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AP Sports WriterMacKinnon reaches 30-goal mark, Avs beat Red Wings 6-3By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nathan MacKinnon doesn't have to dig too deep to find a reason why he scores so much.''I shoot a lot of pucks,'' the Colorado All-Star forward said.Shoot, it's really not that easy.MacKinnon scored twice...

AP Sports WriterKadri scores twice, propels Avs past reeling Red Wings 6-3By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nazem Kadri and Nathan MacKinnon scored 1:54 apart as the Colorado Avalanche were propelled by another second-period spurt in a 6-3 win over the reeling Detroit Red Wings on Monday.The Avalanche also pulled...

Associated PressRust, Johnson help Pittsburgh rally past Bruins 4-3By DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Jack Johnson and Bryan Rust scored third-period goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday.Pittsburgh trailed 3-0 in the first period before scoring four unanswered goals. Johnson scored a short-handed...

Pearson leads Canucks past Sharks and into 1st in CentralVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks surged past the San Jose Sharks - and took over the tight Pacific Division.Tanner Pearson scored on the power play and had an assist, helping the Canucks to a 4-1 victory Saturday...

Associated PressStalock shuts out Stars, Wild win 7-0By BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Coach Bruce Boudreau altered Minnesota’s practice plans with a snowstorm hitting the state, having his team come in early for a Friday practice and canceling Saturday’s morning skate before the evening game against the Dallas...

AP Sports WriterMerzlikins leads Blue Jackets' rout of New JerseyBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Elvis Merzlikins made a career-high 41 saves in his third shutout in his last four starts, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 5-0 on Saturday night for their fourth straight...

Stars activate Johns, clear way for return from long absenceST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Stephen Johns played in his first game in almost 22 months when the Dallas Stars visited Minnesota on Saturday night.Forward Radek Faksa was placed on injured reserve to make room for Johns on the active...

Stars activate Johns, clear way for return from long absenceST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Dallas Stars activated Stephen Johns before their game Saturday night in Minnesota, clearing the way for the defenseman's first game in almost 22 months.Forward Radek Faksa was placed on injured reserve to make room...

Panthers down another goalie, injured Driedger to miss weeksSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Florida goalie Chris Driedger will miss several weeks with what’s believed to be a groin injury, the latest health issue at that position for the Panthers.The Panthers announced the diagnosis Saturday, calling it a lower-body injury.Driedger was...

Canadian network kicks off 6 NHL broadcasts in Plains CreeWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Clarence Iron believes he is on a divine mission to revitalize the Plains Cree language through hockey.He will be the play-by-play announcer with host Earl Wood and analyst John Chabot on Sunday night when APTN televises...

Toews shines as Blackhawks beat Maple Leafs 6-2TORONTO (AP) Jonathan Toews had two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Saturday night for their fourth consecutive victory.Dominik Kubalik added two goals and an assist for Chicago (23-20-6), which improved to...

Tatar scores in shootout, Canadiens beat Golden Knights 5-4MONTREAL (AP) Carey Price went from dejection to jubilation in a matter of minutes.Price and the Montreal Canadiens squandered a two-goal lead late in the third period, but Tomas Tatar scored in the fourth round of a shootout for a...