Bjorkstrand Nets a Pair as Blue Jackets Beat Devils 5-1 The Canadian Press | December 21, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice in the first-period, Joonas Korpisalo stopped 21 shots and the Columbus Blue Jackets cruised to a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils…
Huberdeau, Dreidger Lift Panthers to 4-2 Win over Hurricanes The Canadian Press | December 21, 2019 RALEIGH, N.C. — Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist in the third period, Chris Dreidger stopped 42 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 Saturday…
Michael Hutchinson Gets First Win of Season, Maple Leafs Beat Red Wings The Canadian Press | December 21, 2019 TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs finally earned a victory without the services of Frederik Andersen. Michael Hutchinson made 29 saves as Toronto beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Saturday for its fourth…
Third-Period Penalty Kills Help Capitals Beat Lightning The Canadian Press | December 21, 2019 WASHINGTON — Dmitry Orlov scored the go-ahead goal with 6:03 left, Braden Holtby made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals killed off several late power plays to beat the Tampa…
Ovechkin, Pastrnak, MacKinnon, McDavid Are All-Star Captains The Canadian Press | December 21, 2019 NEW YORK — Washington’s Alex Ovechkin, Boston’s David Pastrnak, Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Edmonton’s Connor McDavid were voted NHL All-Star captains. Ovechkin was voted by fans to captain the Metropolitan…
Wheeler Becomes Franchise Scoring Leader, Jets Beat Wild 6-0 The Canadian Press | December 21, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Blake Wheeler had a goal and assist to become the all-time leading scorer in franchise history, Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves for his third shutout of…
Silfverberg, Henrique Lead Ducks past Islanders 6-5 The Canadian Press | December 21, 2019 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Jakob Silfverberg scored in regulation and added the shootout winner in the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 win against the New York Islanders. Adam Henrique had a goal and…
Wild’s Zucker out 4-6 Weeks After Surgery on Broken Leg The Canadian Press | December 20, 2019 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker will miss the next four to six weeks after surgery to repair a broken right leg suffered in a recent game. The Wild announced Friday night that Zucker’s operation by Dr. Fernando Peña in Bloomingt…
Tristan Jarry, Penguins Beat Oilers 5-2 The Canadian Press | December 20, 2019 EDMONTON — Tristan Jarry made 26 saves and Jared McCann scored the eventual winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins emerged with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night. Chad Ruhwedel, Joseph Blandisi, Kris Letang and Brandon Tanev a…
Acciari Records 2nd Straight Hat Trick, Panthers Tops Stars The Canadian Press | December 20, 2019 SUNRISE, Fla. — Noel Acciari completed his second straight hat trick with a penalty shot and added an assist in Florida’s five-goal second period in the Panthers’ 7-4 victory over…
Nylander, Marner Score 2 Goals Apiece, Maple Leafs Beat Rangers The Canadian Press | December 20, 2019 NEW YORK — William Nylander and Mitchell Marner each scored their second goal of the game early in the third period to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New…
Backstrom Scores 900th Point, Capitals rip Devils 6-3 The Canadian Press | December 20, 2019 Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Friday night. Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson each had a goal…
