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Oilers pounce on Kraken early en route to 4-2 win

Oilers pounce on Kraken early en route to 4-2 win

SEATTLE (AP) — Vasily Podkolzin and Jeff Skinner scored in the first 5 1/2 minutes and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.
O'Reilly nets hat trick as Predators burn Flames 4-1

O'Reilly nets hat trick as Predators burn Flames 4-1

CALGARY — Ryan O'Reilly scored his fifth career hat trick on Saturday to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025

Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025

Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Seattle 2 Toronto 6 Boston 4 Montreal 2 Colorado 1 (SO) Nashville 4 Calgary 1 Detroit 4 Winnipeg 2 Washington 7 N.Y. Rangers 4 San Jose 3 New Jersey 2 Minnesota 4 Carolina 0 Columbus 6 St.
WHL roundup: Parr paces Blades to 4-2 win over Warriors

WHL roundup: Parr paces Blades to 4-2 win over Warriors

MOOSE JAW, Sask. — Tyler Parr scored twice and Grayden Siepmann pitched in with two assists as the visiting Saskatoon Blades defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 4-2 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.
Jets' defencemen really feel the pain of losing 4-2 to Red Wings

Jets' defencemen really feel the pain of losing 4-2 to Red Wings

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets were hurting from more than a third consecutive loss on Saturday. The 4-2 setback to the Detroit Red Wings came with a pair of injuries to defencemen — one that was manageable and one that’s up in the air.
Matthew Knies nets hat trick as Leafs beat Bruins 6-4 in Auston Matthews return

Matthew Knies nets hat trick as Leafs beat Bruins 6-4 in Auston Matthews return

TORONTO — The return from injury of Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews proved to be quite the tonic for linemates Matthew Knies and Mitch Marner on Saturday night.
U.S. downs Czechia, Finland tops Sweden to set up gold-medal final at world juniors

U.S. downs Czechia, Finland tops Sweden to set up gold-medal final at world juniors

OTTAWA — The United States sits one win from history. Gabe Perreault and Ryan Leonard had a goal and an assist each Saturday as the Americans beat Czechia 4-1 to book a place in the gold-medal game at the world junior hockey championship.
Dach, Caufield score in shootout as Canadiens roll past Avalanche 2-1

Dach, Caufield score in shootout as Canadiens roll past Avalanche 2-1

DENVER (AP) — Kirby Dach and Cole Caufield scored in the shootout, Jakub Dobes had 22 saves in regulation, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Saturday night.
OHL roundup: Steelheads get fine Finn-ish in 5-4 overtime win over Firebirds

OHL roundup: Steelheads get fine Finn-ish in 5-4 overtime win over Firebirds

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Finn Harding scored 27 seconds into overtime and the Brampton Steelheads edged the visiting Flint Firebirds 5-4 in Ontario Hockey League action on Saturday at the CAA Centre.
Red Wings soar past Jets 4-2 for fourth straight win

Red Wings soar past Jets 4-2 for fourth straight win

WINNIPEG — Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each scored power-play goals to help lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday that extended their winning streak to a season-high four games.