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November 27, 2021

Ovechkin's hat trick gives Capitals a 4-3 win over Panthers

Alex Ovechkin scored two of his three goals over 56 seconds in the second period and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida ...

November 26, 2021

Panthers sign forward Ryan Lomberg to 2-year extension

The Florida Panthers have signed forward Ryan Lomberg to a two-year, $1.6 million extension through the 2023-24 season.

November 25, 2021

Wild arrive late due to traffic, beat Devils 3-2 in shootout

The Minnesota Wild didn’t let a traffic jam slow them down against the New Jersey Devils. Kevin Fiala scored the lone goal ...

November 25, 2021

Tavares, Engvall lead rolling Maple Leafs' 6-2 rout of Kings

John Tavares and Pierre Engvall had a goal and an assist apiece while Toronto scored four consecutive times in the second ...

November 25, 2021

Meier's goal, 2 assists lead Sharks past Senators 6-3

Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal with 8:42 remaining and added two assists as the San Jose Sharks handed the Ottawa ...

November 25, 2021

Draisaitl, McDavid 4 points each as Oilers beat Coyotes 5-3

Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had two goals and two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers past the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 ...

November 25, 2021

Kadri extends point streak, Avs top Ducks 5-2 for 6th in row

Nazem Kadri kept up his scoring tear with a goal and an assist to lift the Colorado Avalanche over the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on ...

November 25, 2021

Stephenson, Stone lift Golden Knights over Preds 5-2

Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone each had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Nashville Predators ...

November 25, 2021

Erne snaps tie, Red Wings beat Blues 4-2 to stop 4-game skid

Adam Erne scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, Alex Nedeljkovic made 35 saves and the Detroit Red Wings ...

November 25, 2021

Bruins score 4 goals in 1st period, beat Sabres 5-1

Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak and Charlie Coyle each had a goal and an assist to lead the Boston Bruins over the Buffalo ...

November 25, 2021

Merzlikins stops 36 shots, Blue Jackets blank Jets 3-0

Elvis Merzlikins made 36 saves for his seventh career shutout and the Columbus Blue Jackets blanked Winnipeg 3-0 on Wednesday ...

November 24, 2021

Big injuries and absences disrupt NHL Thanksgiving benchmark

Bruce Boudreau does not believe in the NHL's Thanksgiving rule. Which teams occupied playoff spots on the annual U.S.

November 24, 2021

Tkachuk lifts Flames over Blackhawks 5-2 for 4th straight

Matthew Tkachuk broke a tie on a fortunate bounce with 5:35 left and the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on ...

November 23, 2021

Newhook scores tiebreaker late, Avalanche beat Senators 7-5

Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal with 1:33 left, sending the Colorado Avalanche past the Ottawa Senators 7-5 on Monday ...

November 23, 2021

Trenin snaps tie in 3rd period, Predators top Ducks 3-2

Yakov Trenin scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had an assist, Ryan Johansen added a goal and an assist, and ...

November 23, 2021

Roslovic, Domi lead Blue Jackets to 7-4 win over Sabres

Jack Roslovic had two goals and an assist to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 on Monday night.

November 21, 2021

Ovechkin, Sheary score 2 each as Caps blank Sharks 4-0

Alex Ovechkin and Conor Sheary each scored two goals to lead the Washington Capitals over the San Jose Sharks 4-0 on Saturday ...

November 21, 2021

Vegas erases 2-goal deficit to top Blue Jackets 3-2

Mattias Janmark broke a tie in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on ...

November 21, 2021

Goals by McDavid, Draisaitl lead Oilers past Blackhawks 5-2

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on ...

November 21, 2021

Hintz scores 2 short-handed goals, Stars beat Blues 4-1

Roope Hintz scored two almost identical short-handed goals, the first for Dallas this season, and the Stars defeated the St.