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Canucks sign forward Vilmer Alriksson to three-year, entry-level contract

Canucks sign forward Vilmer Alriksson to three-year, entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Vilmer Alriksson to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Sunday The 19-year-old from Stockholm, Sweden, had 17 goals and 16 assists in 67 games with the Ontario Hockey League
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Habs defenceman Xhekaj fined for unsportsmanlike conduct against Toronto forward Paré

Habs defenceman Xhekaj fined for unsportsmanlike conduct against Toronto forward Paré

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj US$3,385.42 for unsportsmanlike conduct against Toronto forward Cédric Paré during a pre-season game Saturday in Montreal.
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Alex Ovechkin has scored on a lot of goalies. They are in awe of him as he chases Gretzky's record

Alex Ovechkin has scored on a lot of goalies. They are in awe of him as he chases Gretzky's record

Alex Ovechkin's teammates have gotten used to him passing hockey greats and reaching new milestones on a regular basis. The greatest of the great is yet to come.
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Flames remain hot in pre-season, beat Canucks 4-2

Flames remain hot in pre-season, beat Canucks 4-2

CALGARY — Adam Klapka continues to make an impression, and leave an impression, as the 6-foot-8 Czech pushes to make the Calgary Flames opening-night roster.
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Oilers end pre-season skid with 5-4 win over Kraken

Oilers end pre-season skid with 5-4 win over Kraken

EDMONTON — When the key to a win is work ethic, it is not surprising to see Mattias Ekholm rise to the occasion.
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Leafs win spirited pre-season battle 2-1, Canadiens lose Laine

Leafs win spirited pre-season battle 2-1, Canadiens lose Laine

MONTREAL — The Toronto Maple Leafs have won both NHL pre-season games against the Montreal Canadiens, bringing home a physical 2-1 win on Saturday evening at the Centre Bell.
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Kraken jump on Canucks early, net 3-1 pre-season win

Kraken jump on Canucks early, net 3-1 pre-season win

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken scored the first three goals of the game then hung on to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Friday in NHL pre-season action at Climate Pledge Arena.
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Eriksson Ek gets five points as Wild whip Jets 8-5 in pre-season tilt

Eriksson Ek gets five points as Wild whip Jets 8-5 in pre-season tilt

SAINT PAUL — Joel Eriksson Ek scored two goals and added three assists as the Minnesota Wild grounded the Winnipeg Jets 8-5 in NHL pre-season action on Friday.
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Kings defenseman Drew Doughty needs surgery for broken left ankle and will miss most of season

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty needs surgery for broken left ankle and will miss most of season

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty needs surgery to repair his broken left ankle and is expected to miss most of the season.
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Veteran centre Bryan Little to sign one-day contract, retire as Winnipeg Jet

Veteran centre Bryan Little to sign one-day contract, retire as Winnipeg Jet

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets announced Friday they are signing Bryan Little to a one-day contract, allowing the centre to retire with the franchise he spent his entire NHL career with.
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