Hockey

Mikko Rantanen scores as the Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks 3-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored his first goal with Carolina, helping the Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday night.

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Fleury posts shutout in final Montreal game, Wild blanks Canadiens 4-0

MONTREAL — Marc-Andre Fleury posted a 19-save shutout in what’s expected to be his final game in Montreal as the Minnesota Wild blanked the Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday night. Fleury, a 40-year-old from nearby Sorel, Que., is retiring after this season.

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Andlauer says he's all in and doesn't want any Ottawa Senators fan to think otherwise

OTTAWA — Michael Andlauer is all in and he doesn't want any Ottawa Senators fan to think otherwise.

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Utah Hockey Club narrows the choice of a name to 3 finalists. It won't be the Yeti or Wasatch

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club has chosen three finalists for the permanent team name it will adopt beginning with the 2025-26 NHL season.

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Stars' Miro Heiskanen week to week after a hit from Mark Stone. Defenceman won't play 4 Nations

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Stars defenceman Miro Heiskanen is week to week with a lower-body injury sustained on a big hit from Vegas captain Mark Stone, and the standout from Finland won't play in next month's 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

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'It's a battle right now': Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly on offensive woes

TORONTO — Morgan Rielly is used to contributing with the puck on his stick. The Maple Leafs defenceman had a career-high 68 points a couple of years back and chipped in another 58 last season as part of a well-oiled attack.

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Sabres host the Predators after Peterka's hat trick

Nashville Predators (18-24-7, in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (19-26-5, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m.

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Stars bring win streak into matchup with the Canucks

Vancouver Canucks (23-17-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (32-17-1, in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars take on the Vancouver Canucks with a three win streak on the line.

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Blues head into matchup with the Avalanche on losing streak

St. Louis Blues (23-24-4, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (29-21-2, in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues enter the matchup with the Colorado Avalanche after losing three games in a row.

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Kings take losing streak into game against the Lightning

Los Angeles Kings (26-16-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (26-20-3, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -153, Kings +128; over/under is 5.

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