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Many top NHL free agents remain unsigned 24 hours in

It’s 24 hours into NHL free agency — do you know where your top free agents are?

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Bobby Ryan shoots to revive career with rebuilding Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Bobby Ryan was looking for a fresh start and a place to revive his career after it was stunted in part by alcohol issues.

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Bobby Ryan shoots to revive career with rebuilding Red Wings

DETROIT (AP) — Bobby Ryan was looking for a fresh start and a place to revive his career after it was stunted in part by alcohol issues.

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Goalies get shuffled in NHL free agency; Lightning depleted

It didn’t take long for the bubble to begin bursting on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup party.

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Lundqvist to Caps, goalie carousel spins in NHL free agency

Nets around the NHL will look very different next season after a flurry of musical goaltenders in free agency.

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Jets acquire Stastny; Capitals agree to sign Lundqvist

Center Paul Stastny is returning to the Winnipeg Jets after a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, a move completed just before the NHL’s free-agency signing period opened on Friday.

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Jets acquire Stastny as trade kicks off NHL free agency

Center Paul Stastny is returning to the Winnipeg Jets after a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, a move completed just before the NHL’s free-agency signing period opened on Friday.

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No Frenzy? NHL free agency an unknown given flat salary cap

After an easy decision atop the NHL draft, general manager Jeff Gorton doesn't know what his New York Rangers or any team will do when free agency opens on Friday.

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Sabres open to re-signing Kahun before free agency opens

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams would like to re-sign promising young forward Dominik Kahun, but not if the player has arbitration rights.

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Trade action heats up at NHL draft ahead of free agency

Two Stanley Cup-winning players got traded, a few others got new contracts and almost 200 prospects got to — virtually — live out their dreams by having their names called on the second day of the NHL draft.

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Sabres open to re-signing Kahun before free agency opens

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams would like to re-sign promising young forward Dominik Kahun, but not if the player has arbitration rights.

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Agent to AP: Kahun doesn't rule out re-signing with Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Promising young forward Dominik Kahun is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the Buffalo Sabres chose not to issue a qualifying offer to retain his rights by an NHL deadline Wednesday.

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Trade action heats up at NHL draft ahead of free agency

Two Stanley Cup-winning players got traded, a few others got new contracts and almost 200 prospects got to — virtually — live out their dreams by having their names called on the second day of the NHL draft.

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Trades begin heating up at NHL draft ahead of free agency

Two Stanley Cup-winning players were on the move Wednesday before even 10 players had been selected on the second day of the NHL draft.

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Trades start heating up at NHL draft as Penguins deal Murray

Trade action is heating up on the second day of the NHL draft.

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Hank to DC? Lundqvist 'really solid candidate' for Capitals

After losing one defenseman possibly for the season and bringing back another one, the Washington Capitals could be on the verge of adding a big name in goal.

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Byfield becomes highest-drafted Black player in NHL history

Quinton Byfield became the highest drafted Black player in NHL history on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Kings selected him with the second pick.

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NY Rangers select Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

Alexis Lafreniere wanted to take the stage at Montreal’s Bell Centre near his home and hear his name announced at the NHL draft.

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NHL targeting Jan. 1 to begin next season

Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday night the NHL is targeting a Jan. 1 start for next season.

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Columbus, Montreal make only player trade on Day 1 of draft

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens completed a deal, and that was about it.

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Hank to DC? Lundqvist 'really solid candidate' for Capitals

After losing one defenseman possibly for the season and bringing back another one, the Washington Capitals could be on the verge of adding a big name in goal.

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Columbus, Montreal make only player trade on Day 1 of draft

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens completed a deal, and that was about it.

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Byfield becomes highest-drafted Black player in NHL history

Quinton Byfield became the highest drafted Black player in NHL history on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Kings selected him with the second pick.

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NHL targeting Jan. 1 to begin next season

Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday night the NHL is targeting a Jan. 1 start for next season.

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NY Rangers select Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

Alexis Lafreniere wanted to take the stage at Montreal’s Bell Centre near his home and hear his name announced at the NHL draft.

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Capitals sign Dillon to 4-year deal, Kempny out 6-8 months

The Washington Capitals lost one defenseman possibly for the season, so they brought back another one.

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Columbus, Montreal open trading with Domi-Anderson swap

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens got a jump on the trading action before the start of the NHL draft Tuesday with an intriguing swap of forwards.

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Sabres GM Adams says he has no intention of trading Eichel

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rather than focusing on his first NHL draft as a general manager, Kevyn Adams was busy re-assuring the Buffalo Sabres fanbase he has no intention of trading captain Jack Eichel.

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Sabres GM Adams says he has no intention of trading Eichel

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rather than focusing on his first NHL draft as a general manager, Kevyn Adams was busy re-assuring the Buffalo Sabres fanbase he has no intention of trading captain Jack Eichel.

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NHL draft difficult to predict beyond top-three selections

With three picks in the first round of the NHL draft on Tuesday, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald faces a bit of a dilemma.

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Rangers have work to do despite having top pick in NHL draft

New York Rangers president John Davidson refuses to get ahead of himself with his team in the unique position of holding the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft while also coming off an appearance in the expanded 24-team playoffs.

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Coyotes put speedy forward Michael Grabner on buyout waivers

The Arizona Coyotes placed Michael Grabner on waivers Saturday for the purpose of buying out the speedy forward's contract.

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Vegas re-signs goalie Robin Lehner to $25M, 5-year deal

Lennox Lehner is almost 6 years old and already has five hockey jerseys because his father has bounced around the NHL so much.

