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RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes won their last game indoors before their first game outdoors.

Coach Luke Richardson has judged the Hawks more by effort level than scoreboard results this season. He typically has been satisfied, but he was not in an ugly 4-0 defeat Tuesday.

Thanks to Dach’s mental maturation and the Canadiens’ trust in him, he’s the team’s leading scorer since New Year’s Day. Meanwhile, Jonathan Toews remains away from the Blackhawks and Alex Stalock actually isn’t concussed.

MONTREAL — The Islanders played far from crisp hockey. And it cost them in a had-to-have game.

Could the Hawks trade Lafferty for a package comparable to what the Canadiens gave up in 2020 for Josh Anderson? It’s unlikely but possible.

This was not the NHL's plan.

The Sabres have a real chance to play spoiler to a playoff hopeful this season.

MONTREAL — The Red Wings have been talking much recently about stringing some victories together.

NEW YORK — Cole Caufield’s goal at 8:56 of the third period gave the visiting Montreal Canadiens, playing their second game in New York in less than 24 hours after their loss to the Islanders Saturday night, a stunning 2-1 victory over Rangers at Madison Square Garden Sunday.

ELMONT, N.Y. — The Islanders still aren’t scoring many goals and this latest effort won’t squelch doubts about the team’s playoff viability. But at least they won this time.

MONTREAL – One major spot for Kraken improvement during what’s now becoming a season-defining win streak had been their inability to start games effectively.