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BOSTON -- While all eyes in the New England area will be getting ready for their Patriots on Sunday, another special event takes place at TD Garden.

Mikael Granlund got his first career hat trick, helping the Minnesota Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Saturday night.

All eyez on AB, as usual.

In a period that included goals from stars Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin, a rare one from Trevor van Riemsdyk proved to be the difference.

After going four consecutive games without a goal, Sidney Crosby came up big against the St. Louis Blues.

If only the Devils could replicate this level of play in New Jersey, their playoff aspirations might not seem so bleak.

Ron Hainsey knows the Carolina Hurricanes need to make up ground quickly to reach the playoffs for the first time in eight years.

William Nylander ended up with bragging rights over his good friend, David Pastrnak, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins in a wild game.

Petr Mrazek was ready for everything the Nashville Predators threw at him Saturday night — and they had plenty to offer.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are hopeful that a shootout win over Anaheim will jumpstart a playoff push.

Robin Lehner relied on his knowledge of his former team to earn his first shutout of the season.

HOUSTON (AP) Paul Tagliabue's rejection by Hall of Fame voters didn't come as a surprise to one of the biggest critics of the NFL's research and handling of head injuries.

Even if it's only for a short time, "This is Us" star Sterling K. Brown sees the Super Bowl as time to put politics aside and come together.

HOUSTON (AP) Even if it's only for a short time, ''This is Us'' star Sterling K. Brown sees the Super Bowl as time to put politics aside and come together.

The vote ended in a landslide for the Chargers defensive end.

(STATS) - San Diego will play five home games while trying to defend the Pioneer Football League title in its 11-game schedule that was announced Saturday.

HOUSTON (AP) The Latest on The Associated Press 2016 NFL awards (all times local):

HOUSTON (AP) Atlanta's Matt Ryan beats out New England's Tom Brady for Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award.

In 2003, LT became the first player to rush for 1,000 yards and catch 100 passes.

HOUSTON (AP) Running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Terrell Davis and quarterback Kurt Warner are part of the seven-man class heading into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.