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Jets beat Flames 4-0 to snap seven-game losing streak and clinch playoff spot

Jets beat Flames 4-0 to snap seven-game losing streak and clinch playoff spot

 

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29), Tyson Barrie (22), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) and Connor McDavid (97) celebrate Draisaitl's second goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Draisaitl, McDavid dominant as Oilers down beleaguered Canucks 4-1

Draisaitl, McDavid dominant as Oilers down beleaguered Canucks 4-1

 

Florida Panthers defenseman Markus Nutivaara (65) is checked by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nikita Zadorov (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

‘Everybody’s tired’ as condensed NHL schedule takes its toll

‘Everybody’s tired’ as condensed NHL schedule takes its toll

 

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) skates after the puck while being watched by Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Edmonton Oilers clinch playoff spot with 5-3 win over Vancouver Canucks

Edmonton Oilers clinch playoff spot with 5-3 win over Vancouver Canucks

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) skates after the puck while being watched by Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Winnipeg Jets centre Adam Lowry pressures Ottawa Senators goaltender Filip Gustavsson during first-period NHL action in Ottawa, Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Zaitsev scores winning goal to lead Ottawa Senators past slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1

Zaitsev scores winning goal to lead Ottawa Senators past slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1

Winnipeg Jets centre Adam Lowry pressures Ottawa Senators goaltender Filip Gustavsson during first-period NHL action in Ottawa, Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander (88) moves in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen during second-period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Cole Caufield scores his second OT winner, Canadiens edge Leafs 3-2

Cole Caufield scores his second OT winner, Canadiens edge Leafs 3-2

Toronto Maple Leafs’ William Nylander (88) moves in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen during second-period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Monday, May 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) makes the save on Calgary Flames' Andrew Mangiapane (88) during first-period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, April 29, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Lindholm scores twice as Calgary Flames defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1

Lindholm scores twice as Calgary Flames defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1

Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith (41) makes the save on Calgary Flames' Andrew Mangiapane (88) during first-period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, April 29, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Calgary Flames founding co-owner Byron “B.J.” Seaman dead at 97

Calgary Flames founding co-owner Byron “B.J.” Seaman dead at 97

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) watches as the puck flies next to New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Sprong scores early, Capitals shut out Islanders 1-0

Sprong scores early, Capitals shut out Islanders 1-0

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) watches as the puck flies next to New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NHL could adjust playoffs for travel restrictions in Canada

NHL could adjust playoffs for travel restrictions in Canada

The Los Angeles Kings enter the ice at the start of the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Monday, April 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

NHL reaches 7-year deal with Turner Sports, ending NBC run

NHL reaches 7-year deal with Turner Sports, ending NBC run

The Los Angeles Kings enter the ice at the start of the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Monday, April 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during second-period NHL action in Winnipeg, Monday, April 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade

Connor McDavid’s hat trick powers Oilers over Jets 6-1

Connor McDavid’s hat trick powers Oilers over Jets 6-1

Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid (97) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during second-period NHL action in Winnipeg, Monday, April 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade
Vancouver Canucks left wing Antoine Roussel (26) fights for control of the puck with Calgary Flames defenceman Noah Hanifin (55) during second period NHL action in Vancouver, Thursday, February 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Calgary Flames defenceman Noah Hanifin out for the season with shoulder injury

Calgary Flames defenceman Noah Hanifin out for the season with shoulder injury

Vancouver Canucks left wing Antoine Roussel (26) fights for control of the puck with Calgary Flames defenceman Noah Hanifin (55) during second period NHL action in Vancouver, Thursday, February 11, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Montreal Canadiens' Tyler Toffoli, right, celebrates a goal as Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom, centre, reacts during first-period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, April 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Montreal Canadiens put playoff distance on Calgary Flames with 2-1 win

Montreal Canadiens put playoff distance on Calgary Flames with 2-1 win

Montreal Canadiens' Tyler Toffoli, right, celebrates a goal as Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom, centre, reacts during first-period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Monday, April 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Tatar, right, and Calgary Flames' Derek Ryan chase the puck during third-period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Friday, April 23, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Monahan scores, assists on a pair of goals in Calgary’s 4-2 win over Montreal

Monahan scores, assists on a pair of goals in Calgary’s 4-2 win over Montreal

Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Tatar, right, and Calgary Flames' Derek Ryan chase the puck during third-period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Friday, April 23, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares, right, and William Nylander celebrate Tavares' goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Tavares is partnering with Special Olympics Canada to promote and raise funds for its Unified Sports programs, which aims to integrate individuals with and without intellectual disabilities on teams for training and competition to promote social engagement and development. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Leafs’ Tavares set to ‘pay it forward’ in new partnership with Special Olympics

Leafs’ Tavares set to ‘pay it forward’ in new partnership with Special Olympics

Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares, right, and William Nylander celebrate Tavares' goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Tavares is partnering with Special Olympics Canada to promote and raise funds for its Unified Sports programs, which aims to integrate individuals with and without intellectual disabilities on teams for training and competition to promote social engagement and development. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Toronto Maple Leafs' Nick Foligno (71) and Mitchell Marner (16) celebrate Marner's goal on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit (30) during second-period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, April 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Leafs end five-game winless skid with 5-3 win over Jets in North Division battle

Leafs end five-game winless skid with 5-3 win over Jets in North Division battle

Toronto Maple Leafs' Nick Foligno (71) and Mitchell Marner (16) celebrate Marner's goal on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit (30) during second-period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, April 22, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Anderson scores twice as Canadiens down Oilers 4-3

Anderson scores twice as Canadiens down Oilers 4-3

Vancouver Canucks' Tanner Pearson, right, celebrates after scoring against Toronto Maple Leafs goalie David Rittich during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pearson, Sutter each score twice as Canucks dump Leafs 6-3

Pearson, Sutter each score twice as Canucks dump Leafs 6-3

Vancouver Canucks' Tanner Pearson, right, celebrates after scoring against Toronto Maple Leafs goalie David Rittich during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) is stopped by Montreal Canadiens' goalie Jake Allen (34) during second-period NHL action in Edmonton, Monday, April 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

McDavid scores winner as part of three-point night, Oilers beat Canadiens

McDavid scores winner as part of three-point night, Oilers beat Canadiens

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) is stopped by Montreal Canadiens' goalie Jake Allen (34) during second-period NHL action in Edmonton, Monday, April 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson