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WHL Roundup: Thunderbirds top Winterhawks 3-1 in battle of Western Conference's best

WHL Roundup: Thunderbirds top Winterhawks 3-1 in battle of Western Conference's best

PORTLAND, Ore. — Thomas Milic made 35 saves to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 3-1 win over the Portland Winterhawks in a battle between the Western Conference's top teams on Wednesday.
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Draisaitl, McDavid lead Oilers past slumping Blackhawks 5-4

Draisaitl, McDavid lead Oilers past slumping Blackhawks 5-4

CHICAGO (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, helping the Edmonton Oilers top the slumping Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Wednesday night for their third straight win.
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Marner ties Maple Leafs record in 3-1 win over Sharks

Marner ties Maple Leafs record in 3-1 win over Sharks

TORONTO (AP) — Pierre Engvall scored with 2:27 left in regulation, Mitch Marner had a goal to stretch his point streak to a franchise record-tying 18 games, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Wednesday night.
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QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs make good on comeback with 5-4 shootout win over Phoenix

QMJHL Roundup: Foreurs make good on comeback with 5-4 shootout win over Phoenix

VAL-D'OR, Que. — Kale McCallum capped the Val-d'Or Foreurs' comeback with the shootout winner to top the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-4 on Wednesday. Down 4-1 late in the second period, the Foreurs roared back, scoring three unanswered goals.
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Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson showing he belongs among NHL elite

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson showing he belongs among NHL elite

Jason Robertson was late to training camp after navigating a tricky contract negotiation. The winger didn't feel ready for the Dallas Stars' final exhibition game, preferring to use extra practice time to get sharp for the regular season.
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Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in gambling case

Puig changing plea to not guilty of lying in gambling case

NEW YORK (AP) — Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig has decided to withdraw his agreement to plead guilty to a charge of lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation.
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Marner ties franchise record with 18-game point streak, Leafs down Sharks 3-1

Marner ties franchise record with 18-game point streak, Leafs down Sharks 3-1

TORONTO — Mitch Marner inexplicably looked to pass with history on his stick and an empty net staring him down.
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Williamson scores 33, powers Pelicans past Raptors 126-108

Williamson scores 33, powers Pelicans past Raptors 126-108

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 33 points, four steals and two blocks, and Trey Murphy added six 3-pointers and 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 126-108 on Wednesday night. The Pelicans shot 52.
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OHL Roundup: Knights squeeze past Otters in shootout to earn sixth win in a row

OHL Roundup: Knights squeeze past Otters in shootout to earn sixth win in a row

ERIE, Pa. — Mathieu Paris scored the winning goal, Zach Bowen made the game-sealing save and the London Knights escaped with a 3-2 shootout win over the Erie Otters on Wednesday.
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Halak-led Rangers defeat Senators 3-1 to snap three-game losing skid

Halak-led Rangers defeat Senators 3-1 to snap three-game losing skid

OTTAWA — The New York Rangers couldn’t have asked for more from Jaroslav Halak Wednesday night. The 37-year-old netminder earned his first win of the season behind a 34-save effort, leading the Rangers to a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators.
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