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Pastrnak scores Nos. 50, 51, Bruins defeat Hurricanes in shootout

Boston wins 7th straight; Carolina extends Metropolitan Division lead

by Kurt Dusterberg / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: BOS 4, CAR 3 - F/SO

DeBrusk lifts Bruins to victory in the shootout

Jake DeBrusk scored the shootout winner, David Pastrnak scored his 50th and 51st goal, helping the Bruins earn a 4-3 shootout win on the road

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RALEIGH, N.C. -- David Pastrnak scored his 50th and 51st goals of the season, and the Boston Bruins recovered to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout at PNC Arena on Sunday.

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game recap

Avalanche recover, defeat Coyotes in shootout to gain in Central

Rantanen has goal, assist for Colorado, which has won 8 of 9

by Alan Robinson / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: COL 4, ARI 3 - F/SO

Nichushkin lifts Avalanche to 4-3 shootout win

Valeri Nichushkin scored the game-winning goal to propel the Avalanche to a 4-3 win against the Coyotes in a shootout

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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who recovered for a 4-3 shootout win against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena on Sunday.

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game recap

Tavares scores twice, Maple Leafs hang on against Predators

Woll makes 23 saves for Toronto; Nashville has lost 5 of 7

by John Glennon / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: TOR 3, NSH 2

Tavares lifts Maple Leafs to win with 2 goals

John Tavares scored twice and picked up an assist, as the Maple Leafs held on to defeat the Predators, 3-2, on the road

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NASHVILLE -- John Tavares had two goals and an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday.

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game recap

Pettersson scores twice in 3rd, Canucks defeat Blackhawks

Forward extends point streak to 12 games for Vancouver, which has won 10 of 12

by Bruce Miles / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Recap: VAN 4, CHI 2

Pettersson propels Canucks to win with 2-goal game

Elias Pettersson recorded a 2-goal game, Ethan Bear earned 2 assists, helping the Canucks to a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks

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CHICAGO -- Elias Pettersson scored two third-period goals in a 1:03 span for the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday.

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Zizing 'Em Up

Zizing 'Em Up: Eichel ready for 1st trip to Stanley Cup Playoffs

Golden Knights forward, No. 2 pick in 2015 Draft, excited for chance to play for 'ultimate prize'

by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer

NHL.com staff writer Mike Zeisberger has been covering the NHL regularly since 1999. Each Sunday during the season, he will use his extensive network of hockey contacts to write his weekly notes column, "Zizing 'Em Up."

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NHL Insider

McDavid focused on Oilers playoff push, not pursuit of 70 goals

Edmonton captain needs 10 goals in final 9 games to reach milestone, says 'nothing's impossible'

by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer

EDMONTON -- Can Connor McDavid reach the prestigious 70-goal mark with three weeks remaining in the NHL regular season?

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The Buzz

NHL Buzz: Duchene week to week for Predators with upper-body injury

Blackhawks forward Toews resumes skating; Chychrun out weeks for Senators

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Welcome to the NHL Buzz. NHL.com has you covered with all the latest news.

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Short Shifts

Oilers prospect Fanti scores goalie goal for ECHL's Komets

23-year-old netminder splits empty net from behind his own in win

by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer

Edmonton Oilers prospect Ryan Fanti, a goalie for the Fort Wayne Komets, scored from behind his own net in a 6-3 ECHL victory against the Rapid City Rush on Sunday.

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news

Flyers Charities Carnival returns after 3-year absence due to pandemic

Fans enjoyed day of games, locker room tours, breakfast with mascot

by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

PHILADELPHIA -- The Flyers Charities Carnival returned Sunday for the first time in three years.

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fantasy

Fantasy hockey top 10 waiver wire pickups

Matheson, Hartman, Kochetkov worth adding in standard leagues; podcast analysis

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

Each week during the 2022-23 regular season, NHL.com will provide the top 10 players to add off the fantasy hockey waiver wire. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

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Short Shifts

Goal of the Season? Blue Jackets' Johnson hits the 'Michigan'

Check out the most sensational scores from around the NHL in 2022-23

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Johnson's lacrosse-style goal

NYI@CBJ: Johnson gives Blue Jackets lead in 2nd

Kent Johnson takes advantage of a turnover, picks the puck up on his stick and throws it in for a 'Michigan' goal, making it 3-2 in the 2nd

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Well, it was only a matter of time. But on Friday, we saw the first "Michigan" goal scored by an NHL player who actually went to the University of Michigan. And of course, it was on March 24.

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Player Safety

Lizotte suspended 1 game for actions in Kings game

Forward disciplined for cross-checking Morrissey of Jets

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Lizotte suspended one game

Lizotte suspended one game for cross-checking

Los Angeles Kings forward Blake Lizotte is suspended one game for cross-checking Jets defenseman Josh Morrisey on March 25th

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NEW YORK - Los Angeles Kings forward Blake Lizotte has been suspended for one game, without pay, for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey during NHL Game No. 1154 in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 25, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

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Unmasked

Unmasked: 'Recoil' technique helps Ullmark to best season for Bruins

Goalie opening mind to drifting backward leads to NHL highs in wins, GAA, save percentage

by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

Before Linus Ullmark could take a big step forward in his NHL career for the Boston Bruins this season, he had to first wrap his head around moving backward in his crease.

