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Point Scores 3 Goals in 1:31 – Lightning Beat Penguins

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Brayden Point scored three straight power-play goals in 1:31 — the sixth-fastest three goals in NHL history — and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night.
Billy Mosienko holds the record, scoring three ti…

Devils Blank Flyers – Kinkaid Gets Shutout

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — Keith Kinkaid made 29 saves, Kyle Palmieri scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Thursday night.
Joey Anderson also scored and Blake Coleman added an empty-netter for the Devils, who won consecutive games f…

Predators Injuries: Arvidsson out up to 8 Weeks & Subban on IR

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Nashville Predators say forward Viktor Arvidsson will miss between up to eight weeks with a broken thumb, and they’ve also placed defenceman P.K. Subban on injured reserve.
The Predators announced the injury update on both Thursda…

Winnipeg Goalie Most Recent NHLer for a Night

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

Gavin McHale joined one of the most unique groups in sports on Wednesday night.
The Winnipeg personal trainer and goaltending coach for the University of Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team got the call to be an emergency goalie for the Washington Capi…

Final Shot for Some in the Canadian Hockey League to Extend Career

The Canadian Press | November 15, 2018

Time is working against the top three scorers in the Ontario Hockey League.
North Bay Battalion forward Justin Brazeau, Owen Sound Attack forward Kevin Hancock and Ottawa 67’s forward Tye Felhaber sit 1-2-3, respectively, in the OHL…

Jets Beat Capitals 3-1; University of Manitoba Coach is Backup Goalie

The Canadian Press | November 14, 2018

WINNIPEG — Defenceman Ben Chiarot scored with 7:09 left in the third period to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
Chiarot’s shot beat Pheonix Copley on the glove side and may have ticked off a Washington …

Penguins Extend GM Jim Rutherford’s Contract

The Canadian Press | November 14, 2018

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed general manager Jim Rutherford to a three-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season.
Rutherford managed the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017, becoming the only…

Thornton’s 400th Goal Lifts Sharks Past Predators 5-4

The Canadian Press | November 14, 2018

SAN JOSE, Calif. — On a night when he reached an impressive personal milestone, Joe Thornton wasn’t taking stock of his career accomplishments.
The veteran San Jose Sharks centre even bristled when asked about it.
“I’m just trying to improve my game, t…

Nashville Predators May Have NHL’s Best Goalie Combo On, Off Ice

The Canadian Press | November 14, 2018

NASHVILLE — Pekka Rinne is off to an even better start than last season when he finally won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goalie, and backup Juuse Saros ranks among the league’s top 10 for victories.
With both goalies now signed to contract exten…

NHL Recaps: Suspension Over, Wilson Helps Caps Past Wild

The Canadian Press | November 13, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Tom Wilson returned early from his player-safety suspension and scored a first-period goal, helping the Washington Capitals cool off Minnesota with a 5-2 victory on Tuesday night for the Wild’s first regulation loss at home.
Dmitry Or…

Mike Green Leads Red Wings to 6-1 Win Over Coyotes

The Canadian Press | November 13, 2018

DETROIT — Defenceman Mike Green had a goal and two assists and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.
Andreas Athanasiou added a goal and an assist for the third s…

Sabres’ Top Lightning – Hutton Stops 30

The Canadian Press | November 13, 2018

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Carter Hutton stopped 30 shots and the Buffalo Sabres won their third straight game by beating the Eastern Conference-leading Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Jeff Skinner scored his team-leading 13th goal and Kyle Okposo also …