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Associated PressKucherov, Stamkos lead Lightning in 3-0 win over SharksBy GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat each scored a goal, Curtis McElhinney recorded his first shutout of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Saturday night.McElhinney...

AP Sports WriterMiller makes 46 saves as Ducks defeat Kings 3-1By JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Ryan Miller made 46 saves and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Saturday night.It is the 42nd time in Miller's 17-year career that he has made over 40 saves...

Associated PressSaad scores 2, Blackhawks beat Coyotes in a shootoutBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Patrick Kane scored in the overtime shootout and ran his points streak to 12 games, and Corey Crawford stopped both shootout attempts he faced, leading the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 win over the...

Associated PressPavelski scores in OT to lift Stars over Devils 3-2By MIKE FARRELLNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Joe Pavelski scored 1:39 into overtime to lift the Dallas Stars over the New Jersey Devils 3-2 Saturday night.Mattias Janmark broke into the Devils zone and took the initial shot, and Pavelski knocked...

AP Hockey WriterEichel scores in OT to give Sabres 2-1 win over Blue JacketsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Two days after smashing his stick in frustration, Sabres captain Jack Eichel held his arms up in celebration.Eichel scored 36 seconds into overtime to secure Buffalo's 2-1 win over the...

AP Sports WriterPastrnak's NHL-best 38th goal caps 6-1 Bruins romp past WildBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) NHL scoring leader David Pastrnak matched his career high with his 38th goal, Torey Krug scored twice and the Boston Bruins had three power-play goals in the second period to surge...

Petry, Price lead Canadiens past Panthers 4-0MONTREAL (AP) Jeff Petry had four assists, Carey Price made 29 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday.Nick Suzuki, Artturi Lehkonen, Tomas Tatar and Brendan Gallagher scored for the Canadiens (24-22-7), who improved to 6-2-0 in their...

Petry, Price lead Canadiens past Panthers 4-0MONTREAL (AP) Jeff Petry had four assists, Carey Price made 29 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday.Nick Suzuki, Artturi Lehkonen, Tomas Tatar and Brendan Gallagher scored for the Canadiens (24-22-7), who improved to 6-2-0 in their...

AP Hockey WriterEichel scores in OT to give Sabres 2-1 win over Blue JacketsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jack Eichel scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres a 2-1 victory and snap the Columbus Blue Jackets' six-game win streak on Saturday.Eichel controlled the puck in...

Associated PressHughes, Schaller lead Canucks past Islanders 4-3By SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) Quinn Hughes scored twice, including his eighth of the season 42 seconds into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.J.T. Miller and Tim Schaller also...

AP Sports WriterPastrnak's NHL-best 38th goal caps 6-1 Bruins romp past WildBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Boston Bruins used the break to recharge their power play. The time off sure didn't slow David Pastrnak down. Then again, few opponents have done that this season.The NHL scoring...

AP Sports WriterWild return from break ready to make final push for playoffsBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild were playing at the beginning of the season like they were destined for the draft lottery, with the possibility of a high first-round pick hovering as a...