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Penguins sign goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to 4-year contract extension
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Marc-Andre Fleury isn’t going anywhere.
OHL players Betzold and Marchment suspended 15 games each for social media abuse
TORONTO – The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Peterborough Petes centre Greg Betzold and Belleville Bulls forward Jake Marchment for 15 games each after screenshots emerged of the players using vulgar and abusive language in conversations women on a social media site.
Anaheim Ducks stars Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry sent home before game due to the flu
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ducks forwards Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry were sent home before Anaheim’s game against the New York Islanders with the flu.
Pegulas committed to building stadium for Buffalo Bills, ending Toronto series
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Terry and Kim Pegula are committed to building a stadium for the Buffalo Bills and are working on ending the team’s series of annual home games in Toronto.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
NHL helmets comes to life with airbrushed flair for goalies around the league
Steve Mason unzipped the bag and inside found zombie heads with mouths agape staring right back at him through whitewashed eyes.
Maple Leafs forward Ashton suspended 20 games for violation of drug policy
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Carter Ashton has been suspended for 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association’s drug policy.
Ottawa benches idea of naming Montreal bridge after Maurice Richard
QUEBEC – A federal cabinet minister has benched the idea of naming a new Montreal bridge after hockey great Maurice Richard.
Despite comeback win over U.S., Canada knows it has to be better at Four Nations
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Canadian head coach Doug Derraugh knows his team can’t keep relying on dramatic third periods against the United States.
Hoffman scores twice, Anderson stops 34 shots as Sens blank Wild
OTTAWA – Some nights are just more fun — and this was one of them for Craig Anderson.
Hamilton has goal, 2 assists as streaking Bruins use flurry in 3rd to beat skidding Oilers 5-2
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins have plenty of time to develop consistency. For now, scoring in spurts seems to be working just fine.
Paquette scores 1st 2 NHL goals, Lightning complete 4-game home sweep by beating Flames 5-2
TAMPA, Fla. – A scoreless night from star Steven Stamkos was no problem for the surging Tampa Bay Lightning.
Sidney Crosby scores shootout winner to lead Penguins over Jets 4-3
WINNIPEG – They were quiet for most of the night, but the Pittsburgh Penguins’ two biggest stars did enough in the shootout to lead their team to a 4-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets in a penalty-filled game on Thursday night.
Tanguay scores in regulation and shootout to lift Avalanche to 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
DENVER – The Toronto Maple Leafs filed into their locker room after the first period and saw Daniel Winnik walking around and feeling fine.
Thursday’s Scoreboard
Thursday’s Games
Top administrator Nicholson predicts NHL players will return to Winter Games
BANGKOK – A senior Canadian hockey official believes NHL players will return to the Winter Olympics, and is urging an early decision this time.
Guy Lapointe to have Canadiens jersey retired on Saturday night
MONTREAL – Guy Lapointe knows who he’ll be thinking of as the Montreal Canadiens retire his No. 5 jersey on Saturday night.
Gordon scores late, Oilers beat Sabres to snap losing skid at four
BUFFALO, N.Y. – In a season full of lessons, the Edmonton Oilers learned a quick one to snap their losing streak.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
Oilers welcome offensive contribution from fourth-liner Boyd Gordon
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Boyd Gordon is a specialist. He kills penalties, blocks shots and above all else wins more faceoffs than he loses.
Carlyle says Leafs following protocol as Winnik won’t play vs. Rangers
TORONTO – Daniel Winnik will not play for the Maple Leafs against the Rangers on Saturday night, two days after taking a headfirst fall.
Wayne Gretzky admits to considering Toronto Maple Leafs presidency
TORONTO – Wayne Gretzky is at peace with never representing the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Defence great Lapointe has No. 5 jersey retired by Habs in emotional ceremony
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens’ Big Three have been reunited in the Bell Centre rafters.
Perreault stars in shootout as Jets beat Senators 2-1; goalies dominant
OTTAWA – Mathieu Perreault is still looking for his first goal of the season — sort of.