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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...

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. ...

MLB Free Agent Signings List

Dec. 20, 2024 17:22 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 35 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries...

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...

Kaapo Kakko looking forward to fresh start with Seattle Kraken

Dec. 20, 2024 00:04 AM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Kaapo Kakko wants to focus on his opportunity with the Seattle Kraken. That rough finish with the New York Rangers is over. The talented winger jumped right in on Thursday, joining Seattle for its morning skate ahead of his first game with the Kraken. He skated for...

Mikheyev stars as the Blackhawks beat the Kraken 3-1 for their 3rd straight win

Dec. 19, 2024 23:23 PM EST

CHICAGO (AP) — Ilya Mikheyev scored two more goals, Arvid Soderblom made 27 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Thursday night for their third straight win. Teuvo Teravainen had two assists as Chicago closed out a perfect three-game homestand. Nolan...

Kucherov has 2 assists as Lightning beat Blues 3-1

Dec. 19, 2024 22:03 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a pair of assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night. Anthony Cirelli, Gage Goncalves and Nick Perbix scored for the Lightning, who have won six of their last seven. Andrei...

LA Galaxy trade MLS Cup MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville, 12 days after winning the title

Dec. 19, 2024 19:01 PM EST

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy traded MLS Cup Final MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville on Thursday, just 12 days after the Uruguayan midfielder led the club to its record sixth league championship. The Galaxy acquired midfielder Sean Davis from Nashville, which will retain a...

Lions look to bounce back against struggling Bears after having 11-game win streak snapped

Dec. 19, 2024 17:20 PM EST

Detroit (12-2) at Chicago (4-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 7½. Against the spread: Lions 9-5; Bears 6-6-2. Series record: Bears lead 105-79-5. Last meeting: Lions beat Bears 23-20 in Detroit on Nov....