The Canadian Press

Canadiens Extend Canucks Losing Streak

The Canadian Press | November 17, 2018

VANCOUVER — Jonathan Drouin’s late-game power-play goal led the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks Saturday.
Drouin buried the puck with less than three minutes to go, just seconds after Vancouver defenceman Michael Del Zott…

Rangers Top Panthers for 5th Straight Home Win

The Canadian Press | November 17, 2018

NEW YORK — Vladislav Namestnikov scored in the second period, Henrik Lundqvist made 39 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive home win.
Chris Kreider had a goal and two assists for New…

Blue Jackets Bury Hurricanes – Atkinson Nets Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | November 17, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. — Cam Atkinson scored three goals and assisted on another as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 Saturday night for their fifth victory in six games.
Atkinson stretched his goal-scoring streak to four games and …

Senators Beat Penguins – Stone & Duchene Score Twice

The Canadian Press | November 17, 2018

OTTAWA — Mark Stone and Matt Duchene had two goals apiece to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 6-4 win over the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night.
Brady Tkachuk and Cody Ceci also scored for the Senators (9-8-3), who won their second strai…

Sabres Comeback Late to Beat the Wild

The Canadian Press | November 17, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jason Pominville scored with 1:30 remaining and the Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
Rookie defenceman Rasmus Dahlin had his second car…

Red Wings Beat Devils – Larkin Scores OT Winner

The Canadian Press | November 17, 2018

NEWARK, N.J. — Dylan Larkin scored 4:09 into overtime, Jonathan Bernier stopped 38 shots and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday.
Larkin got his eighth goal of the season when he converted a 2-on-1 break with Anthony Mantha…

Tatar Adds Speed & “Punch” to the Habs, Says Julien

The Canadian Press | November 16, 2018

VANCOUVER — Tomas Tatar wasn’t the centrepiece of the blockbuster deal that sent him to the Montreal Canadiens, but he’s carved out a vital role with his new squad.
The Habs were looking to the future when they traded…

Kuemper, Coyotes Hold on for 2-1 Win Over Predators

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Darcy Kuemper had a career high 44 saves and the Arizona Coyotes held off the Western Conference-leading Nashville Predators 2-1 on Thursday night.
Kuemper, starting in place of injured No. 1 goaltender Antti Raanta, kept a shutout go…

Blue Jackets Come From Behind to Rout Panthers

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joonas Korpisalo stopped 38 shots, five Columbus players had a goal and an assist and the Blue Jackets took over in the third period to rout the Florida Panthers 7-3 on Thursday night.
Markus Hannikainen broke a 3-3 tie early in the th…

Batherson Scores in Debut as Senators Stymie Red Wings

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

OTTAWA — Craig Anderson stopped two penalty shots and Drake Batherson scored in his NHL debut as the Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Thursday night.
Cody Ceci also scored for the Senators (7-8-3). Anderson, making his league-lead…

Minnesota Wild Slam Canucks 6-2

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mikko Koivu had a goal and two assists, and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the road-weary Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday night.
Eric Staal had a goal and an assist, and Charlie Coyle, Nino Niederreiter, Matt Dumba and Jason Zucker…

Islanders Outlast Rangers – Beauvillier Gets Hat Trick

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

NEW YORK — Anthony Beauvillier had three goals and an assist, and the New York Islanders held off the Rangers 7-5 on Thursday night to keep up their recent mastery over their cross-town rival.
Leo Komarov had a goal and an assist, and Anders Lee, Brock…