Hockey

Wild stars Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek sure know how to make an entrance and brighten a playoff picture

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The scoring punch the Minnesota Wild have been sorely lacking made a timely and triumphant appearance, following the long-awaited return of vital forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov from their long-term injuries.

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Nathan MacKinnon will sit against Canucks, may be out for rest of regular season to heal up and rest

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon's 116 points is tied for the league lead with three games to go in the regular season. That may very well be the total he winds up with, too.

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Toronto Maple Leafs sign defenceman Blake Smith to entry-level contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Blake Smith to a three-year contract, the NHL team said Thursday. The entry-level contract begins next season.

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Predators coach Andrew Brunette rejoins team after missing 2 games due to personal matter

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette has rejoined the team after missing the past two games while attending to a personal matter.

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Anaheim visits Los Angeles after Gauthier's 2-goal game

Anaheim Ducks (35-35-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (44-24-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -361, Ducks +284; over/under is 5.

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Islanders host the Rangers after Holmstrom's 2-goal game

New York Rangers (36-35-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (34-32-11, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -121, Rangers +100; over/under is 5.

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Pittsburgh visits New Jersey after Hayes' 2-goal game

Pittsburgh Penguins (32-35-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (41-30-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m.

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Maple Leafs beat Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Knies scored a game-winning goal in overtime to record his second hat trick of the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday night.

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Injury-plagued Edmonton Oilers get key piece back with McDavid's return

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid couldn’t have come back to the Edmonton Oilers at a more opportune time — or in a much more dramatic fashion.

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Maple Leafs beat Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Knies scored a game-winning goal in overtime to record his second hat trick of the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday night.

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