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Canadiens play the Blackhawks on 3-game winning streak

Canadiens play the Blackhawks on 3-game winning streak

Montreal Canadiens (17-17-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (12-24-2, in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m.
Andre Lee scores his 1st NHL goal, and the Kings blank the slumping Devils 3-0

Andre Lee scores his 1st NHL goal, and the Kings blank the slumping Devils 3-0

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Lee scored his first NHL goal, Darcy Kuemper recorded his second shutout of the season and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday for their third straight win.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to miss another game with injury

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews to miss another game with injury

TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews skated with his teammates Wednesday, but will not play Thursday against the New York Islanders.
McKinnon, Draisaitl, Markstrom the NHL's three stars in December

McKinnon, Draisaitl, Markstrom the NHL's three stars in December

NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl and New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom were named the NHL's three stars for December.
Canadians defenceman Hutson the NHL's rookie of the month for December

Canadians defenceman Hutson the NHL's rookie of the month for December

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson got the nod as the NHL's rookie of the month for December. The 20-year-old had two goals and 11 assists in 14 games.
Calgary Flames say they believe in their playoff prospects, even if others don't

Calgary Flames say they believe in their playoff prospects, even if others don't

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames woke up on the first day of 2025 in an NHL playoff spot to the surprise of many.
Toronto brings road win streak into matchup with New York

Toronto brings road win streak into matchup with New York

Toronto Maple Leafs (23-13-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (14-17-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Blue Jackets host the Red Wings after shootout win

Blue Jackets host the Red Wings after shootout win

Detroit Red Wings (15-18-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (16-16-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Sharks take losing streak into home matchup with the Lightning

Sharks take losing streak into home matchup with the Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning (20-12-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (11-23-6, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks play the Tampa Bay Lightning as losers of eight in a row.
Vegas and Philadelphia meet for non-conference matchup

Vegas and Philadelphia meet for non-conference matchup

Philadelphia Flyers (17-17-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (25-9-3, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.