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NHL: Canadiens, Wild each bring extended point streaks into clash

The Montreal Canadiens plan to honor Carey Price on Tuesday, one day after the winningest goaltender in franchise history was inducted as part of the Hockey Hall of Fame...

NHL: Blue Jackets out to build on defensive progress vs. Panthers

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made significant strides defensively in recent weeks and will look to build on...

NHL: Senators pulling out all stops with Capitals set to pay a visit

Ottawa goalie Linus Ullmark is expected to return when the Senators host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Ullmark,...

NHL: Rangers D Alberts Smits (upper body) out, week to week

New York Rangers rookie defenseman Alberts Smits is considered week to week with an upper-body injury, the team...

NHL: Canucks looking to snap skid against visiting Flyers

Despite how the past five weeks have played out, the Vancouver Canucks continue to see mild improvements. The Canucks...

NHL: Habs, Predators search for space amid playoff pushes

The Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators hope to create a bit more wiggle room in their tightly contested playoff races when they square off...

NHL: Avs go for two-game sweep of Jets with President’s Trophy in sight

Colorado and Winnipeg battled in a playoff-type game Thursday night, with the Avalanche holding on for a 3-2 win. They go for the sweep...

NHL: Penguins brace for Stars with Sidney Crosby status unknown

A Sidney Crosby-less Penguins team, which currently sits second in the Metropolitan Division but is only a mere two points from missing the playoffs...

NHL: Sharks, Blue Jackets hope to escape ruts with playoff races pumping

Time is running out for the San Jose Sharks as they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. San Jose (32-31-7, 71 points) is six...

NHL: Hurricanes vying for top seed in East with rising Devils on tap

The Carolina Hurricanes are comfortably in first place in the Metropolitan Division and battling for the top spot in the Eastern Conference as they...

NHL: Bruins try to steady recent roller-coaster stretch vs. Wild

The Boston Bruins can strengthen their hold on a playoff spot amid a crowded Eastern Conference field when they host one of the West's...