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Kaprizov scores twice as surging Wild beat Lightning 5-1

Kaprizov scores twice as surging Wild beat Lightning 5-1

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Wednesday night for their ninth victory in 11 games. Joel Eriksson Ek, Calen Addison and Sam Steel also scored for Minnesota.
Vanecek makes 32 saves as Devils roll past Red Wings 5-1

Vanecek makes 32 saves as Devils roll past Red Wings 5-1

DETROIT (AP) — Vitek Vanecek made 32 saves and blanked Detroit for 58 minutes as the New Jersey Devils downed the Red Wings 5-1 on Wednesday night. Dougie Hamilton, Nico Hischier, Alexander Holtz and Jack Hughes each had a goal and an assist.
'It's just that little acknowledgment': NHLers embrace unique MVP awards

'It's just that little acknowledgment': NHLers embrace unique MVP awards

The hard hat is a classic and wrestling belts are en vogue. Among the various items NHL teams use to celebrate their top performers, though, the Ottawa Senators are unique.
Blackhawks recall Fs Lukas Reichel, Brett Seney from minors

Blackhawks recall Fs Lukas Reichel, Brett Seney from minors

CHICAGO (AP) — The banged-up Chicago Blackhawks recalled forwards Lukas Reichel and Brett Seney from the minors on Wednesday. Chicago also placed forwards MacKenzie Entwistle and Jujhar Khaira on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 27.
Rangers give forward Jimmy Vesey 2-year contract extension

Rangers give forward Jimmy Vesey 2-year contract extension

NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran forward Jimmy Vesey has turned a training camp tryout with the New York Rangers into a contract that runs through the 2024-25 season.
Canucks take on the Avalanche on losing streak

Canucks take on the Avalanche on losing streak

Colorado Avalanche (19-14-3, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (16-17-3, sixth in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Thursday, 10 p.m.
Predators take on the Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes

Predators take on the Metropolitan Division-leading Hurricanes

Nashville Predators (15-14-6, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (25-7-6, first in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Penguins come into matchup with the Golden Knights on losing streak

Penguins come into matchup with the Golden Knights on losing streak

Pittsburgh Penguins (19-12-6, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (26-12-2, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.
Minnesota hosts Tampa Bay following Hartman's 2-goal showing

Minnesota hosts Tampa Bay following Hartman's 2-goal showing

Tampa Bay Lightning (23-11-1, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (21-13-2, third in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Wild -118, Lightning -102; over/under is 6.
Washington visits Columbus after Ovechkin's 2-goal game

Washington visits Columbus after Ovechkin's 2-goal game

Washington Capitals (21-13-6, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (11-23-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.