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"Some of the penalties are just awful decisions. You know, different situations that are completely preventable," he said. "Is it because we haven’t played for a while? Possibly but I think that would be using it as an excuse. I didn’t think we were ready to play tonight. That’s not a good sign for us at all, especially early in the season." … [Read more...] about Johansson’s goal gives Wild another OT win against Kings

"It's a great team win," Markstrom said. "It's weirder than I thought it would be. It's weird seeing the team you played for so long on the other side. I just tried to do my part and stay focused on the puck. The guys in front of me played a great game." … [Read more...] about Markstrom records shutout, Flames top Canucks 3-0

Catching Vegas overly aggressive in the offensive zone, the Ducks capitalized on a 3-1 rush when defenseman Jacob Larsson found an open seam to get the puck to Comtois, who was waiting at the doorstep to punch it past Fleury. It was Comtois’ 10th career goal, four of which have come against the Golden Knights. Comtois also scored Anaheim’s only two goals in Thursday’s 5-2 season-opening loss against Vegas. … [Read more...] about Pacioretty lifts Golden Knights past Ducks in OT

Enes Kanter added 12 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks for the Blazers, who have won five of their last six. Guard CJ McCollum left the game at halftime because of a left foot sprain, but coach Terry Stotts said afterward that X-Rays had ruled out more serious injury.  … [Read more...] about Lillard helps Blazers rally for a 112-106 win over Hawks

Some players were angry at being classified as close contacts merely for being on board those flights with people who later tested positive and, therefore, forced into a harsher quarantine than the broader group of players who’ll be allowed out of their rooms to practice for up to five hours per day. … [Read more...] about Players in lockdown after positive virus cases in Australia