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Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov score hat tricks, Wild get record-filled 10-7 victory over Canucks
Read full article: Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov score hat tricks, Wild get record-filled 10-7 victory over CanucksJoel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks and three assists for the Minnesota Wild, who faced a three-goal deficit in the second period before storming back with six unanswered goals and hanging on for a record-filled 10-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
Kaprizov scores, Wild beat Penguins 3-2 as Fleury makes 32 saves on night he's honored
Read full article: Kaprizov scores, Wild beat Penguins 3-2 as Fleury makes 32 saves on night he's honoredKirill Kaprizov scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 32 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not to
Read full article: Wild's Fleury wears mask in warmups on Native American Heritage night after the NHL says not toMarc-Andre Fleury wore a mask for warmups on the Minnesota Wild's Native American Heritage night after being told by the NHL that was not allowed.
Blackhawks begin dismantling, trade DeBrincat and Dach
Read full article: Blackhawks begin dismantling, trade DeBrincat and DachThe long-anticipated dismantling of the Chicago Blackhawks’ roster has begun with the team trading Alex DeBrincat to the Ottawa Senators and Kirby Dach to the Montreal Canadiens.
Tarasenko hat trick helps Blues take 3-2 series lead on Wild
Read full article: Tarasenko hat trick helps Blues take 3-2 series lead on WildVladimir Tarasenko had three goals in the third period to break open a tied game and series, and the St. Louis Blues pushed the Minnesota Wild to the edge of elimination with a 5-2 victory in Game 5.
Kaprizov gets hat trick as Wild thump Blues 6-2, even series
Read full article: Kaprizov gets hat trick as Wild thump Blues 6-2, even seriesKirill Kaprizov had a hat trick and Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice for the Minnesota Wild, who snapped back at the St. Louis Blues with a 6-2 victory to even their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
NHL trade deadline: Lightning add Paul; Leafs get Giordano
Read full article: NHL trade deadline: Lightning add Paul; Leafs get GiordanoThe two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning made another trade on the eve of the deadline aimed at becoming the NHL’s first team to win three in a row since the 1980s.
Avs beat Blackhawks 2-0, extend record home streak to 16
Read full article: Avs beat Blackhawks 2-0, extend record home streak to 16Nazem Kadri and Mikko Rantanen scored, Pavel Francouz made 23 saves for his third career shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 to extend their franchise-record home winning streak to 16 games.
Red Sox owners reach agreement to buy Pittsburgh Penguins
Read full article: Red Sox owners reach agreement to buy Pittsburgh PenguinsFenway Sports Group has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins that would give the conglomerate controlling interest in one of the NHL’s marquee franchises.
Price makes 26 saves, Habs top Vegas 4-1, one win from Final
Read full article: Price makes 26 saves, Habs top Vegas 4-1, one win from FinalCarey Price made 26 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to 4-1 road victory over the Vegas Golden Knight, putting the Canadiens one win away from the Stanley Cup Final.
Vegas opens Stanley Cup semifinal with 4-1 win over Montreal
Read full article: Vegas opens Stanley Cup semifinal with 4-1 win over MontrealShea Theodore had a goal and an assist, Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 in the first game of the Stanley Cup semifinal.
Golden Knights top Avalanche 6-3, reach Stanley Cup semis
Read full article: Golden Knights top Avalanche 6-3, reach Stanley Cup semisAlex Pietrangelo scored his first goal of the postseason to break a tie and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-3 in Game 6 to advance to the Stanley Cup semifinals.
McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon finalists for NHL MVP honors
Read full article: McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon finalists for NHL MVP honorsEdmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named finalists for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.
Stone scores early in OT, Knights beat Avs 3-2 in Game 5
Read full article: Stone scores early in OT, Knights beat Avs 3-2 in Game 5Mark Stone scored on a breakaway 50 seconds into overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 and take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Marchessault's hat trick lifts Vegas to 5-1 win over Avs
Read full article: Marchessault's hat trick lifts Vegas to 5-1 win over AvsJonathan Marchessault had his fourth career hat trick to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche to tie their second-round series at two games apiece.
Marchessault, Pacioretty score late to lift Vegas past Avs
Read full article: Marchessault, Pacioretty score late to lift Vegas past AvsJonathan Marchessault and Max Pacioretty scored 45 seconds apart in the third period to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.
Rantanen scores OT winner, Avs up 2-0 in series vs. Knights
Read full article: Rantanen scores OT winner, Avs up 2-0 in series vs. KnightsMikko Rantanen scored a power-play goal 2:07 into overtime, Philipp Grubauer outdueled fellow Vezina Trophy finalist Marc-Andre Fleury and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Vegas' Reaves suspended 2 games by NHL for hit vs. Avalanche
Read full article: Vegas' Reaves suspended 2 games by NHL for hit vs. AvalancheVegas forward Ryan Reaves was suspended two games by the NHL for his roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct on Colorado’s Ryan Graves during the Golden Knights’ 7-1 loss in Game 1 of their second-round series Sunday.
