Hockey

Oilers bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Kings

Edmonton Oilers (16-15-1, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (20-8-4, third in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m.

Dec 29, 2023 2:12 AM Read more >

Joel Farabee stars as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Egor Zamula, Sean Walker and Joel Farabee scored in the second period, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

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Philadelphia Flyers stifle Vancouver Canucks in 4-1 win

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have talked about the need to stay focused recently while leading a surprising charge in the NHL standings. And the Philadelphia Flyers took advantage of distraction on Thursday night.

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Zach Hyman keys fast start as the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist in the first period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Thursday night.

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Thompson's 32 saves helps Golden Knights end 4-game skid with 3-2 win over the Kings

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Logan Thompson made 32 saves, bouncing back from a shaky performance, and the Vegas Golden Knights stopped a four-game slide by holding off the Los Angeles Kings for a 3-2 victory Thursday night.

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Andrei Svechnikov scores 3 times as Carolina Hurricanes beat Montreal Canadiens 5-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night.

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Svechnikov and Fast help the Carolina Hurricanes top the Montreal Canadiens 5-3

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Thursday night.

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Capitals sign defenseman Ethan Bear to a 2-year contract

Ethan Bear is back in the NHL following shoulder surgery after signing a two-year contract with the Washington Capitals.

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Marc-Andre Fleury poised to pass Patrick Roy for second on NHL's all-time wins list

Marc-Andre Fleury never dreamt of seeing his name alongside hockey's goaltending greats. He just wanted to play. And play Fleury did, both on and off the ice. The kid from Sorel, Que.

Dec 28, 2023 11:10 AM Read more >

Sabres place top-line center Tage Thompson on non-roster list because of personal reasons

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres top-line center Tage Thompson was placed on the team’s non-roster list because of personal reasons on Thursday. Thompson did not play in Buffalo’s 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

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