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Short Shifts

Ovechkin, Kuznetsov attend dinner at Malkin's house day before game

Penguins forward hosts Capitals players for meal

by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer

Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin are putting their rivalry aside.

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fantasy

Daily fantasy hockey picks, projections

Players to watch in key statistical categories for DFS contests; podcast analysis

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

NHL.com identifies daily fantasy hockey players to watch in key statistical categories for DFS contests throughout the 2022-23 season. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

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Short Shifts

Hurricanes arrive carrying puppies before game against Maple Leafs

Carolina players promote Pet Supply Drive with furry friends

by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer

The Carolina Hurricanes looked quite fetching during their arrivals on Saturday.

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Short Shifts

Rinne 'humbled' by statue unveiled in his honor by Predators

Former Nashville goalie has likeness erected outside Bridgestone Arena

by John Glennon / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

NASHVILLE -- Already a larger-than-life character in the eyes of many Nashville Predators fans, Pekka Rinne became that much more so in front of Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.

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prospect

CHL notebook: Kings prospect Clarke has scoring surge with Barrie

Defenseman making most of return to OHL after starting season with Los Angeles

by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor

Future NHL stars are developing in the Canadian Hockey League this season. Each week, NHL.com will highlight a few of the top NHL-affiliated prospects in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League and the Western Hockey League.

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NHL Insider

Coyotes eliminated, couldn't overcome lack of scoring, road woes

Miss playoffs 10th time in 11 seasons, look to prospects Guenther, Cooley for optimism in 2023-24

by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer

The Arizona Coyotes failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season.

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Short Shifts

Stafford hypes up Kings fans during Rams Night

NFL quarterback bangs drum, enjoys game at Crypto.com Arena

by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer

Matthew Stafford knows a thing or two about getting a Los Angeles crowd going.

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Short Shifts

NHL launches 'The Chaos Begins' ad for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Unique video uses art to show just how wild things can get in the postseason

by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer

The Stanley Cup Playoffs chaos is about to begin.

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podcast

Moore breaks down West playoff race on 'NHL @TheRink' podcast

ESPN analyst, 'NHL Mash-Up' co-host lauds Wild goalies, expected Maple Leafs-Lightning matchup in East

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Dominic Moore is finding it difficult to pick a favorite in the Western Conference with the Stanley Cup Playoffs less than a month away.

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injury

Laine out 2-4 weeks for Blue Jackets with triceps strain

Forward injured during practice drill, second-leading scorer for Columbus

by Craig Merz / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

COLUMBUS -- Patrik Laine is out 2-4 weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets because of a triceps strain sustained when taking a shot during the last drill of practice Thursday.

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injury

Anderson out remainder of season for Canadiens

Forward sustained high ankle sprain, scored 21 goals

NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Josh Anderson will miss the remainder of the season for the Montreal Canadiens because of a high ankle sprain.

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Short Shifts

President Biden jokes about Maple Leafs during Parliament speech

POTUS unhappy Toronto beat Flyers in January

by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer

President Joe Biden loves Canada, but the United States president says he hasn't forgiven the Toronto Maple Leafs just yet.

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Short Shifts

McDavid cracks up TNT studio with chirp at Bissonnette

Oilers captain gets big laughs after ruling out NHL comeback for analyst

by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer

Connor McDavid has owned everything in his path this NHL season, it's about time he pulled an own off the ice.

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NHL Draft

2023 NHL Draft Diary: Adam Fantilli

Michigan center, Hobey Baker finalist primed for NCAA Tournament after winning Big 10 title

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Adam Fantilli of the University of Michigan has been filing a draft diary for NHL.com this season leading up to the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 28-29. The 18-year-old freshman center (6-foot-2, 195 pounds), who was born in Nobleton, Ontario, is No. 2 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters presented by BioSteel. He leads NCAA Division I men's hockey with 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) and has nine power-play goals in 33 games this season. Fantilli is a top-10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award presented annually to recognize the top NCAA men's hockey player.

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NHL Insider

Bettman talks technology, sports betting in sit-down with Bloomberg TV

NHL Commissioner says giving game to fans 'on their terms' essential going forward

by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer

If there's one thing that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the League are looking to do moving forward, it's to bring more people to the game. In a sit-down with Business of Sports on Bloomberg TV, he said one important way to do this is through innovations in the business.

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NHL Insider

McDavid gets to 60 goals for Oilers with words, passes from Draisaitl

Center hits milestone after teammate told him this offseason it was within reach

by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer

EDMONTON -- Whether it comes via verbal encouragement from a friend or a pass to spring him on a breakaway (sometimes two), even a generational player like Connor McDavid needs help sometimes.

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