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BU beats BC in 2OT, to face Northeastern in Beanpot final

By KEN POWTAK | February 4, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — The biggest goal of Wilmer Skoog's career won't count in the official NCAA statistics.Sure didn't dampen the moment.Skoog scored 7:20 into the second overtime and Boston University rallied past No. 4 Boston College 5-4 in the nightcap...

Emotional Johns scores 1st goal, Stars beat Rangers 5-3

By DENIS P. GORMAN | February 4, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Johns wasn't sure he'd ever score another goal — let alone with his parents in the stands.“I waited a long time,” he said.Johns scored his first goal since his return from a lengthy absence, Joe Pavelski scored power-play...

Elliott gets 40th shutout in Flyers’ 3-0 win over Red Wings

By PAUL HARRIS | February 4, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Brian Elliott made 16 saves for his 40th career shutout in the Philadelphia Flyers' 3-0 win over the sinking Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.It was the Red Wings' ninth consecutive loss (0-8-1), and the second straight time they've...

Pysyk scores 3 times as Panthers beat Maple Leafs 5-3

February 3, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Mark Pysyk scored three times in his first career hat trick, and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Monday night.Mike Hoffman had a goal and an assist for Florida, which trailed 3-1 early in the third period. Mike...

Williams’ shootout goal lifts Hurricanes past Canucks, 4-3

By KEN TYSIAC | February 2, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Justin Williams scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes over the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.Williams wristed a shot inside the post to the right of Thatcher Demko, giving the Hurricanes...

Penguins beat Capitals in 50th game between Crosby, Ovechkin

By STEPHEN WHYNO | February 2, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby got the better of Alex Ovechkin in their 50th regular-season meeting and set the stage for more drama down the stretch.Crosby had an assist, Matt Murray made 29 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals...

Oilers top Flames 8-3; goalies Mike Smith, Cam Talbot fight

February 2, 2020

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Edmonton used a fast start and strong finish to get past Calgary.Connor McDavid scored twice to lead the Oilers to an 8-3 victory over the Flames on Saturday night in a game that featured a goalie fight.The Oilers jumped out...

Miller makes 46 saves as Ducks defeat Kings 3-1

By JOE REEDY | February 2, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Miller still can come up with big games when called upon.The 39-year old backup goalie for Anaheim made 46 saves to lead the Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.“It felt good to get in there...

Kucherov, Stamkos lead Lightning in 3-0 win over Sharks

By GIDEON RUBIN | February 2, 2020

SAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat each scored a goal, Curtis McElhinney recorded his first shutout of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Saturday night.McElhinney had 30 saves...

Marner’s power-play goal in OT leads Toronto over Senators

February 1, 2020

TORONTO (AP) — Mitch Marner scored on a power play at 3:54 of overtime, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.Jason Spezza scored in regulation for Toronto, which got 24 saves from Michael Hutchinson.Mark...

Pastrnak’s NHL-best 38th goal caps 6-1 Bruins romp past Wild

By DAVE CAMPBELL | February 1, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Boston Bruins used the break to recharge their power play. The time off sure didn't slow David Pastrnak down. Then again, few opponents have done that this season.The NHL scoring leader matched his career high with his 38th...

Roslovic’s 3-point game leads Jets past Blues 5-2

February 1, 2020

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Jack Roslovic had two goals and an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.The Jets snapped a five-game losing streak and are 12-12-2 at home this season.Roslovic believes...