Canadiens take third straight in 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

In Montreal, Sam Montembeault made 35 saves and the Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-2, on Monday.“I think you need some swagger and I think we’re building a lot of swagger right now,” Montreal coach Martin St. Louis said. … Continue reading

Flames score late to upend Jets, 3-1

In Calgary, Elias Lindholm scored with 47 seconds left in regulation to give the Flames a 2-1 lead over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday afternoon. Tyler Toffoli potted an empty-net goal for Calgary for a 3-1 final. Lindholm has scored … Continue reading

Canes dump Flyers in OT, 4-3

PHILADELPHIA – The Carolina Hurricanes’ Brett Pesce  scored with just 18 seconds left in extra time on Monday afternoon, to give the Canes a 43 win over the Flyers. “I knew [Trocheck] had time to make a play,” Pesce said. … Continue reading

Lindholm, Ekblad and Oettinger Named NHL ‘Three Stars’ of the Week

NEW YORK – Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm, Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 20. FIRST STAR – ELIAS LINDHOLM, C, CALGARY FLAMES Lindholm … Continue reading