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Alexander Nylander of Team Sweden helped put Finland on the brink of elimination after a pair of nasty moves. Alex Nylander had an assortment of treats to offer in Sweden’s 3-1 win over the defending champions from Finland on Thursday. After the Finns failed to double their lead on a lengthy 5-on-3, Nylander served up a beautiful dish for Lias Andersson to tie it up. Continue to Article

December 29, 2016 9:32:pm EST

When David Backes takes a hard high hit that leaves him in a pile on the ice, it’s a disturbing sight. Backes was trying to gain the red line for a dump-in, and awkwardly lurched his body forward. Backes flew backwards and crashed to the ice. Continue to Article

December 29, 2016 8:46:pm EST

When David Backes takes a hard high hit that leaves him in a pile on the ice, it’s a disturbing sight. Backes was trying to gain the red line for a dump-in, and awkwardly lurched his body forward. Backes flew backwards and crashed to the ice. Continue to Article

December 29, 2016 8:31:pm EST

With a six-point gap in the standings, the Buffalo Sabres are hoping to make up some ground on the Boston Bruins in a home-and-home series over three days. The Sabres (13-13-8) host the Bruins (18-15-4) at 7 pm. on Thursday before heading to Boston for a matinee game on Saturday at 1 p.m. After picking up its first regulation win in its past five games on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, the Sabres view the upcoming home-and-home series as a potentially pivotal one. Continue to Article

December 29, 2016 1:06:am EST