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Fleury makes 19 saves, Golden Knights beat Predators 3-0

By JIM DIAMOND | February 1, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chandler Stephenson, Nicolas Roy and Reilly Smith scored, Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Saturday night.The Golden Knights have won two straight, including at...

Saad scores 2, Blackhawks beat Coyotes in a shootout

By JOSE M. ROMERO | February 1, 2020

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Kane scored in the overtime shootout and ran his points streak to 12 games, and Corey Crawford stopped both shootout attempts he faced, leading the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night.Brandon...

Henrik Lundqvist shuts out Red Wings in Rangers’ 1-0 win

By LARRY LAGE | February 1, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist was given a shot to start against a team suited to boost his confidence.Lundqvist made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season and Mika Zibanejad scored in the first period, giving the New York Rangers in a 1-0 win...

Hayes, Farabee lead Flyers to 6-3 win over Avalanche

By RYAN LAWRENCE | February 1, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kevin Hayes and Joel Farabee scored two goals each and seldom-used reserve goaltender Alex Lyon made 28 saves to earn his first win in nearly two years as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Saturday night.Sean...

Eichel scores in OT to give Sabres 2-1 win over Blue Jackets

By JOHN WAWROW | February 1, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Two days after smashing his stick in frustration, Sabres captain Jack Eichel held his arms up in celebration.Eichel scored 36 seconds into overtime to secure Buffalo's 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. At the other...

Hughes, Schaller lead Canucks past Islanders 4-3

By SCOTT CHARLES | February 1, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Quinn Hughes scored twice, including his eighth of the season 42 seconds into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.J.T. Miller and Tim Schaller also scored...

Petry, Price lead Canadiens past Panthers 4-0

February 1, 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — Jeff Petry had four assists, Carey Price made 29 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday.Nick Suzuki, Artturi Lehkonen, Tomas Tatar and Brendan Gallagher scored for the Canadiens (24-22-7), who improved...

Lighting goalie Vasilevskiy gets 150th NHL win against Ducks

By JOE REEDY | February 1, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist for his fifth straight multi-point game, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy picked up his 150th career NHL win and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Friday night.Vasilevskiy...

Draisaitl’s scores 2, Oilers beat Blues 4-2

February 1, 2020

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers beat the defending champion St. Louis Blues 4-2 Friday night.Caleb Jones and Josh Archibald also scored to help the Oilers improve to 7-1-2 in their last 10 games. Mikko Koskinen...

Ovechkin scores twice, moves into 8th on NHL’s goal list

January 31, 2020

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Crowds seldom give loud ovations to opposing players. Alex Ovechkin isn't just a regular opponent.Ovechkin scored two goals and moved into eight place on the NHL's career goals list, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win...

Bruins ride power-play goals to 2-1 win over Jets

January 31, 2020

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk scored power-play goals and the Boston Bruins beat Winnipeg 2-1 on Friday night, extending the Jets' losing streak to five games.David Pastrnak had two assists for Boston. Tuukka Rask, returning...

Tuch’s tiebreaking goal lifts Vegas over Carolina 4-3

By KEN TYSIAC | January 31, 2020

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Alex Tuch scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 2:28 remaining in the third period to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.The Hurricanes had tied the score with a goal by Sebastian...