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Blackhawks end losing skid by burning Flames 4-3

CALGARY — The last-place Chicago Blackhawks ended an eight-game losing skid on Tuesday and, at the same time, dealt the Calgary Flames' playoff hopes a crippling blow.

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WHL roundup: Sidorov plays OT hero as Blades edge Pats 4-3

REGINA — Egor Sidorov's second goal of the game, scored at 5:19 of overtime, gave the Saskatoon Blades a 4-3 Western Hockey League playoff victory on Tuesday night.

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Blue Jays end 3-game skid in Merrifield's return to KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

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Woll solid in goal, Aston-Reese scores twice as Leafs down lowly Blue Jackets 4-2

TORONTO — Joseph Woll entered this season wanting to be prepared for whatever came his way. With less than two weeks left on the NHL schedule, the rookie goaltender is right where he wants to be.

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Vancouver Canucks sign Ohio State defenceman Cole McWard to entry-level deal

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have inked yet another college free agent, signing defenceman Cole McWard to a two-year, entry-level deal on Tuesday.

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OHL roundup: Rangers one win away from sweeping Spitfires

KITCHENER, Ont.

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Necas scores in OT as Hurricanes edge Senators 3-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Stuck on the ice for gruelling overtime shifts, Martin Necas knew he had better come up with an answer. Necas scored with 40.

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Siakam scores 22, leads Raptors over Hornets 120-100

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from four 9-point first quarter deficits to roll past the Charlotte Hornets 120-100 on Tuesday night.

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Red Wings finish road trip by crushing Canadiens 5-0

MONTREAL — With dreams of clinching a playoff spot all but over, the Detroit Red Wings leaned on the positives to end their season.

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QMJHL roundup: Dominant Remparts one win away from sweeping Islanders

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Quebec Remparts finished with 27 wins and 48 points more than the Charlottetown Islanders this season, so naturally they were expected to be huge favourites in their first-round Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff series.

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