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DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored twice, captain Jamie Benn tipped in a goal and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Friday night.

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine scored 3:20 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on ... STARS 4, RED WINGS 1 DALLAS — Jason Robertson had one of three first-period ...

DALLAS — Jason Robertson scored twice ... Philadelphia fell 6-1 at the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Philadelphia is 1-7-1 in the second game of back-to-backs this season.

Since the New York Rangers traded their most recent captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks back on December 6th, the Blueshirts have been without a captain.

Robertson's stellar January continues -- he now has eight goals and 10 assists over 14 appearances this month. The 25-year-old winger helped out on the second of Wyatt Johnston's three goals, which tied the game in the third period. Robertson is up to 17 goals, 29 assists, 133 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 50 contests.

The Texas Rangers have a problem in their bullpen; they don't have a closer. Their three most prominent relievers who had experience closing games - Jose Lecler

Aside from Minter, the Mets are set to enter spring training with Edwin Diaz, Reed Garrett, Dedniel Nunez, Jose Butto (provided he is not considered for starting duty) and Sean Reid-Foley as the top returning relief options. Huascar Brazoban and lefty Danny Young are others returning who could compete for jobs.

When Jesse Chavez made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 2008, Sebastian Walcott was just 2 years old. Now the 41-year-old Chavez and 18-year-old Walcott will share a clubhouse in Surprise, Ariz., this spring.

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The New York Rangers' season is turning into a disaster. After a 12-5-1 start, the team has gone 4-13-0 in its last 17 games. Trading away former captain Jacob Trouba and 2019 second overall pick ...