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Trump sticks to hockey in honouring Cup champion Penguins

Trump sticks to hockey in honouring Cup champion Penguins

WASHINGTON — After adding to the uproar over NFL players who protest during the national anthem, President Donald Trump mostly stuck to hockey in honouring the Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, calling them "true champions and incre
Avalanche announce new AHL affiliate in Colorado Eagles

Avalanche announce new AHL affiliate in Colorado Eagles

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche will have a new American Hockey League affiliate in 2018-19 and a team that's closer to home.
Blackhawks coach Quenneville calls crackdown on faceoff violations an 'epidemic'

Blackhawks coach Quenneville calls crackdown on faceoff violations an 'epidemic'

TORONTO — After watching his top centres thrown out of multiple draws, including some at critical moments, Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville gave a harsh critique of the NHL's crackdown on faceoff violations.
Smith makes 43 saves to lift Flames over Ducks 2-0

Smith makes 43 saves to lift Flames over Ducks 2-0

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Early in his first season with Calgary, Mike Smith is already helping the Flames purge some unwanted history.
NHL Capsules

NHL Capsules

TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored in overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs came from behind to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Monday night.
Nikolaj Ehlers scores hat trick, adds assist as Jets defeat Oilers

Nikolaj Ehlers scores hat trick, adds assist as Jets defeat Oilers

EDMONTON — Nikolaj Ehlers hit the scoresheet for the first time this season in dramatic fashion on Monday night.
Point scores in OT, Lightning beat Capitals 4-3

Point scores in OT, Lightning beat Capitals 4-3

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning shut down the NHL's top scorer and rallied from a two-goal deficit for a quality win.
Blues down Islanders 3-2 in shootout

Blues down Islanders 3-2 in shootout

NEW YORK — The St. Louis Blues are off to a fast start and they have goaltender Jake Allen and top scorer Vladimir Tarasenko to thank for that early success.
Auston Matthews scores in OT, Leafs come back to beat Blackhawks 4-3

Auston Matthews scores in OT, Leafs come back to beat Blackhawks 4-3

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen had some compassion for his opponent 200 feet down the ice after watching Auston Matthews score in overtime.
Burrows to face former team for the first time as Senators visit Canucks

Burrows to face former team for the first time as Senators visit Canucks

VANCOUVER — Alexandre Burrows watched as a number of former teammates from the Vancouver Canucks' run to the 2011 Stanley Cup final returned to the city.