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Bailey powers Islanders past Flyers 4-2

Bailey powers Islanders past Flyers 4-2

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Bailey picked a perfect time to break out of his scoring slump. Bailey scored twice 1:23 apart in the third period, stopping a 12-game drought, and the New York Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Saturday.
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Bruins sign 42-year-old Zdeno Chara to 1-year extension

Bruins sign 42-year-old Zdeno Chara to 1-year extension

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have signed 42-year-old defenceman Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $2 million contract extension. General manager Don Sweeney made the announcement Saturday, adding the deal through the 2019-20 season includes an additional $1.
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Silfverberg's OT goal lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over Sharks

Silfverberg's OT goal lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over Sharks

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jakob Silfverberg and the Anaheim Ducks long saw their playoff hopes evaporate, but that hasn't stopped them from trying to end the season with some momentum.
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Kunin's goal helps Wild edge Capitals, move into wild-card

Kunin's goal helps Wild edge Capitals, move into wild-card

Luke Kunin scored the go-ahead goal with 7:35 left, Devan Dubnyk made 21 saves and the Minnesota Wild moved into playoff position by beating the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Friday night.
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Wild edge Capitals 2-1 to move into playoff position

Wild edge Capitals 2-1 to move into playoff position

WASHINGTON — Jordan Greenway pumped his fist, and Luke Kunin held out his arms waiting for teammates to join him. They celebrated like kids after performing like seasoned veterans.
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Predators sign Rem Pitlick to two-year, entry-level contract

Predators sign Rem Pitlick to two-year, entry-level contract

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have signed forward Rem Pitlick to a two-year, entry-level contract. Pitlick, who is 5-foot-9 and 196 pounds, just finished his junior season at the University of Minnesota.
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NHL called in Cree helps revive, sustain Indigenous language: hockey analyst

NHL called in Cree helps revive, sustain Indigenous language: hockey analyst

An NHL game called in Plains Cree is a step toward keeping Indigenous languages alive, says a hockey analyst.
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Holtby says he won't go with Capitals to White House

Holtby says he won't go with Capitals to White House

ARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby said Friday he will not join his teammates next week for a White House celebration of their Stanley Cup championship.
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Embattled Senators owner Melnyk calls out media, Ottawa mayor Watson

Embattled Senators owner Melnyk calls out media, Ottawa mayor Watson

OTTAWA — Embattled Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has once again incurred the wrath of some his team's fans after making contentious comments on an Ottawa radio show Friday morning.
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Capitals defenceman Michal Kempny out indefinitely

Capitals defenceman Michal Kempny out indefinitely

WASHINGTON — The defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals have lost top-four defenceman Michal Kempny to an injury. Coach Todd Reirden said Friday that Kempny is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.
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