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The CALGARY and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/2/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CALGARY FLAMES vs CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 2, 2018 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PL OU ML 9 CALGARY 0 (-110) 6 -115 -105 -145 125 10 CHICAGO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , CALGARY Oddsmakers currently have the CALGARY listed...

AP Sports WriterCapitals pull away, beat Lightning 6-2 for 2-0 series leadBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals overcame a major hurdle by reaching the Eastern Conference final.Just like that, they're in a full-on sprint toward the finish.The Capitals scored in the opening minute...

N.Y. Rangers 1 2 3-6Colorado 0 1 2-3First Period-1, N.Y. Rangers, Boyle 8 (Hayes, McDonagh), 16:30.Second Period-2, N.Y. Rangers, Hayes 9, 1:47. 3, Colorado, Landeskog 11 (Mitchell, MacKinnon), 12:46. 4, N.Y. Rangers, Zuccarello 11 (Nash, Brassard), 16:02.Third Period-5, Colorado,...

Associated PressOlofsson sets rookie record in Sabres' 4-0 win over StarsBy JONAH BRONSTEINBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Victor Olofsson and the Buffalo Sabres are building confidence from a strong start to the season.The Sabres' rookie forward set an NHL record by becoming the first player to score his first seven...

Red Wings put Justin Abdelkader on buyout waiversNEW YORK (AP) NHL teams continue to clear salary cap space with free agency coming up later this week.The Detroit Red Wings placed forward Justin Abdelkader on unconditional waivers Tuesday for the purpose of buying out his contract. The Montreal Canadiens...

Associated PressGuentzel's third-period goal gives Pens 2-1 win over DucksBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Jake Guentzel has played with Sidney Crosby long enough to know he needs to get to the net when he sees Pittsburgh's captain take a defenseman wide.Guentzel was at the right place when he scored...

Blues acquire defenseman Justin Faulk in trade with 'CanesST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues have acquired All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Joel Edmundson and a prospect.The Blues also announced Tuesday that Faulk signed a seven-year contract extension worth $45.5 million...

Associated PressFleury shuts out former team; Knights defeat PenguinsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wasn't happy with his performance in his return to Pittsburgh two seasons ago.He had a much better time Saturday night.Fleury stopped 29 shots against his former team, leading the Golden...

AP Sports WriterCaps on top! Washington wins Stanley Cup, beats Vegas 4-3By GREG BEACHAMLAS VEGAS (AP) Alex Ovechkin put both hands to his head and screamed while he left the bench and skated into the thick of the Washington Capitals' joyous celebration.And right before Ovechkin hoisted the Stanley...

AP Sports WriterBruins gadfly Marchand staying out of trouble (sometimes)By JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) There's a dust-up in the corner, the referee raises his arm to signal a penalty, and Brad Marchand is right in the middle of it.Only this time, he's trying to keep the peace.The face-licking, stick-stomping...

Stars re-sign Mattias Janmark after unusual knee injuryFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Stars have signed forward Mattias Janmark to a $700,000 contract for next season after he missed this season because of an unusual knee injury.Janmark had a joint disorder in which the bone underneath the cartilage dies...

Stars introduce Montgomery as coach, from college to NHLDALLAS (AP) When Stars general manager Jim Nill started his third coaching search in five years, he took a look at the talented roster that is still among the youngest in the NHL.Their new coach is certainly accustomed to dealing...