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Kyle Connor's hat trick lifts Jets over Avs 7-4

DENVER - Kyle Connor put his team in a tough spot with an unfortunate penalty. The young forward redeemed himself soon after to lift the struggling Winnipeg Jets. Connor had three goals for his second...

Jan 02, 2020

William Nylander scores twice to power Maple Leafs past Jets 6-3

WINNIPEG - William Nylander scored twice and had an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their point streak to nine games with a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Kasperi Kapanen h...

Jan 02, 2020

Heat clamp down on defence, top Raptors 84-76

MIAMI - Bam Adebayo had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and the Miami Heat put together their best defensive performance of the season in an 84-76 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Tyler ...

Jan 02, 2020

Evgenii Dadonov's two power-play goals lead Panthers past Senators 6-3

OTTAWA - Frank Vatrano scored the eventual winner as part of a four-goal second period and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 on Thursday. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second power-play g...

Jan 02, 2020

Haula helps Hurricanes earn 3-1 win over Montreal

RALEIGH, N.C. - Erik Haula is returning to his early season form after returning from an injury. Haula had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Tuesday ni...

Jan 02, 2020

Andrei Vasilevskiy's 38-save performance lifts Lightning over Canadiens 2-1

MONTREAL - Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 38 shots in a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens of Thursday night for Tampa Bay's fifth straight victory. Anthony Cirelli and Nikita K...

Jan 02, 2020

Eichel's penalty-shot goal seals Sabres 3-2 win over Oilers

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Jack Eichel scored on a penalty shot 1:09 into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Eichel was awar...

Jan 02, 2020

Matthews, Nylander lead Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. - For the first time in four games, the Toronto Maple Leafs didn't have to play catch-up. Auston Matthews and William Nylander each had a goal and an assist and Toronto beat Minnesota ...

Jan 02, 2020

Assistant coach Marc Crawford returns to Blackhawks after 30-day suspension

VANCOUVER - Assistant coach Marc Crawford says he gained some perspective after a month away from the Chicago Blackhawks. Crawford was at the Blackhawks morning skate on Thursday ahead of the game bet...

Jan 02, 2020

Ottawa acquires defenceman Reilly in rare trade between Senators and Canadiens

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Mike Reilly from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Andrew Sturtz and the Senators' fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. The 26-yea...

Jan 02, 2020