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Blackhawks ban 4 from home games due to racist taunt

Blackhawks ban 4 from home games due to racist taunt

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have banned four fans from their home games for directing racist taunts toward Washington Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly. The Blackhawks also apologized to Smith-Pelly and the Capitals.
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Cullen, Ennis lead Wild to 5-3 win over Islanders

Cullen, Ennis lead Wild to 5-3 win over Islanders

NEW YORK — Minnesota knows it needs to play better on the road to strengthen its push for a playoff spot. The Wild also want to do a better job of holding third-period leads than they have lately.
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Jackets' Foligno out 1-2 weeks with lower-body injury

Jackets' Foligno out 1-2 weeks with lower-body injury

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno will miss one to two weeks with a lower-body injury. Foligno was injured in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh. After the game, teammate Cam Atkinson said Foligno was cut by a skate.
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Canadiens sign forward Nicolas Deslauriers to two-year contract extension

Canadiens sign forward Nicolas Deslauriers to two-year contract extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed left winger Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year, one-way contract reportedly worth US$950,000 per season, the NHL club announced Monday.
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Capitals acquire D Michal Kempny in trade with Blackhawks

Capitals acquire D Michal Kempny in trade with Blackhawks

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Capitals coach Barry Trotz said teams can't have enough defensive depth in discussing Washington acquiring Michal Kempny in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.
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Montreal Canadiens assign forward Nikita Scherbak to AHL Laval Rockets

Montreal Canadiens assign forward Nikita Scherbak to AHL Laval Rockets

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens assigned forward Nikita Scherbak to the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Monday. Scherbak, 22, had a goal and two assists in seven games since he was called up Feb. 2 from Laval.
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Kyle Connor scores twice, Jets beat Panthers 7-2 for third straight win

Kyle Connor scores twice, Jets beat Panthers 7-2 for third straight win

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor admitted he had a bit of a chip on his shoulder after he was demoted from the Winnipeg Jets' top line.
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Boedker scores twice to help Sharks beat Stars 5-2

Boedker scores twice to help Sharks beat Stars 5-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Mikkel Boedker might be playing his best hockey with the Sharks. "Yeah, I think that's pretty fair to say," Boedker said after scoring twice in San Jose's 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday.
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Connor McDavid has hat trick, Oilers top Avalanche 4-2

Connor McDavid has hat trick, Oilers top Avalanche 4-2

DENVER — Connor McDavid had his third hat trick of the season and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Sunday to snap a six-game losing streak. McDavid has 11 goals in the last nine games and two hat tricks.
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Sheahan scores twice, Penguins beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Sheahan scores twice, Penguins beat Blue Jackets 5-2

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Pittsburgh Penguins won without goals from Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin or the other three top scorers. Instead, they created opportunities for some guys who are usually in the background.
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