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Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks

Dec. 21, 2024 00:51 AM EST

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Nathan MacKinnon had an empty-net goal and two assists, Valeri...

Matt Murray makes 25 saves for 1st NHL win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3

Dec. 20, 2024 23:51 PM EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pregame warmups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in nearly 21 months. The 30-year-old, two-time Stanley Cup-winner felt an even bigger wave...

Shesterkin dazzles with 41 saves as Rangers beat Stars 3-1 to end three-game losing streak

Dec. 20, 2024 23:24 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots, including 23 on seven successful penalty kills, and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak. The Rangers also scored on their penalty kill, Reilly Smith’s...

Guenther nets pair of goals, Utah beats Minnesota 2-1 for season-high 4th straight win

Dec. 20, 2024 23:04 PM EST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dylan Guenther scored his second goal of the game midway through the third period and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 Friday night. Guenther beat Marc-Andre Fleury five seconds into a power play for the go-ahead goal. Karel...

Charlie Lindgren shines with a windmill save as the Capitals beat the Hurricanes 3-1

Dec. 20, 2024 22:14 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored in the final minute of a period, Charlie Lindgren made 23 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Friday night to end their losing streak at two. Lindgren was at his best in the second...

Murray stops 25 shots in first start in 21 months, Maple Leafs hand Sabres 12th straight loss, 6-3

Dec. 20, 2024 22:04 PM EST

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Murray made 25 saves in his first NHL start in nearly 21 months, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Buffalo 6-3 to extend the Sabres' skid to 0-9-3 on Friday night. Third-liners Max Domi, Bobby McMann and Nicholas Robertson had a goal and assist each, and...

Patrik Laine's power-play goal lifts Canadiens past Red Wings 4-3

Dec. 20, 2024 22:02 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Patrik Laine scored a power-play goal with 7:58 remaining to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Friday night. Laine's shot from the left side broke defenseman Moritz Seider's stick and got past goaltender Cam Talbot's glove. ...

Barkov scores power-play goal late in OT, Panthers beat Blues 2-1

Dec. 20, 2024 21:53 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal with 18 seconds left in overtime, giving the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Oskar Sundqvist got his third goal of the season for St. Louis, coming midway through the first period....

Kiviranta scores twice in 3rd, Blackwood gets win over former team as Avalanche beat Sharks 4-2

Dec. 20, 2024 02:53 AM EST

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joel Kiviranta scored twice in the third period, Mackenzie Blackwood made 32 saves against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Thursday night. The Avalanche have won five of seven, while the Sharks have dropped six of...

Blackwood and Georgiev face former teams as Avalanche and Sharks square off after swapping goalies

Dec. 20, 2024 02:47 AM EST

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — It didn't take long before goaltenders Mackenzie Blackwood and Alexandar Georgiev found themselves on opposite ends of the rink stopping shots from their former teammates. Blackwood and Georgiev, traded for each other last week, started in net for the...