National Hockey

Jets confident they have the skill to pull out of nosedive

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele didn’t have an answer for why the Winnipeg Jets’ losing streak now sits at four games. Scheifele scored Winnipeg’s only goal in a 4-1 loss to the St.

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Another Colorado comeback: Avalanche rally from 4-goal deficit this time in 5-4 win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has no explanation for his team’s struggles with slow starts.

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'It's pretty calculated': NHLers on video coaches and their split-second decisions

Morgan Rielly was working his way back from injury. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman found himself in the bowels of Scotiabank Arena one evening as his teammates battled in front of a packed house.

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Patrik Laine scores, helps Canadiens to a victory in his return to the ice after nearly a year away

MONTREAL (AP) — Patrik Laine made a rousing return after a year away from NHL action. Laine made his debut with the Canadiens on Tuesday night, opening the scoring in Montreal's 2-1 overtime victory over the New York Islanders.

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Laine makes quick impression in front of 'outrageous' crowd in Canadiens debut

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine wasted little time before making an impression. The Montreal Canadiens fans quickly gave one back. "That was the most outrageous thing I've ever heard in my entire life,” Laine said.

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New York and Seattle face off for non-conference matchup

Seattle Kraken (12-13-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (9-10-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders play the Seattle Kraken in a non-conference matchup.