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Coyotes put speedy forward Michael Grabner on buyout waivers

The Arizona Coyotes placed Michael Grabner on waivers Saturday for the purpose of buying out the speedy forward's contract.

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Vegas re-signs goalie Robin Lehner to $25M, 5-year deal

Lennox Lehner is almost 6 years old and already has five hockey jerseys because his father has bounced around the NHL so much.

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Puck already dropped on NHL offseason that could be a frenzy

Even before the Tampa Bay Lightning returned home to celebrate their Stanley Cup championship, Julien BriseBois was on the phone with other NHL general managers about what to do next.

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Puck already dropped on NHL offseason that could be a frenzy

Even before the Tampa Bay Lightning returned home to celebrate their Stanley Cup championship, Julien BriseBois was on the phone with other NHL general managers about what to do next.

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Lamoriello juggles keeping Isles intact and signing Barzal

Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is hoping he can keep his roster mostly intact while knowing he still must re-sign star forward Mathew Barzal, despite having limited room under the NHL’s flat salary cap.

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Lightning lift Stanley Cup in capping NHL's marathon season

Defenseman Ryan McDonagh was preparing to answer one last question regarding the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stanley Cup championship when teammates Nikita Kucherov and Alex Killorn crashed the room, putting an abrupt and celebratory end to the news conference.

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Lamoriello juggles keeping Isles intact and signing Barzal

Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is hoping he can keep his roster mostly intact while knowing he still must re-sign star forward Mathew Barzal, despite having limited room under the NHL’s flat salary cap.

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Lightning lift Stanley Cup in capping NHL's marathon season

Defenseman Ryan McDonagh was preparing to answer one last question regarding the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stanley Cup championship when teammates Nikita Kucherov and Alex Killorn crashed the room, putting an abrupt and celebratory end to the news conference.

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Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning were still in Toronto, they enjoyed some fresh air outside at the football stadium inside the bubble.

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Tampa Bay's Stamkos in rare company as injured Cup captain

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos greeted Game 4 overtime hero Kevin Shattenkirk with a hug in the tunnel after the game. After the Tampa Bay Lightning missed out on their first chance to win the Stanley Cup in double overtime a night later, Stamkos walked into the locker room …

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Maroon becomes back-to-back Cup winner with Blues, Lightning

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Patrick Maroon didn't get the chance this time to lower the Stanley Cup so that his son, Anthony, could kiss it before lifting it again over his shoulders.

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Bubble hockey champions: Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The joyful yells from the bench could be heard in the empty arena in the final seconds and the roar from players when Commissioner Gary Bettman called for Steven Stamkos to accept the Stanley Cup echoed even louder.

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Maroon becomes back-to-back Cup winner with Blues, Lightning

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Patrick Maroon didn't get the chance this time to lower the Stanley Cup so that his son, Anthony, could kiss it before lifting it again over his shoulders.

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Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning were still in Toronto, they enjoyed some fresh air outside at the football stadium inside the bubble.

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Bubble hockey champions: Tampa Bay Lightning win Stanley Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The joyful yells from the bench could be heard in the empty arena in the final seconds and the roar from players when Commissioner Gary Bettman called for Steven Stamkos to accept the Stanley Cup echoed even louder.

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Lightning up 2-0 on Stars, 20 minutes from Stanley Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning lead the Dallas Stars 2-0 after two periods in Game 6 of the final Monday night and are 20 minutes away from winning the Stanley Cup.

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Point scores, Lightning lead Stars 1-0 after 1st in Game 6

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Penalties continue to hurt the Dallas Stars, and the Tampa Bay Lightning's power play keeps making them pay in the Stanley Cup Final.

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Bubble won't be back for full 2020-21 NHL season

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The 64 days spent in the NHL playoff bubble feel like six months to Barclay Goodrow.

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Plucky Stars, leading Lightning confident going into Game 6

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After a very un-Dallas Stars-like first overtime period in which they sat back and let the Tampa Bay Lightning take it to them, players and coaches in the locker room had a very distinct message.

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Perry, Pavelski and Stars force Stanley Cup Game 6 vs Tampa

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — More than a decade since Corey Perry won the Stanley Cup as a young player and years after Joe Pavelski fell two wins short, the greybeards aren't ready to leave the bubble and give up on another opportunity for a championship just yet.

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Perry, Pavelski and Stars force Stanley Cup Game 6 vs Tampa

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — More than a decade since Corey Perry won the Stanley Cup as a young player and years after Joe Pavelski fell two wins short, the greybeards aren't ready to leave the bubble and give up on another opportunity for a championship just yet.

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Perry, Pavelski and Stars force Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Joe Pavelski and Corey Perry don't want to leave the bubble just yet.

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Stars and Lightning going to 2nd OT in Game 5 of Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars are going to double overtime in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night tied at 2.

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Pavelski ties it in 3rd, Stars and Lightning to OT in Game 5

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Joe Pavelski doesn't want to leave the bubble just yet.

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Palat scores, Lightning tie Stars at 1 after 2 in Game 5

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ondrej Palat scored to pull the Tampa Bay Lightning into a 1-1 tie with the Dallas Stars after two periods of Game 5 of the final Saturday night as they try to finish the series and win the Stanley Cup.

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Perry gives Stars 1-0 lead after 1 in Game 5 of Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Corey Perry scored to give the Dallas Stars a 1-0 lead on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night as they try to avoid elimination.

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Like in 2009, back-to-back could tilt this Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dan Bylsma sees some parallels between this Stanley Cup Final that features games on back-to-back nights and the last time it happened in 2009 when he was the winning coach.

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Shattenkirk scores in OT, Lightning up 3-1, on verge of Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Kevin Shattenkirk will never forget having his contract bought out in the summer of 2019 and joining the Tampa Bay Lightning because he felt their core players had a similar chip on their shoulders after a shocking first-round exit.

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'Black Aces' in bubble have toughest job in NHL playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When Joel Kiviranta capped a hat trick by scoring the series-clinching goal in overtime in his playoff debut in the second round, the young Finn had one real desire.

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Shattenkirk scores in OT, Lightning up 3-1, on verge of Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Kevin Shattenkirk will never forget having his contract bought out in the summer of 2019 and joining the Tampa Bay Lightning because he felt their core players had a similar chip on their shoulders after a shocking first-round exit.

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Stars, Lightning going to overtime in Game 4 of Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning are going into overtime in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night.

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Gourde pulls Lightning into 3-3 tie with Stars in Game 4

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Yanni Gourde scored with 1:06 left in the second to pull the Tampa Bay Lightning even with the Dallas Stars at 3 after two periods of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night.

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Stars lead Lightning 2-1 after one in Cup Final Game 4

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — John Klingberg and Joe Pavelski scored and the Dallas Stars led the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 after the first period Friday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Like in 2009, back-to-back could tilt this Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dan Bylsma sees some parallels between this Stanley Cup Final that features games on back-to-back nights and the last time it happened in 2009 when he was the winning coach.

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Lightning's Stamkos out for Game 4, not ruled out for series

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos made a lasting mark on this Stanley Cup Final with an iconic goal, though that could be the last time he takes this ice in the series.

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Cracking Khudobin: How Lightning have solved Stars goalie

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The goaltender known as “Dobby” has lost some of his magic in the Stanley Cup Final.

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Cracking Khudobin: How Lightning have solved Stars goalie

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The goaltender known as “Dobby” has lost some of his magic in the Stanley Cup Final.

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Stamkos scores, leaves, Lightning beat Stars 5-2 in Game 3

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — As soon as Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, his Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated on the ice and the bench with 211 days of pent up excitement.

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Stamkos scores, leaves, Lightning beat Stars 5-2 in Game 3

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — As soon as Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, his Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated on the ice and the bench with 211 days of pent up excitement.

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Stamkos scores, leaves Game 3, Lightning up 5-1 on Stars

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, left with injury and the Tampa Bay Lightning kept dominating without him.

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Stamkos scores on first shot, Lightning lead Stars 2-1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, and the Tampa Bay Lightning lead the Dallas Stars 2-1 after one period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night.

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Stamkos seen: Lightning captain returns for Game 3 of final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Seen Stamkos? Just in time for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Bubble crankiness ratchets up the nasty for Stars-Lightning

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pat Maroon shot a puck into the Dallas bench, nailing an opponent in the face. Victor Hedman tripped Corey Perry before a faceoff. Perry put Tampa Bay's Cedric Paquette into a headlock before getting flipped over.

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STANLEY CUP NOTEBOOK: Seguin's goal drought at 11 games

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — With 76 seconds left in a game last round and the Dallas Stars clinging to a one-goal lead, Tyler Seguin laid out in front of a slap shot to block it and help preserve a victory.

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Stanley Cup Faceoff: Stars, Lightning showing value of draws

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When Ron Francis knew something was working on faceoffs, he would experiment and not use his best moves right away.

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Bubble crankiness ratchets up the nasty for Stars-Lightning

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pat Maroon shot a puck into the Dallas bench, nailing an opponent in the face. Victor Hedman tripped Corey Perry before a faceoff. Perry put Tampa Bay's Cedric Paquette into a headlock before getting flipped over.

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STANLEY CUP NOTEBOOK: Seguin's goal drought at 11 games

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — With 76 seconds left in a game last round and the Dallas Stars clinging to a one-goal lead, Tyler Seguin laid out in front of a slap shot to block it and help preserve a victory.

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Comeau injured in Stars' Cup Final Game 2 loss to Lightning

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Blake Comeau left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with an injury after taking a big, high hit from Tampa Bay’s Ryan McDonagh in the second period.

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Oilers' Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVP

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Stanley Cup Final is in Edmonton, and Oilers star Leon Draisaitl made history Monday night.

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Parade to penalty box could prevent Stars Stanley Cup parade

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — There is no telling what a championship parade might look like in a pandemic. If the Dallas Stars don't stop taking so many penalties, they won't have to worry about that.

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Parade to penalty box could prevent Stars Stanley Cup parade

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — There is no telling what a championship parade might look like in a pandemic. If the Dallas Stars don't stop taking so many penalties, they won't have to worry about that.

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Comeau injured in Stars' Cup Final Game 2 loss to Lightning

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Blake Comeau left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with an injury after taking a big, high hit from Tampa Bay’s Ryan McDonagh in the second period.

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Oilers' Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVP

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Stanley Cup Final is in Edmonton, and Oilers star Leon Draisaitl made history Monday night.

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No more swallowing the whistle: Penalties affecting playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Whitecloud covered his face with his gloved right hand in anguish inside the penalty box. By the time he collected himself and walked out, the Dallas Stars were celebrating an overtime victory to send them to the Stanley Cup Final.

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No more swallowing the whistle: Penalties affecting playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Zach Whitecloud covered his face with his gloved right hand in anguish inside the penalty box. By the time he collected himself and walked out, the Dallas Stars were celebrating an overtime victory to send them to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Slow-starting Lightning seek early spark vs Stars in Game 2

Blake Coleman and the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to have to focus on having faster starts to games if they’re going to count on enjoying better finishes against the Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Final.

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'Dobby' for Conn Smythe? Stars' Khudobin is making his case

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Born when Kazakhstan was still part of the Soviet Union, Anton Khudobin just wanted to make it to the NHL one day. Little did he dream of winning the Stanley Cup.

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Bettman: Next NHL season could start in December or January

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Gary Bettman will take his first sigh of relief in months when he presents the Stanley Cup.

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'Hit 'em!' Stars hammer Tampa 4-1 to open Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dallas Stars players on the bench yelled at their teammates, “Hit ’em!” They did, over and over, the body checks and the shouts easily heard throughout an arena left empty because of the pandemic for this most unusual Stanley Cup Final.

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'Hit 'em!' Stars hammer Tampa 4-1 to open Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Dallas Stars players on the bench yelled at their teammates, “Hit ’em!” They did, over and over, the body checks and the shouts easily heard throughout an arena left empty because of the pandemic for this most unusual Stanley Cup Final.

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Dallas Stars beat Lightning 4-1 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The well-rested Dallas Stars took it to the banged-up Tampa Bay Lightning with the play and physicality early and goaltender Anton Khudobin closed it out with 22 third-period saves to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final 4-1 on Saturday night.

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Stars lead Lightning 3-1 after 2 periods in Game 1 of final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jamie Oleksiak and Joel Kiviranta scored to give the Dallas Stars a 3-1 lead on the Tampa Bay Lightning after two periods of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night.

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Stars come out hitting Lightning in Stanley Cup Final Game 1

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Dallas Stars came out hitting the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, which is tied at 1 after the first period.

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Stanley Cup on display for Stars-Lightning Game 1 of final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final got under way between the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night with the trophy stationed rinkside inside the NHL bubble.

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Bettman: Next NHL season could start in December or January

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Gary Bettman will take his first sigh of relief in months when he presents the Stanley Cup.

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Lightning's Cooper vs. Stars' Bowness is NHL coaching first

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Two nights after the Dallas Stars advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, their coaching staff was seated at a table for dinner in the NHL bubble right next to their counterparts from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Lightning put past behind in advancing to Stanley Cup Final

Jon Cooper experienced difficulty in finding the right words.

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Cirelli scores in OT, Lighting beat Isles to reach Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Five years after socially distancing from the Prince of Wales Trophy and losing in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning got their hands on and arms around it to embrace their Eastern Conference championship.

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Stars, Lightning meet in nontraditional Stanley Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The leaves are starting to change color around the NHL playoff bubble, and, at most, seven games remain before the Stanley Cup is handed out.

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NHL playoffs showcase Russia's goaltending renaissance

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nikolai Khabibulin wakes up in Yekaterinburg to watch NHL playoff highlights and beams with pride at the saves made by so many Russian goaltenders.

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Cirelli scores in OT, Lighting beat Isles to reach Cup Final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Five years after socially distancing from the Prince of Wales Trophy and losing in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning got their hands on and arms around it to embrace their Eastern Conference championship.

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NHL playoffs showcase Russia's goaltending renaissance

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nikolai Khabibulin wakes up in Yekaterinburg to watch NHL playoff highlights and beams with pride at the saves made by so many Russian goaltenders.

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Blues hire Montgomery as assistant months after Stars firing

Jim Montgomery is getting a second chance to coach in the NHL after being hired by the St. Louis Blues as an assistant coach less than a year since he was fired by the Dallas Stars for unprofessional conduct.

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Sabres acquire Eric Staal in sending Johansson to Wild

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kevyn Adams didn’t have to do too much homework on center Eric Staal in completing his first trade as Buffalo Sabres general manager.

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Blues hire Montgomery as assistant months after Stars firing

Jim Montgomery is getting a second chance to coach in the NHL after being hired by the St. Louis Blues as an assistant coach less than a year since he was fired by the Dallas Stars for unprofessional conduct.

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Sabres acquire Eric Staal in sending Johansson to Wild

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kevyn Adams didn’t have to do too much homework on center Eric Staal in completing his first trade as Buffalo Sabres general manager.

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Lightning face adversity and Islanders in East final Game 6

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Jon Cooper might have reacted differently five years ago to losing in double overtime in Tampa Bay's first chance to move on to the Stanley Cup Final, sulking with his head down and kicking the nearest soda can.

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Capitals hire Stanley Cup-winning coach Peter Laviolette

Peter Laviolette sees the Washington Capitals as another opportunity to take a team to the Stanley Cup Final and try to win it all again.

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How did this happen? Vegas grapples with 5-game series loss

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Peter DeBoer didn't prepare a speech to give his Vegas Golden Knights in the event they lost Game 5 of the Western Conference final to end their run in the NHL bubble, because he didn't think they'd lose.

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Top players have Lightning on verge of first final since '15

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The last time the Tampa Bay Lightning reached the Stanley Cup Final, Andrei Vasilevskiy was a rookie goalie who played when starter Ben Bishop was injured, the “Triplets” line of Ondrej Palat, Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov led the offense and defenseman Victor Hedman was the …

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Top players have Lightning on verge of first final since '15

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The last time the Tampa Bay Lightning reached the Stanley Cup Final, Andrei Vasilevskiy was a rookie goalie who played when starter Ben Bishop was injured, the “Triplets” line of Ondrej Palat, Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov led the offense and defenseman Victor Hedman was the …

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Quick-strike Lightning beat Islanders, on verge of final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — While the New York Islanders were celebrating Brock Nelson scoring the first goal of the game, Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde was steaming about giving it up. Coach Jon Cooper decided to keep him on the ice for some redemption.

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Quick-strike Lightning beat Islanders, on verge of final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — While the New York Islanders were celebrating Brock Nelson scoring the first goal of the game, Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde was steaming about giving it up. Coach Jon Cooper decided to keep him on the ice for some redemption.

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Khudobin, Stars beat Knights to take 3-1 lead in West final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Anton Khudobin gloved the puck out of the air on Shea Theodore's shot at the most intense moment of the game like it was part of a leisurely morning practice.

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Islanders' Lamoriello named NHL general manager of the year

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders is the winner of the Jim Gregory general manager of the year award.

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Khudobin, Stars beat Knights to take 3-1 lead in West final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Anton Khudobin gloved the puck out of the air on Shea Theodore's shot at the most intense moment of the game like it was part of a leisurely morning practice.

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Islanders' Lamoriello named NHL general manager of the year

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders is the winner of the Jim Gregory general manager of the year award.

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Lehner locked up? Maybe not, but Stars' Khudobin locked in

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Robin Lehner is the man in net for the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Despite loss, Lightning have blueprint to play without Point

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Brayden Point didn't walk out of the tunnel to the ice with his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final, and there's no certainty he'll do so in Game 4.

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One over Sid: MacKinnon wins Lady Byng for sportsmanship

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Of course, Nathan MacKinnon wishes he were still playing for the Stanley Cup, but after learning he won another individual award, the Colorado forward found a silver lining.

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One over Sid: MacKinnon wins Lady Byng for sportsmanship

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Of course, Nathan MacKinnon wishes he were still playing for the Stanley Cup, but after learning he won another individual award, the Colorado forward found a silver lining.

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Nathan MacKinnon wins Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon has won the Lady Byng Trophy given for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with strong play.

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Lehner locked up? Maybe not, but Stars' Khudobin locked in

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Robin Lehner is the man in net for the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Hockey's Kevin Bacon: Playoffs are 6 degrees of Rick Bowness

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Rick Bowness looked at the Calgary Flames lineup written on the whiteboard in the Dallas locker room, and a strange thought crossed his mind.

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Lightning's Killorn suspended, may be Point-less vs Isles

It didn't take long for Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper to go from fist-pumping to refocusing.

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Bruins' Bruce Cassidy wins NHL coach of the year honors

Bruce Cassidy's wife and kids enjoyed his NHL coach of the year honors more than he did.

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Kucherov scores late; Lightning take 2-0 lead over Islanders

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to possess some overtime magic in the playoffs, this was not the the time for more hockey.

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Kucherov scores late; Lightning take 2-0 lead over Islanders

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to possess some overtime magic in the playoffs, this was not the the time for more hockey.

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Bruins' Bruce Cassidy wins NHL coach of the year honors

Bruce Cassidy's wife and kids enjoyed his NHL coach of the year honors more than he did.

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Stars, Golden Knights reach 'chess match' part of West final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Tyler Seguin tried to answer what happened in the Western Conference final to the Dallas offense that lit it up last round.

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How NHL consolidated from 2 bubbles to 1 to finish playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders left the familiar confines of the NHL's Toronto bubble last weekend, they masked up to board physically distanced buses and then flew west across Canada on separate charter flights.

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Unique circumstances give NHL's its first 'Final Four'

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning checked into the JW Marriott across the street from Rogers Place, coach Jon Cooper ran into half of the Vegas Golden Knights and rode the elevator with some Dallas Stars players.

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Islanders rest, regroup after being routed by Lightning

Thomas Greiss or Semyon Varlamov?

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Well-rested teams have big advantage in NHL playoffs

Rest is beating rust so far in the NHL playoffs.

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Vegas is back, baby: Golden Knights beat Stars to tie series

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After running into a hot goalie late last round and being shut out in the opener of the Western Conference final, pressure mounted in the minds of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2.

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Vegas is back, baby: Golden Knights beat Stars to tie series

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After running into a hot goalie late last round and being shut out in the opener of the Western Conference final, pressure mounted in the minds of the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2.

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Islanders rest, regroup after being routed by Lightning

Thomas Greiss or Semyon Varlamov?

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Well-rested teams have big advantage in NHL playoffs

Rest is beating rust so far in the NHL playoffs.

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Devils hire Mark Recchi as assistant on Lindy Ruff's staff

Mark Recchi played and lifted the Stanley Cup with Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara and coached Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, so the Hockey Hall of Famer knows a thing or two about winning with stars.

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Unique circumstances give NHL's its first 'Final Four'

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning checked into the JW Marriott across the street from Rogers Place, coach Jon Cooper ran into half of the Vegas Golden Knights and rode the elevator with some Dallas Stars players.

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Return of Reaves adds more grit to Vegas-Dallas West final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan Reaves stood in the tunnel outside the locker room, fist-bumping his Vegas teammates as they marched to the ice.

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Evolution of top defensemen on display in NHL playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Victor Hedman put the Tampa Bay Lightning on his back and carried them to the Stanley Cup Final in 2015.

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Return of Reaves adds more grit to Vegas-Dallas West final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan Reaves stood in the tunnel outside the locker room, fist-bumping his Vegas teammates as they marched to the ice.

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Evolution of top defensemen on display in NHL playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Victor Hedman put the Tampa Bay Lightning on his back and carried them to the Stanley Cup Final in 2015.

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Unique circumstances give NHL's its first 'Final Four'

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning checked into the JW Marriott across the street from Rogers Place, coach Jon Cooper ran into half of the Vegas Golden Knights and rode the elevator with some Dallas Stars players.

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Dumba honored for by NHL for anti-racism, community efforts

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Matt Dumba figured out early in his NHL career that being a minority player in a predominantly white sport carried with it some extra responsibility, so he began doing community outreach in Minnesota.

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Weary Islanders set to face rested Lightning in East finals

In an NHL playoff like no other, New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz has grown accustomed to the various unexpected challenges.

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Dumba honored for by NHL for anti-racism, community efforts

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Matt Dumba figured out early in his NHL career that being a minority player in a predominantly white sport carried with it some extra responsibility, so he began doing community outreach in Minnesota.

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Weary Islanders set to face rested Lightning in East finals

In an NHL playoff like no other, New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz has grown accustomed to the various unexpected challenges.

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Unique circumstances give NHL's its first 'Final Four'

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — When the Tampa Bay Lightning checked into the JW Marriott across the street from Rogers Place, coach Jon Cooper ran into half of the Vegas Golden Knights and rode the elevator with some Dallas Stars players.

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Lightning captain Steven Stamkos ruled out of East final

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper ruled out captain Steven Stamkos from playing in the Eastern Conference finals series against the New York Islanders.

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Disappointing Game 7 loss leaves Flyers with major questions

Long after being the hottest team in the NHL and resembling a Stanley Cup contender in February and March, Philadelphia won its first four games when hockey resumed as if it hadn't missed a beat.

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Big boy hockey: Heavy teams ready to battle for Stanley Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Growing up in hockey, Zach Whitecloud learned an important lesson: Winning is hard, and it hurts to win.

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Best in the West? Vegas finally meets its match vs. Dallas

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After they moved on to the Western Conference final, the Dallas Stars gathered around televisions to see who they'd face next.

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Vegas' Reaves suspended for West final Game for hit to head

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves will miss the opener of Western Conference final against Dallas after the NHL suspended him a game for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver's Tyler Motte.

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Vegas' Reaves suspended for West final Game for hit to head

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves will miss the opener of Western Conference final against Dallas after the NHL suspended him a game for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver's Tyler Motte.

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Best in the West? Vegas finally meets its match vs. Dallas

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After they moved on to the Western Conference final, the Dallas Stars gathered around televisions to see who they'd face next.

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Big boy hockey: Heavy teams ready to battle for Stanley Cup

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Growing up in hockey, Zach Whitecloud learned an important lesson: Winning is hard, and it hurts to win.

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AP NewsBreak: Some family members allowed to join NHL bubble

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The NHL is allowing some family members to join the Edmonton playoff bubble but is waiting on the Canadian government on the possibility of adding more.

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Some family joins bubble, NHL waiting on Canadian government

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The NHL is allowing some family members to join the Edmonton playoff bubble but is waiting on the Canadian government on the possibility of adding more.

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A little Lundqvist in him? Flyers counting on Hart in Game 7

The last time Barry Trotz coached against Alain Vigneault in the playoffs, Trotz's team blew a 3-1 series lead and lost in seven games.

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A little Lundqvist in him? Flyers counting on Hart in Game 7

The last time Barry Trotz coached against Alain Vigneault in the playoffs, Trotz's team blew a 3-1 series lead and lost in seven games.

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Lightning finally know when, where they open East final

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — After winning to advance to the Eastern Conference final, the Tampa Bay Lightning went a few days not knowing when, where or who they would be playing next.

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NHL, players unveil series of anti-racism initiatives

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The NHL on Thursday unveiled a series of anti-racism initiatives more than eight months after Akim Aliu brought the topic to the forefront in the predominantly white sport.

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Blues trade goalie Allen to Montreal, clear salary cap space

Trading a longtime goaltender who lost his starting job could be the first step toward the St. Louis Blues keeping their Stanley Cup-winning captain.

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Coming back in NHL bubble is unique task for teams down 3-1

When all four second-round series in the NHL playoffs tilted 3-1 through four games, players and coaches didn't have to look far for examples of teams that have come back from that deficit — or let that lead slip away.

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Coming back in NHL bubble is unique task for teams down 3-1

When all four second-round series in the NHL playoffs tilted 3-1 through four games, players and coaches didn't have to look far for examples of teams that have come back from that deficit — or let that lead slip away.

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Bruins, Avs on brink; Lightning, Stars 1 win from advancing

With the Boston Bruins facing elimination against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Torey Krug thinks back to the 2019 playoffs to find a recipe for success.

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Bruins, Avs on brink; Lightning, Stars 1 win from advancing

With the Boston Bruins facing elimination against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Torey Krug thinks back to the 2019 playoffs to find a recipe for success.

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Bruins hope stars lead way facing elimination vs. Lightning

With the Boston Bruins facing elimination against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Torey Krug thinks back to the 2019 playoffs to find a recipe for success.

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Racial injustice not forgotten as NHL resumes playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Before playoff hockey returned to its usual intensity, the NHL and its players took time Saturday to highlight racial injustice and the sport's role in confronting it.

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Racial injustice not forgotten as NHL resumes playoffs

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Before playoff hockey returned to its usual intensity, the NHL and its players took time Saturday to highlight racial injustice and the sport's role in confronting it.

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NHL players use pause to focus on racial injustice concerns

Braydon Coburn was polite but stern in declining to answer the question.

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NHL players use pause to focus on racial injustice concerns

Braydon Coburn was polite but stern in declining to answer the question.

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NHL investigating ex-Panthers GM for alleged racial comments

The NHL is investigating whether former Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon made racially insensitive comments during the team's two-week stay in the playoff hub city of Toronto.

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NHL puts off 2 days of playoff games amid injustice protests

Vegas forward Ryan Reaves was struggling with the decision of whether to sit out the Golden Knights' playoff game to protest racial injustice, when he discovered the players around the NHL had his back.

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NHL puts off 2 days of playoff games amid injustice protests

Vegas forward Ryan Reaves was struggling with the decision of whether to sit out the Golden Knights' playoff game to protest racial injustice, when he discovered the players around the NHL had his back.

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Black players call on NHL to postpone playoff games

Members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance asked the NHL to postpone its two second-round playoff games on Thursday in response to Jacob Blake being shot by police in Wisconsin.

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Unusual starting goalies making big impact in NHL playoffs

Even though Anton Khudobin left a backup goaltending role with Boston for a similar position with the Stars, he walked into the Dallas locker room looking like a starter.

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NHL players discuss options for racial injustice protests

NHL players are discussing options to protest racial injustice after the NBA and other professional sports leagues postponed games, according to a person with knowledge of those talks.

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NHL players discuss options for racial injustice protests

NHL players are discussing options to protest racial injustice after the NBA and other professional sports leagues postponed games, according to a person with knowledge of those talks.

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Unusual starting goalies making big impact in NHL playoffs

Even though Anton Khudobin left a backup goaltending role with Boston for a similar position with the Stars, he walked into the Dallas locker room looking like a starter.

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Blues' Tarasenko set for 3rd shoulder surgery, out 5 months

St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko is in jeopardy of missing the start of next season because he is facing shoulder surgery for the third time in less than three years.

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Back to backs in the bubble: NHL teams adjust to new normal

Jon Cooper doesn't even need to talk to his players to know who is skating and who is resting on a non-game day.

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Bubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffs

The hotels might be posh, their amenities and service first rate, and yet life inside the NHL’s two playoff bubbles isn’t exactly glamorous.

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Isles face Flyers in 2nd round after sweeping season series

The New York Islanders had their way with Philadelphia during the regular season, scoring five goals twice and outlasting them in a shootout of a third victory.

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Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns

Back-to-back early playoff exits were enough to make the Washington Capitals realize they made a mistake.

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Isles face Flyers in 2nd round after sweeping season series

The New York Islanders had their way with Philadelphia during the regular season, scoring five goals twice and outlasting them in a shootout of a third victory.

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Capitals fire coach Todd Reirden after 2 postseason letdowns

Back-to-back early playoff exits were enough to make the Washington Capitals realize they made a mistake.

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Agent for Vegas goalie Fleury raises questions with tweet

Peter DeBoer didn't name his starting goaltender for Game 1 of the Vegas Golden Knights' second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks.

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Milbury steps away from broadcasting rest of NHL playoffs

Mike Milbury is stepping away from broadcasting the rest of the NHL playoffs after his on-air comment that there were no women in the league's quarantined bubble to disrupt concentration drew widespread criticism.

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Rivalry round: the series you love to hate in NHL playoffs

There is no fancy name for when the New York Islanders face the Philadelphia Flyers. It's not a battle of the boroughs or a cross-river rivalry, but when teams are a bus ride apart they play enough to build up some memories.

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Agent for Vegas goalie Fleury raises questions with tweet

Peter DeBoer didn't name his starting goaltender for Game 1 of the Vegas Golden Knights' second-round series against the Vancouver Canucks.

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Rivalry round: the series you love to hate in NHL playoffs

There is no fancy name for when the New York Islanders face the Philadelphia Flyers. It's not a battle of the boroughs or a cross-river rivalry, but when teams are a bus ride apart they play enough to build up some memories.

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Milbury steps away from broadcasting rest of NHL playoffs

Mike Milbury is stepping away from broadcasting the rest of the NHL playoffs after his on-air comment that there were no women in the league's quarantined bubble to disrupt concentration drew widespread criticism.

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Beau knows: Isles use structure, young skill to advance

Anthony Beauvillier paid the price for scoring when he absorbed a big hit from Tom Wilson into one of the goalposts. He shook off the pain and returned to the game.

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'No love' between Flyers and Canadiens heading into Game 6

A Montreal player got ejected for a hit from behind. A Philadelphia player got suspended for a cross check to the face that caused a broken jaw.

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'No love' between Flyers and Canadiens heading into Game 6

A Montreal player got ejected for a hit from behind. A Philadelphia player got suspended for a cross check to the face that caused a broken jaw.

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Isles look to close out Caps, Stars have Flames on brink

Losing with a chance to sweep the Washington Capitals didn't surprise Barry Trotz on the opposite bench after he coached them to the Stanley Cup in 2018.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Isles look to close out Caps, Stars have Flames on brink

Losing with a chance to sweep the Washington Capitals didn't surprise Barry Trotz on the opposite bench after he coached them to the Stanley Cup in 2018.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Shuttle driver settling suit with Senators, ex-assistant GM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager and the NHL team reached an undisclosed settlement with a hotel shuttle driver who sued both for negligence after being harassed in Buffalo two years ago.

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Shuttle driver settles suit with Senators, ex-assistant GM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager and the NHL team reached an undisclosed settlement with a hotel shuttle driver, who sued both for negligence after being harassed in Buffalo two years ago.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Crawford's future in doubt, Blackhawks confront uncertainty

It's not lost on Jonathan Toews that if the NHL regular season had finished as scheduled, the Chicago Blackhawks wouldn't have made the playoffs.

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Blues' Tarasenko out rest of 1st round with shoulder injury

Vladimir Tarasenko will miss the rest of the St. Louis Blues' first-round series against the Vancouver Canucks after aggravating his surgically repaired left shoulder.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NHL goaltenders putting on puck-stopping clinic in playoffs

Nearly 20 years ago, Kevin Weekes and goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj rented some ice time at a Toronto arena with a Chinese food buffet above them and worked on the fundamentals of the position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NHL goaltenders putting on puck-stopping clinic in playoffs

Nearly 20 years ago, Kevin Weekes and goaltending coach Sudarshan Maharaj rented some ice time at a Toronto arena with a Chinese food buffet above them and worked on the fundamentals of the position.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boucher witnesses NHL marathon 20 years after his 5 OT game

Brian Boucher had a feeling by the second overtime that this game was going a while longer, and he knew from personal experience.

