The Canadian Press

Canucks Jump on Oilers – 4 Goals on First 6 Shots

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

EDMONTON — Elias Pettersson and Antoine Roussel each had a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Canucks scored four goals on their first six shots and cruised to a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Tyler Motte and Brock Boeser also score…

Blackhawks Beat Wild – Kane Nets Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

CHICAGO — Patrick Kane had a hat trick, Brandon Saad scored twice and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.
Collin Delia made 46 saves, and Jonathan Toews, Erik Gustafsson and Dylan Str…

Blues Beat Sabres – Allen Makes 30 Saves

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

ST. LOUIS — Robert Thomas had a goal and an assist and Jake Allen made 30 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.
Jay Bouwmeester, Pat Maroon and Ryan O’Reilly scored for the Blues.
Jack Eichel scor…

Stars Blank Predators – Khudobin Stops 49

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

NASHVILLE — Anton Khudobin made a career-high 49 saves to lead the Dallas Stars to a 2-0 victory over the slumping Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Tyler Pitlick and Mattias Janmark scored for Dallas, which has won two of three.
Pekka Rinne stopp…

Flames Snap 3-Game Skid With Win Over Jets

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

WINNIPEG — Johnny Gaudreau had a hat trick as the Calgary Flames ended a three-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.
Mark Jankowski had a shorthanded, third-period goal for Calgary, which was 0-2-1 heading into the gam…

Lightning Zap Flyers on Killorn’s OT Winner

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Killorn scored 18 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning, after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period, extended their point streak to 13 games Thursday night with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Steven Stam…

Blue Jackets Beat Rangers in OT for 5th Straight

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

NEW YORK — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored 31 seconds into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New York Rangers 4-3 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
Dubois’ 14th goal came after Columbus tied the game with less than three minute…

Devils Beat Bruins for Blackwood’s 1st Win

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

BOSTON — Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 40 shots for his first NHL victory, Blake Coleman scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Thursday night.
Damon Severson scored 25 seconds into the game and Kyle Palmieri added his team-…

Penguins’ Kessel & Brassard Overpower Red Wings

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Phil Kessel scored two power-play goals and Derick Brassard added two goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Thursday.
Patric Hornqvist scored his 13th of the season as the Penguins won their fourth straight…

Capitals Make It by Hurricanes

The Canadian Press | December 28, 2018

WASHINGTON — T.J. Oshie scored his 11th goal, John Carlson had an empty-netter and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Thursday night.
Chandler Stephenson added his second goal in three games for Washington, which has won three …

Czech Republic Beats Switzerland in Overtime

The Canadian Press | December 26, 2018

VANCOUVER — David Kvasnicka scored 52 seconds into overtime as the Czech Republic beat Switzerland 2-1 on Wednesday in the opening game of the 2019 world junior hockey championship.
Martin Kaut scored at 9:02 of the second for the Czech …

Habs Prospect Nick Suzuki Set to Shine at World Juniors

The Canadian Press | December 26, 2018

VANCOUVER — He has yet to play an NHL game, but Canadian national junior team forward Nick Suzuki already has experienced quite a journey in the pro ranks.
The 19-year-old from London, Ont., was selected 13th overall by the expansion Vegas Golden …