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Minus the captaincy, Tavares finds new groove with Maple Leafs

Minus the captaincy, Tavares finds new groove with Maple Leafs

TORONTO — John Tavares could have pouted or voiced his displeasure. The Toronto Maple Leafs transitioned their captaincy from the veteran centre to star sniper Auston Matthews over the summer.
Red Wings host the Rangers in Eastern Conference action

Red Wings host the Rangers in Eastern Conference action

New York Rangers (8-3-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (6-6-1, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -168, Red Wings +141; over/under is 6.
St. Louis and Washington square off in non-conference matchup

St. Louis and Washington square off in non-conference matchup

Washington Capitals (9-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (7-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -120, Blues +100; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The St.
Canadiens take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs

Canadiens take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Maple Leafs

Montreal Canadiens (4-8-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (8-5-2, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -222, Canadiens +183; over/under is 6.
Wild take on the Blackhawks after Kaprizov's 2-goal game

Wild take on the Blackhawks after Kaprizov's 2-goal game

Minnesota Wild (10-2-2, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5-9-1, in the Central Division) Chicago; Sunday, 7 p.m.
Penguins end Capitals' home winning streak with 4-2 win

Penguins end Capitals' home winning streak with 4-2 win

WASHINGTON (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin.
McCann scores in OT as Kraken beat Golden Knights 4-3

McCann scores in OT as Kraken beat Golden Knights 4-3

SEATTLE (AP) — Jared McCann scored 29 seconds into overtime and the Seattle Kraken beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Friday night. Brandon Tanev had two goals and Oliver Bjorkstrand also scored as the Kraken snapped a four-gam losing streak.
Seattle Kraken reacquire Daniel Sprong in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks

Seattle Kraken reacquire Daniel Sprong in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken reacquired Daniel Sprong on Friday in a trade with their cross-border rivals, the Vancouver Canucks, sending future considerations back in return for the well-traveled forward.
Marner, Tavares lead Maple Leafs to 3-1 win over Red Wings

Marner, Tavares lead Maple Leafs to 3-1 win over Red Wings

TORONTO (AP) — Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night. John Tavares scored twice, including an empty-netter with 1:30 to go, for Toronto.
Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

Malkin scores to help the Penguins beat the Capitals in the 95th game between Crosby and Ovechkin

WASHINGTON (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night in the 95th NHL game between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin.