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Oilers win 16th straight to move within one of tying NHL record, beating Predators 4-1

Oilers win 16th straight to move within one of tying NHL record, beating Predators 4-1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers won their 16th straight game to move within one of tying the NHL record, beating the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday.
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Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer out eight weeks with fractured foot

Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer out eight weeks with fractured foot

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames say forward A.J. Greer will be out for eight weeks with a fractured foot.
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Garrett stops 33 shots as Calgary Hitmen down Brandon Wheat Kings 8-0

Garrett stops 33 shots as Calgary Hitmen down Brandon Wheat Kings 8-0

CALGARY — Alex Garrett stopped 33 shots as the Calgary Hitmen defeated the Brandon Wheat Kings 8-0 in Western Hockey League play Friday night. Maxim Muranov and Ben Kindel led the way offensively for Calgary (19-18-5-1) with two goals apiece.
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Oilers' Skinner stays on even keel as his roller-coaster career reaches a new high

Oilers' Skinner stays on even keel as his roller-coaster career reaches a new high

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner was born and raised in Edmonton as a die-hard Oilers fan. Even in his wildest dreams, he could not have imagined that he’d break a team record held by Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr.
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Edmonton father charged with second-degree murder in death of five-week old baby

Edmonton father charged with second-degree murder in death of five-week old baby

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged in the death of his infant son. Police say in a news release that paramedics responded to a residence for a baby in medical distress on Feb. 5, 2023.
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Canadian energy producers dismayed by Biden's move to pause U.S. LNG approvals

Canadian energy producers dismayed by Biden's move to pause U.S. LNG approvals

CALGARY — Canada's energy industry is reacting with dismay to U.S. President Joe Biden's move to pause approvals of new liquefied natural gas export terminals in that country.
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Columbus Blue Jackets hand Calgary Flames fourth straight loss with 5-2 win

Columbus Blue Jackets hand Calgary Flames fourth straight loss with 5-2 win

CALGARY — It took 47 games but Columbus' first shorthanded goal of the season was a big one on Thursday. Coming off the stick of Alexandre Texier, the goal broke a 2-2 tie and propelled the Blue Jackets to a 5-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames.
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Edmonton Oilers extend winning streak to 15 with win over Chicago Blackhawks

Edmonton Oilers extend winning streak to 15 with win over Chicago Blackhawks

EDMONTON — It was a classic case of not asking how, but how many? Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist and backup goalie Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers kept their spectacular streak alive with a 3-0 victory
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Texier gets 1st short-handed goal of season for Blue Jackets in 5-2 win over slumping Flames

Texier gets 1st short-handed goal of season for Blue Jackets in 5-2 win over slumping Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alexandre Texier scored Columbus' first short-handed goal this season and the Blue Jackets beat the skidding Calgary Flames 5-2 on Thursday night.
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Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks

Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, backup Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers won their 15th straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday nigh
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