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Draisaitl has goal, 3 assists as Oilers whip Hurricanes 7-3

Draisaitl has goal, 3 assists as Oilers whip Hurricanes 7-3

RALEIGH, N.C. — Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers just kept throwing the puck on net over and over. It was a sound strategy, considering just about every shot they took seemed to be going in.
Fleury exits after 1st period but Vegas beats Canucks 4-1

Fleury exits after 1st period but Vegas beats Canucks 4-1

LAS VEGAS — For the second consecutive game, the Vegas Golden Knights looked like the same team that was so dominant for much of the season.
Metropolitan Division madness gets contenders playoff-ready

Metropolitan Division madness gets contenders playoff-ready

The bruises on Travis Konecny's legs are marks of Metropolitan Division hockey.
Lightning erase 3-goal deficit, rally past Maple Leafs 4-3

Lightning erase 3-goal deficit, rally past Maple Leafs 4-3

TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Killorn and the Tampa Bay Lightning pulled off a rare comeback to knock off their division rival.
4th line fuels streaking Sharks in 6-2 win over Devils

4th line fuels streaking Sharks in 6-2 win over Devils

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The job of a fourth line is usually to provide energy, give some rest to the top players and occasionally chip in with a goal. San Jose's group of Eric Fehr, Barclay Goodrow and Jannik Hansen did a lot more than that.
Lightning erase 3-goal deficit, rally past Maple Leafs 4-3

Lightning erase 3-goal deficit, rally past Maple Leafs 4-3

TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Killorn broke a tie midway through the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored the final four goals to rally past the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Red Wings beat Flyers 5-4 in shootout to halt 10-game skid

Red Wings beat Flyers 5-4 in shootout to halt 10-game skid

DETROIT — It was difficult to tell in the dressing room if the Detroit Red Wings were especially excited or simply relieved.
Rookie Connor scores both goals to lead Jets to 2-1 overtime win over Kings

Rookie Connor scores both goals to lead Jets to 2-1 overtime win over Kings

Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice used a joke to ease any panic regarding an injury to Patrik Laine. Rookie Kyle Connor scored twice as Winnipeg defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night, but it came with a scare.
Ottawa Senators announce the son of captain Erik Karlsson has died

Ottawa Senators announce the son of captain Erik Karlsson has died

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators rallied around their grieving captain Tuesday night. Star defenceman Erik Karlsson didn't play in Ottawa's 7-2 home loss to the Florida Panthers. Earlier on Tuesday, the NHL club revealed Karlsson's son had died.
MacKinnon, Avalanche cruise past Blackhawks 5-1

MacKinnon, Avalanche cruise past Blackhawks 5-1

CHICAGO — It's lucky No. 13 for Nathan MacKinnon. Just one of several positive streaks for Colorado at the moment.