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Malkin scores 2 in season debut as Penguins win
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Wednesday, 12 January 2022 00:28
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Evgeni Malkin couldn't have dreamed up a better return to the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup.The four-time All-Star and 2012 Hart Trophy winner scored twice and had an assist in his season debut Tuesday night as the surging Penguins rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks."Obviously we were hopeful that he'd have an immediate impact, and to…
Couture dodges fake octopus, nets Sharks OT win
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Wednesday, 12 January 2022 00:31
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- First Logan Couture dodged a fake octopus. Seconds later, he scored an overtime winner.All in all, an eventful return to the lineup following a five-day absence for COVID-19.Couture scored in overtime moments after a fan threw a fake octopus on the ice, and the Sharks beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night."It's definitely not…
Eichel joins Knights skate: 'An emotional moment'
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Tuesday, 11 January 2022 14:00
Jack Eichel said he was like a kid on Christmas morning during his first skate with the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday."It's a bit of an emotional moment for me. Another step in the process," he said after practice. "I know it's only an optional morning skate. But after everything that I've been through, things are getting back to normal."Eichel's…
Wild look long term, secure Merrill with extension
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Tuesday, 11 January 2022 14:17
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Wild agreed to terms Tuesday with defenseman Jon Merrill on a three-year, $3.6 million contract extension through the 2024-25 season.The 29-year-old from Oklahoma City has tied his career high with three goals to go with eight assists, a plus-8 rating and 51 blocked shots in 33 games this season, his first with the Wild,…
Islanders coach Trotz put in COVID-19 protocol
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Tuesday, 11 January 2022 14:22
New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz and defenseman Ryan Pulock were placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Tuesday.Trotz just returned to the team Saturday after taking a leave of absence. Pulock hasn't played since Nov. 15 because of a lower-body injury.New York hasn't played since Jan. 1. It had a four-game trip to play the Seattle Kraken, Vancouver Canucks,…
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