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Wild score 5 power-play goals on the way to beating Panthers 6-4

Wild score 5 power-play goals on the way to beating Panthers 6-4

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored two of Minnesota's five power-play goals, Ryan Hartman also had two goals, and the Wild beat the slumping Florida Panthers 6-4 on Friday night. “Kirill is a great player,” Minnesota coach John Hynes said.
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Devils score 4 in 2nd period, beat Blue Jackets 4-1

Devils score 4 in 2nd period, beat Blue Jackets 4-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alexander Holtz, Nico Hischier and Nathan Bastian scored 6:03 apart during New Jersey's four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Friday night to snap a two-game skid.
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Capitals sign Aliaksei Protas to a 5-year extension worth $16.876 million

Capitals sign Aliaksei Protas to a 5-year extension worth $16.876 million

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Aliaksei Protas to a five-year extension worth $16.875 million, a long-term commitment to a young player the organization believes is on an upward trajectory.
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Kraken forward Gourde suspended two games for charging Oilers defenceman Ekholm

Kraken forward Gourde suspended two games for charging Oilers defenceman Ekholm

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde for two games for charging Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm during a game Thursday in Edmonton. The incident occurred at 16:23 of the third period.
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Whether they're paying attention or not, Oilers are close to NHL history

Whether they're paying attention or not, Oilers are close to NHL history

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers head into a game against their provincial rivals with a chance to close in on NHL history. The Oilers will be going for their 13th win in a row when they visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
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Hockey ops president Jim Rutherford signs three year extension with Vancouver Canucks

Hockey ops president Jim Rutherford signs three year extension with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Jim Rutherford has a simple answer on how he stays motivated to work in hockey well into his 70s.
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Shane Pinto signs a contract with the Senators and can make his season debut on Sunday

Shane Pinto signs a contract with the Senators and can make his season debut on Sunday

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Shane Pinto signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators on Friday, paving the way for the first modern NHL player suspended for gambling to make his season debut Sunday at Philadelphia.
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Shane Pinto signs one-year deal with Senators after gambling suspension

Shane Pinto signs one-year deal with Senators after gambling suspension

OTTAWA — Shane Pinto is one step closer to resuming his NHL career.
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Plenty of potential Canadian content seven weeks out from NHL trade deadline

Plenty of potential Canadian content seven weeks out from NHL trade deadline

TORONTO — The NHL has passed the halfway point of its schedule. All-star festivities are set for early next month in Toronto. Teams are making moves in the standings.
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Central Division-leading Winnipeg plays Ottawa

Central Division-leading Winnipeg plays Ottawa

Winnipeg Jets (29-10-4, first in the Central Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (16-24, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators host the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets.
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