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Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23 and the surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1

Mar. 27, 2024 23:15 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point scored his 42nd goal of the season to break a second-period tie, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves, and the surging Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins 3-1 on Wednesday night. Tampa Bay also got goals from Mitchell...

Shane Pinto has a goal and 3 assists as the Senators roll to 6-2 win over the Sabres

Mar. 27, 2024 23:07 PM EDT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Shane Pinto had a goal and three assists, and the Ottawa Senators enjoyed a five-goal first-period surge in cruising to a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. Artem Zub opened the scoring 2:37 in an outing the Senators led 4-0 by the 8:49...

NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses

Mar. 27, 2024 22:05 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Ted Leonsis told District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser late last year that the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals he owns would probably be leaving Washington for Virginia, she told him no, they would not. Ultimately, she proved to be...

Nashville Predators are 16-0-2 since their trip to see U2 in Vegas was canceled

Mar. 27, 2024 18:01 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators didn't get a chance to see U2 perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas as they planned. They've enjoyed plenty of beautiful days since. The Predators are on the longest point streak this NHL season, 16-0-2 in their past 18...

Capitals' Ethan Bear enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Mar. 27, 2024 18:54 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Bear will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care. The league and union, which jointly run the program, made the announcement Wednesday. ...

NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East

Mar. 27, 2024 13:18 PM EDT

Chants of “Let's Go, Red Wings!” filled the arena in downtown Washington before the home fans drowned them out. A Tuesday night in March felt like a Game 7 in May because of what was at stake. “Every game feels like a playoff game at this point,” Capitals center Nic Dowd said...

Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson each score twice in Stars' 6-3 win over Sharks

Mar. 27, 2024 02:19 AM EDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson each scored twice, Jamie Benn added a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win. Dallas took over sole possession of first place in the Central...

Doan scores twice in NHL debut, Coyotes get 4 goals in 3rd to beat Blue Jackets 6-2

Mar. 27, 2024 02:02 AM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Doan had two goals in his first NHL game including the go-ahead score with 8:29 left in the third period and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday night. Nick Bjugstad, Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Guenther and Matias Maccelli also...

Kraken snap 8-game slide with 4-0 win over skidding Ducks

Mar. 27, 2024 01:37 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Eeli Tolvanan and Matty Beniers each had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken halted an eight-game losing streak by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Tuesday night. Jordan Eberle and Oliver Bjorkstrand also scored for Seattle (29-29-13). Eberle’s goal was...

Montembeault makes 27 saves, Canadiens win 2-1 to snap Avalanche's 9-game win streak

Mar. 27, 2024 00:27 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Sam Montembeault made 27 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night in coach Martin St. Louis’ return to the team. Nick Suzuki and Joel Armia scored for the Canadiens, who snapped Colorado’s nine-game win streak. They won...