Avalanche blaze past Knights 7-1 in penalty-filled Game 1
Read full article: Avalanche blaze past Knights 7-1 in penalty-filled Game 1Nathan MacKinnon and Gabriel Landeskog each scored twice as the well-rested Colorado Avalanche made quick work of Vegas with their speed, beating the Golden Knights 7-1 in a skirmish-filled Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Janmark has hat trick to lead Vegas to Game 7 win over Wild
Read full article: Janmark has hat trick to lead Vegas to Game 7 win over WildMattias Janmark notched his first career hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Minnesota Wild with a 6-2 win in Game 7 of their opening-round series.
Wild stave off elimination with just 14 shots, top Vegas 4-2
Read full article: Wild stave off elimination with just 14 shots, top Vegas 4-2Cam Talbot made 37 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 despite having only 14 shots on goal to stave off elimination in their opening-round playoff series.
Golden Knights clinch playoff berth with 5-2 win over Sharks
Read full article: Golden Knights clinch playoff berth with 5-2 win over SharksJJonathan Marchessault scored twice and the Vegas Golden Knights became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff berth, beating the San Jose Sharks 5-2 for their eighth straight victory.
Avs beat Golden Knights 3-2 in delayed Lake Tahoe game
Read full article: Avs beat Golden Knights 3-2 in delayed Lake Tahoe gameVegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) races for the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of of Outdoor Lake Tahoe NHL hockey game at Stateline, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli))STATELINE, Nev. – Nathan MacKinnon scored a dazzling goal more than nine hours after assisting on another to highlight a most unusual and lengthy outdoor game at Lake Tahoe that the Colorado Avalanche won 3-2 over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Although it’s fair to say that none of those had the picturesque setting of this rink located on the 18th fairway of a golf course on the shores of Lake Tahoe and surrounded by trees with snow-covered mountains towering in the background. Fleury made 36 saves for Vegas and fell to 0-3 in three career outdoor game starts. AdPART 1The Avs controlled the play under the sun, getting an early goal from Girard and outshooting Vegas 17-8 in the first 20 minutes.
Tahoe setting is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL games
Read full article: Tahoe setting is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL gamesWorkers put the finishing touches on the temporary ice rink, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, built at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, that will host two NHL games, this weekend at Stateline, Nev. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)STATELINE, Nev. – Some players snapped pictures of Lake Tahoe and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains as they came out for their first look at the picturesque outdoor rink that will host a pair of NHL games this weekend. This is a drop the mic type outdoor rink. The guys really, really enjoyed it today. The only thing we’re missing is fans.”AdWith the COVID-19 pandemic limiting attendance at games, the NHL took the opportunity to hold a pair of outdoor games at a unique setting unlike the 30 previous outdoor games at stadiums.
Golden Knights' 3 PP goals spoil Sharks home debut, 3-1
Read full article: Golden Knights' 3 PP goals spoil Sharks home debut, 3-1Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) reacts after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. San Jose was given the unbalanced schedule because of local restrictions that banned contact sports and practices, forcing the Sharks to hold training camp in Arizona. DEBOER’S RETURNThe game is the first back in San Jose for Vegas coach Peter DeBoer, who was fired by the Sharks in December 2019. He was hired last January by Vegas but hadn’t faced San Jose until Saturday. AdSIMEK SIDELINEDSharks D Radim Simek left in the second period after taking two hard hits from Marchessault.
The Latest: NHL says Tomas Nosek of Vegas out with COVID
Read full article: The Latest: NHL says Tomas Nosek of Vegas out with COVIDVegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) celebrates after defenseman Zach Whitecloud, left, scored against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The NHL says Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Nosek has tested positive for COVID-19 after he was removed from playing in a 5-4 win over Anaheim on Tuesday night. The NHL says the Golden Knights home game against the Ducks remains scheduled for Thursday, pending test results of players and staff on both teams. In other coronavirus pandemic developments, Minnesota forward Victor Rask was added to the NHL’s COVID-19 list. The Wild now have 13 players on the list, with their games postponed through at least Saturday.
Vegas signs Alex Pietrangelo to $61.6M, seven-year contract
Read full article: Vegas signs Alex Pietrangelo to $61.6M, seven-year contractFILE - In this Feb. 16, 2020, file photo, St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo plays against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. The Vegas Golden Knights have agreed to terms on a $61.6 million, seven-year contract with top free agent Pietrangelo, a person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)Alex Pietrangelo is Vegas bound, and the Golden Knights are shuffling the deck to fit him in. Pietrangelo signed a $61.6 million, seven-year deal with Vegas on Monday that carries an $8.8 million annual salary cap hit through 2027. The Toronto area native flew to Las Vegas on Saturday to meet with the Golden Knights brass and owner Bill Foley, a visit that paved the way for this contract.