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 Wild 4, Predators 2
The Minnesota Wild became only the fifth visiting team to beat the
Nashville Predators, posting a 4-2 win that included a late
empty-netter.
Getting two goals from its fourth line and another solid game from
goalie Devan Dubnyk, Minnesota (33-22-7) won for the 12th time in 15
games.
The Predators (41-14-7) fell to 26-4-1 at home but still have the
best overall record in the NHL.
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Canadiens 5, Blue Jackets 2
Left winger Max Pacioretty scored his 30th goal of the season and
defenseman P.K. Subban had a goal and two assists as the Montreal
Canadiens made quick work of the Columbus Blue Jackets, winning 5-2.
The Canadiens, who have won three straight and earned points in 10
of their last 11 games, swept the three-game season series against
the Blue Jackets.
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Rangers 4, Coyotes 3
Right winger Lee Stempniak scored his second goal of the game with
2:14 remaining in the third period to give the New York Rangers a
4-3 home win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Arizona led 3-1 after the first period, before giving up three goals
to slump to its eight consecutive loss, all in regulation.
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Blackhawks 3, Panthers 0
Goalie Corey Crawford made 20 saves to earn the 12th shutout of his
career and the Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Florida Panthers 3-0.
Florida, who earlier in the day traded two draft picks to the New
Jersey Devils for five-time NHL scoring champ Jaromir Jagr, lost its
fourth straight game overall in another setback to its playoff
hopes.
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Maple Leafs 3, Flyers 2
Jonathan Bernier stopped 47-of-49 shots and the Toronto Maple Leafs
held on to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Center Tyler Bozak had a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs
(25-31-5), who won their second successive game, while the Flyers
(26-25-11) lost their second in a row.
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Blues 2, Jets 1 (SO)
Center Alexander Steen scored the shootout winner as the St Louis
Blues defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on the road.
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Sabres 6, Canucks 3
Center Torrey Mitchell scored twice, including the game winner, to
lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 6-3 home victory over the Vancouver
Canucks. (Compiled by Andrew Both)
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