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Benson's birthday goal evens series for Sabres Benson's birthday goal evens series for Sabres

Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Sabres beat the Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday to even the series at 2-2.

Knights' McNabb tossed for hit on Ducks' Poehling Knights' McNabb tossed for hit on Ducks' Poehling

Ducks center Ryan Poehling was helped off the ice after being checked hard into the boards by Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb nearly midway through the first period of their Game 5 meeting Tuesday night.

Bruins' McAvoy gets 6 games for slashing Benson Bruins' McAvoy gets 6 games for slashing Benson

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy received a six-game suspension for slashing Buffalo's Zach Benson in Game 6 of their first-round series.

Avs' Manson fined $5K for stick hit to McCarron Avs' Manson fined $5K for stick hit to McCarron

Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson was fined $5,000 on Tuesday, the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement, for hitting Wild center Michael McCarron with the blunt end of his stick Monday night.

Judge upholds charges in Gaudreaus' deaths Judge upholds charges in Gaudreaus' deaths

Attorneys for the accused driver in the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau argued that charges should be dismissed over a discrepancy in blood alcohol level reporting.

Crosby to play for Team Canada at hockey worlds Crosby to play for Team Canada at hockey worlds

Penguins star Sidney Crosby is joining Team Canada ahead of its run at the men's world hockey championships. This will be Crosby's fourth appearance in the tournament.

Pens GM: 'Love' to have Malkin back next season Pens GM: 'Love' to have Malkin back next season

Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas said Tuesday that he would "love" to have longtime center Evgeni Malkin back for a 21st season with the franchise.

Blue Jackets give Coyle 6-year, $36 million deal Blue Jackets give Coyle 6-year, $36 million deal

The Blue Jackets have re-signed center Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million contract.

🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick 🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick

McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?