Host Latvia beats Canada 2-0 in world hockey opener

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RIGA, Latvia — Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves and host Latvia beat Canada 2-0 on Friday in their world hockey opener. ...

Reigning champs draw on experience in Stanley Cup playoffs

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Postseason experience can be a valuable asset in the NHL playoffs. The Tampa Bay Lightning have plenty, and they think it's going to help...

Maple Leafs’ Tavares taken off on stretcher after collision

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TORONTO — Toronto captain John Tavares was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a collision early in Game 1 of the Maple...

Lomberg scores in OT to lift Panthers past Lightning, 6-5

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TAMPA, Fla. — Ryan Lomberg scored on a breakaway 5:56 into overtime to cap a furious comeback and give the Florida Panthers a 6-5...

Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 4-3 in Game 3

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brandon Tanev scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:36 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in Game...

Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 for 2-1 series lead

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Brandon Tanev broke a tie with 3:36 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 5-4 on Thursday night...

Smith scores in 2nd OT to lead Bruins past Capitals 3-2

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BOSTON — Craig Smith scored 5:48 into the second overtime Wednesday night to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals...

Aho, Nedeljkovic lift Hurricanes past Predators, 3-0

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho scored twice and Alex Nedeljkovic was sharp in net to lead a perfect showing for Carolina's penalty kill, helping...

Helleybuyck makes 32 saves, Jets beat Oilers 4-1 in Game 1

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EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor Helleybuyck made 32 saves on his 28th birthday, Dominic Toninato broke a tie midway through the third period and the...

MacKinnon records hat trick, Avs beat Blues 6-3 in Game 2

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DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon finished his first career playoff hat trick with an empty-net goal to help the Colorado Avalanche pull away late for...