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San Jose veteran Joe Thornton loses part of beard in fight with Toronto's Kadri

San Jose veteran Joe Thornton loses part of beard in fight with Toronto's Kadri

TORONTO — Joe Thornton's mountain-man beard was an early casualty Thursday night as the San Jose Sharks visited the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Islanders sign D Scott Mayfield to 5-year contract extension

Islanders sign D Scott Mayfield to 5-year contract extension

PHILADELPHIA — The New York Islanders have signed defenceman Scott Mayfield to a five-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. The deal announced Thursday has an average annual value of $1.45 million, according to Newsday.
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Sergachev's return provides a silver lining for struggling Canadiens

Sergachev's return provides a silver lining for struggling Canadiens

MONTREAL — As much pain as Montreal Canadiens fans may feel over Mikhail Sergachev's impressive rookie season, they may take some solace from his return to the Bell Centre with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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IIHF president Rene Fasel says he needs NHL at future Winter Olympics

IIHF president Rene Fasel says he needs NHL at future Winter Olympics

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The dust has settled on the NHL's decision not to allow players to participate in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.
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Ovechkin on pace for 50-goal season at age 32

Ovechkin on pace for 50-goal season at age 32

ARLINGTON, Va. — Watch Alex Ovechkin closely this season and maybe you'll see what Barry Trotz sees. "Visually, (he's) just skating," the Washington Capitals' coach said. "When he's skating, he's effective. I just think he's skating better.
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Panthers-Bruins game postponed due to severe winter weather

Panthers-Bruins game postponed due to severe winter weather

BOSTON — The NHL has postponed Thursday night's matchup between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins because of the severe winter storm impacting Boston and the surrounding area. The date and time of the rescheduled game will be announced later.
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Hockey royalty shows up in force to pay tribute to legendary Leaf Johnny Bower

Hockey royalty shows up in force to pay tribute to legendary Leaf Johnny Bower

TORONTO — Fans and a Who's Who of hockey remembered Johnny Bower as a great goaltender and a better man Wednesday.
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Sixty years later, O'Ree marks anniversary of breaking NHL's colour barrier

Sixty years later, O'Ree marks anniversary of breaking NHL's colour barrier

FREDERICTON — When Willie O'Ree donned a Boston Bruins jersey and jumped onto the ice at the Montreal Forum on Jan. 18, 1958, he had no idea he was making history.
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Sharp breaks tie in third, Blackhawks beat Rangers 5-2

Sharp breaks tie in third, Blackhawks beat Rangers 5-2

NEW YORK — Jeff Glass is starting to get comfortable in goal for the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Athanasiou scores 6 seconds into OT, Detroit tops Ottawa 2-1

Athanasiou scores 6 seconds into OT, Detroit tops Ottawa 2-1

DETROIT — With record speed, the Detroit Red Wings finally won in overtime. Andreas Athanasiou scored six seconds into the extra period to give Detroit a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.
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