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BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — After missing Pittsburgh's final two games before the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off , Sidney Crosby took part in Canada's first practice Monday and declared himself good to go.

VANCOUVER — The United States will not have star defenceman Quinn Hughes in the lineup at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. The Vancouver Canucks captain has been ruled out of the competition due to an undisclosed injury.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Schmaltz scored the shootout winner , leading the Utah Hockey Club to a 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

MONTREAL — Sidney Crosby flashed a wide smile and hoisted the trophy over his head. It was Sept. 29, 2016, and Canada had just defeated Team Europe 2-1 in a knife-edged World Cup final. The tournament's format wasn't perfect.

MONTREAL — Victor Hedman didn't plan to celebrate the Tampa Bay Lightning’s winning streak with head coach Jon Cooper on Sunday night.

MONTREAL (AP) — Victor Hedman had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the slumping Montreal Canadiens 5-3 Sunday in the final NHL game before the 4 Nations Face-Off.

MONTREAL — Victor Hedman had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning hung on for a 5-3 win over the slumping Montreal Canadiens in the final game before the 4 Nations Face-Off on Sunday afternoon.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Schmaltz scored the shootout winner , leading the Utah Hockey Club to a 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato held four pucks in his right hand — one for each of his career-high four points — and posed for a picture to commemorate the occasion. It was another memorable moment in a career-best season for Donato.

Utah Hockey Club (23-23-9, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (36-11-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -208, Utah Hockey Club +172; over/under is 5.