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Power Play & Bobrovsky Shine as Blue Jackets Beat Capitals

The Canadian Press | November 9, 2018

WASHINGTON — The Columbus Blue Jackets’ NHL-worst power play scored twice and Sergei Bobrovsky made 33 saves in a 2-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals on Friday night.
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored in his return to the li…

Maple Leafs Thump the Devils 6-1 in Hall of Fame Game

The Canadian Press | November 9, 2018

TORONTO — Six different Maple Leafs scored and Patrick Marleau notched career assist No. 600 to help Toronto defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 on Friday night.
The Leafs dominated from the get-go but broke the game open in the second period, outscoring …

Boston Bruins – Tuukka Rask Granted Leave of Absence

The Canadian Press | November 9, 2018

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins say goaltender Tuukka Rask has been granted a leave of absence from the team for a personal matter.
The team didn’t offer an explanation, but general manager Don Sweeney said shortly after the announcement on Friday it was no…

Canes Hold on to Beat Blackhawks 4-3, Spoil Colliton’s Debut

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2018

CHICAGO — Goals by Andrei Svechnikov, Jaccob Slavin, Phillip Di Giuseppe and Calvin de Haan gave Carolina a four-goal lead early in the second period and the Hurricanes held on for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night that spoile…

Devin Shore – Breaks Tie, Stars Beat Sharks 4-3

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2018

DALLAS — Devin Shore scored his second goal of the game to break a tie, Anton Khudobin tied a season high with 33 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Thursday night.
Dillon Heatherington’s shot from the left point went off a defe…

Canucks Send Boeser Back to Vancouver to Have Groin Injury Examined

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2018

BOSTON — The Canucks have sent forward Brock Boeser back to Vancouver to have a groin injury examined a specialist.
The 21-year-old Boeser joined the Canucks for their six-game road trip but didn’t play in Vancouver’s 3-2 series-opening shootout loss a…

Vasilevskiy, Johnson Key Lightning’s 4-2 Win Over Islanders

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. — Andrei Vasilveksiy made 35 saves, Tyler Johnson broke a tie with 1:26 left, and the Tampa Bay Lighting beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Thursday night.
Vasilevskiy has allowed two or fewer goals in nine of 12 games.
Johnson scored from …

Gostisbehere’s Goal Lifts Flyers Over Coyotes 5-4 in OT

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — Shayne Gostisbehere scored on a one-timer 1:01 into overtime after Dale Weise tied the game with 2:13 left in regulation, and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied past the Arizona Coyotes 5-4 on Thursday night.
Scott Laughton had two goals an…

Luongo Makes 26 Saves as Panthers Beat Oilers 4-1

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2018

SUNRISE, Fla. — Roberto Luongo made 26 saves in his second start since missing nine games with a knee injury to lift the Florida Panthers over the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Thursday night.
Evgenii Dadonov, Nick Bjugstad, Jonathan Huberdeau and Colton Scev…

Horvat, Eriksson each score twice, Canucks top Bruins 8-5

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2018

BOSTON — The Vancouver Canucks keep on showing that they are the surprise of the Western Conference.
Bo Horvat had two goals and two assists and the Canucks extended their winning streak to five games with an 8-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thurs…

Rasmus Ristolainen Overtime Hero | Sabres Beat Canadiens 6-5

The Canadian Press | November 8, 2018

MONTREAL — Rasmus Ristolainen scored in overtime as the visiting Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 on Thursday night.
Vladimir Sobotka and Jeff Skinner, with two each, and Conor Sheary scored in regulation time for the Sabres (8-6-2).
Linu…