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Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken

Mar. 19, 2024 01:52 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Jeff Skinner had a hat trick, with his first goal coming during a three-goal outburst in the first six minutes to chase Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 6-2 victory Monday night. Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch also scored in...

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Mar. 19, 2024 01:26 AM EDT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night. The 38-year-old Ovechkin had two power-play goals in the second...

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for 2 games for an illegal check

Mar. 18, 2024 18:34 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for two games for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary. The league announced the punishment on Monday. The play occurred 3:36 into the second...

Wayne Simmonds, a former Flyers star and NHL All-Star Game MVP, retires

Mar. 18, 2024 12:18 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Philadelphia Flyers star Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement Monday, ending a 15-year career that included NHL All-Star Game MVP honors. Simmonds, who played in 18 games last season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will sign a ceremonial one-day contract...

Thomas scores 2 power-play goals in third period as Blues defeat Ducks 4-2

Mar. 17, 2024 22:48 PM EDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas scored two power-play goals in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Jake Neighbours also scored a power-play goal in the third for the Blues. Kevin Hayes scored in...

Orlov records 4 points, Hurricanes score 4 goals in 3rd period for 7-2 win over Senators

Mar. 17, 2024 22:27 PM EDT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Dmitry Orlov had two goals and two assists, and the Carolina Hurricanes scored four times in the third period to beat the Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Sunday night. Evgeny Kuznetsov, Seth Jarvis, Jalen Chatfield, Jake Guentzel and Brendan Lemieux also scored for...

Sidney Crosby stars as the Penguins beat the Red Wings 6-3

Mar. 17, 2024 22:04 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby matched Wayne Gretzky for the seventh-most goals with a single franchise in NHL history, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Sunday. “Any time you can be in (Gretzky’s) company, I think it’s definitely a good thing,”...

Tyler Toffoli scores twice, Jets roll over Blue Jackets 6-1

Mar. 17, 2024 21:45 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tyler Toffoli scored twice and added an assist, leading the Winnipeg Jets past the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-1 on Sunday night. Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and an assist, and Kyle Connor, Logan Stanley and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored. Sean Monahan added two...

Donato, Korchinski, Anderson score in 1:23 span to rally Blackhawks to 5-2 win over Sharks

Mar. 17, 2024 21:31 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato, Kevin Korchinski and Joey Anderson scored in a 1:23 span of the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Sunday night. Philipp Kurashev and Connor Bedard also scored for the Blackhawks, who have won four of their last six...

Jack Eichel scores, lifts Golden Knights past Devils 3-1

Mar. 17, 2024 19:25 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel scored his 21st goal of the season and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Sunday. After the Devils took a 1-0 lead 38 seconds into the third period, the Golden Knights scored the next two goals with Eichel’s being the go-ahead....