The Canadian Press

Sharks Bite Oilers – Karlsson Tallies 4 Points

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

EDMONTON — Erik Karlsson had a goal and three assists and Logan Couture and Melker Karlsson each scored twice as the San Jose Sharks beat the slumping Edmonton Oilers 7-4 on Saturday.
Joonas Donskoi and Tomas Hertl also scored for the Sharks (21-1…

Golden Knights End Kings’ 4-Game Streak

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Malcolm Subban stopped 30 shots to help the Vegas Golden Knights beat Los Angeles 4-1 Saturday, ending the Kings’ four-game winning streak.
William Carrier, Alex Tuch, William Karlsson and Paul Stastny each scored as the Golden Knights im…

Wild Snap Skid With Win Over Jets

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

WINNIPEG — Devan Dubnyk made 26 saves as the Minnesota Wild ended a season-high five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.
Defenceman Matt Bartkowski scored in his debut with the Wild (18-16-3). Charlie Coyle netted …

Devils Beat Hurricanes on Blackwood’s 1st Shutout

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

NEWARK, N.J. — Rookie goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 37 shots for his first shutout and Pavel Zacha scored short-handed as the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Saturday.
It was the second straight victory for Blackwood, giving …

Glass Is Shining for Team Canada

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

VANCOUVER — Cody Glass has a specific role on Canada’s junior hockey team — and it’s one he embraces.
“I know I’m a play maker,” said the 19-year-old centre, who’s playing on a line with Maxime Comtois and Owen Tippett at this year’s wor…

Canadiens Cover Panthers – Tatar Scores Twice

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

SUNRISE, Fla. — Tomas Tatar scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Friday night.
Jonathan Drouin had a goal and an assist, and Nicolas Deslauriers and Artturi Lehkonen …

Maple Leafs Beat Blue Jackets – Tavares Tallies Two

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Tavares scored two goals, Garret Sparks had 27 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Friday night.
Mitch Marner had a goal and assisted on both Tavares’ tallies, and Frederik Gauthier also scored …

Islanders Rally to Top Senators – Barzal Nets 2

The Canadian Press | December 29, 2018

NEW YORK — Mathew Barzal had two goals and an assist to help the New York Islanders rally for a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.
Josh Bailey had a goal and an assist, and Anders Lee, Johnny Boychuk and Casey Cizikas also scored for New…

Coach Hunter: Team Canada’s Special Teams Still Work in Progress

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

VANCOUVER — Team Canada coach Tim Hunter says his team will have to improve their penalty kill and power play if they’re going to continue winning at the world junior championship.
The Canadians remained undefeated after two games with 3-2&nb…

2019 NHL Storylines: CBA, Free Agents, Canada’s Cup Curse & More

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

TORONTO — A group of stars primed to hit free agency, the potential first volleys in another round of labour unrest and the possibility of Canada’s first Stanley Cup winner since 1993 are among the NHL storylines to look for in 2019…

Kings Crown Coyotes for 4th Straight Win

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Dustin Brown scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-1 on Thursday night.
Jake Muzzin also scored for the last-place Kings, who have won a season-high four consecutive games….

Golden Knights Cover Avalanche on Pirri’s Game Winner

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

LAS VEGAS — Brandon Pirri scored his fourth goal of the season midway through the third period, sending the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.
Pirri, recalled from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves earlier in th…