
Jacob Markstrom put …