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Senators score four power-play goals to edge Canadiens 4-3

Senators score four power-play goals to edge Canadiens 4-3

MONTREAL — The Ottawa Senators' special teams turned in a superb performance in helping the visitors knock off the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in NHL pre-season action on Tuesday evening.
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Utah Hockey Club hopes to reward new city by ending long playoff drought

Utah Hockey Club hopes to reward new city by ending long playoff drought

Utah Hockey Club Last season: 36-41-5, did not make the playoffs. COACH: André Tourigny (89-131-26 over 3 seasons with the Arizona Coyotes). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Chicago. DEPARTURES: F Jason Zucker, D J.J. Moser, D Mathew Dumba.
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The Wild are running it back after missing the playoffs, banking on better health and defense

The Wild are running it back after missing the playoffs, banking on better health and defense

Minnesota Wild Last season: 39-34-9, missed playoffs. COACH: John Hynes (318-279-68 over nine seasons with three teams, including 34-24-5 last season after replacing Dean Evason on Nov. 27). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Columbus.
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Golden Knights should remain competitive even with key players moving on

Golden Knights should remain competitive even with key players moving on

Vegas Golden Knights Last season: 45-29-8, lost in seven games in first round of playoffs. COACH: Bruce Cassidy (388-206-9-70 over 11 seasons with 3 teams, 1 Stanley Cup title) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. Colorado.
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Canadiens winger Patrik Laine expected to be out 2 to 3 months with knee sprain

Canadiens winger Patrik Laine expected to be out 2 to 3 months with knee sprain

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is expected to miss two to three months with a sprained left knee that won’t require surgery.
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Canadiens winger Patrik Laine expected out 2-3 months with knee sprain

Canadiens winger Patrik Laine expected out 2-3 months with knee sprain

MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is expected to miss two to three months with a sprained left knee that won't require surgery.
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Chicago Blackhawks surround Connor Bedard with more offensive talent for his second NHL season

Chicago Blackhawks surround Connor Bedard with more offensive talent for his second NHL season

Chicago Blackhawks Last season: 23-53-6, last in the Central Division. COACH: Luke Richardson (49-102-13 over two seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Utah.
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NHL season has international flavor with the 4 Nations Face-off as a Winter Olympics appetizer

NHL season has international flavor with the 4 Nations Face-off as a Winter Olympics appetizer

Nico Hischier grew up in Switzerland dreaming of playing in the Winter Olympics. “I’ve never gotten to experience that,” he said. The countdown is underway for Hischier, who hopes to join the NHL's best at the Olympics in Milan in February 2026.
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St. Louis Blues loaded up aiming for a return to the playoffs after 2 years out

St. Louis Blues loaded up aiming for a return to the playoffs after 2 years out

ST. LOUIS BLUES Last season: 43-33-6, missed playoffs. COACH: Drew Bannister (30-19-5 as midseason replacement for Craig Berube). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 at Seattle. DEPARTURES: C Kevin Hayes, D Marco Scandella, LW Jakub Vrana, D Torey Krug (injured).
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San Jose Sharks hope rookie infusion helps spark a resurgence after 5 straight down seasons

San Jose Sharks hope rookie infusion helps spark a resurgence after 5 straight down seasons

San Jose Sharks Last season: 19-54-9, missed playoffs. COACH: Ryan Warsofsky, hired June 13. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. St. Louis. DEPARTURES: F Mike Hoffman, D Kyle Burroughs, coach David Quinn.
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