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Past 2 champions Capitals, Blues struggle to start playoffs

Hours after the Washington Capitals were sunk by allowing four consecutive goals, St. Louis coach Craig Berube saw his Blues lose confidence after falling behind in their Game 1.

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Boucher witnesses NHL marathon 20 years after his 5 OT game

Brian Boucher had a feeling by the second overtime that this game was going a while longer, and he knew from personal experience.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Past 2 champions Capitals, Blues struggle to start playoffs

Hours after the Washington Capitals were sunk by allowing four consecutive goals, St. Louis coach Craig Berube saw his Blues lose confidence after falling behind in their Game 1.

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Canadiens coach Claude Julien hospitalized with chest pains

Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien experienced chest pains Wednesday night, was taken by ambulance to a Toronto hospital and is expected to be out the remainder of his team's first-round playoff series.

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Hurricanes coach Brind'Amour 'moving on' after fined by NHL

TORONTO (AP) — Rod Brind’Amour wasn’t going to risk another $25,000 fine from the NHL.

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Lightning, Blue Jackets face off again after 5-overtime game

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets are facing one more challenge than the rest of the teams in the pandemic-altered NHL playoffs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boucher witnesses NHL marathon 20 years after his 5 OT game

Brian Boucher had a feeling by the second overtime that this game was going a while longer, and he knew from personal experience.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bailey helps Islanders rally to beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 1

TORONTO (AP) — Islanders coach Barry Trotz isn't surprised the Washington Capitals, his former team, is unhappy with Anders Lee.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bailey helps Islanders rally to beat Capitals 4-2 in Game 1

TORONTO (AP) — Islanders coach Barry Trotz isn't surprised the Washington Capitals, his former team, is unhappy with Anders Lee.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lightning, Blue Jackets face off again after 5-overtime game

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets are facing one more challenge than the rest of the teams in the pandemic-altered NHL playoffs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NHLPA's Fehr buoyed by 0 positive tests; `So far so good'

TORONTO (AP) — Zero players testing positive for COVID-19 in the two weeks since NHL teams arrived at their two respective playoff hub cities. And a powerful opening night statement on social and racial justice issues made by the league and its players.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boucher witnesses NHL marathon 20 years after his 5 OT game

Brian Boucher had a feeling by the second overtime that this game was going a while longer, and he knew from personal experience.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Polar opposites: Big, tough Blues face small, quick Canucks

Hockey is trending to look like the Vancouver Canucks, with smaller players and more skill, speed and offense.

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First-round back-to-backs favor NHL teams with 2 top goalies

After a season of splitting goaltending duties to keep them rested for the playoffs, Bruce Cassidy knew several months off had cut into that well-planned advantage for the Boston Bruins.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

First-round back-to-backs favor NHL teams with 2 top goalies

After a season of splitting goaltending duties to keep them rested for the playoffs, Bruce Cassidy knew several months off had cut into that well-planned advantage for the Boston Bruins.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Polar opposites: Big, tough Blues face small, quick Canucks

Hockey is trending to look like the Vancouver Canucks, with smaller players and more skill, speed and offense.

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Rangers win NHL draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere

The New York Rangers got a timely assist with their rebuilding efforts.

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'Heavy lifting:' West is big, tough, deep and wide open

The top of the Western Conference features the defending Stanley Cup champion, a 2018 finalist with even more talent and an MVP front-runner.

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Hockey makes progress in midst of awakening about racism

Anson Carter filled his time in pandemic isolation walking 11 miles a day, sometimes with his dogs, around his Atlanta neighborhood.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lightning face Blue Jackets in 1st-round NHL playoff rematch

TORONTO (AP) — As if forward Alex Killorn and the Tampa Bay Lightning needed yet another reminder of last year’s monumental playoff collapse in preparing to open the first round Tuesday.

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Hockey makes progress in midst of awakening about racism

Anson Carter filled his time in pandemic isolation walking 11 miles a day, sometimes with his dogs, around his Atlanta neighborhood.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lightning face Blue Jackets in 1st-round NHL playoff rematch

TORONTO (AP) — As if forward Alex Killorn and the Tampa Bay Lightning needed yet another reminder of last year’s monumental playoff collapse in preparing to open the first round Tuesday.

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'Heavy lifting:' West is big, tough, deep and wide open

The top of the Western Conference features the defending Stanley Cup champion, a 2018 finalist with even more talent and an MVP front-runner.

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Rangers win NHL draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere

The New York Rangers got a timely assist with their rebuilding efforts.

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Blue Jackets advance with 3-0 Game 5 win over Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) — Goalie Joonas Kirpisalo and the Columbus Blue Jackets proved how they learned their lesson about holding three-goal leads.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Wild' NHL playoffs move into next stage with final 16 teams

Derek Stepan gave some words of advice to his Arizona Coyotes teammates not used to the bright lights of playoff hockey.

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Blue Jackets advance with 3-0 Game 5 win over Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) — Goalie Joonas Kirpisalo and the Columbus Blue Jackets proved how they learned their lesson about holding three-goal leads.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'Wild' NHL playoffs move into next stage with final 16 teams

Derek Stepan gave some words of advice to his Arizona Coyotes teammates not used to the bright lights of playoff hockey.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Flyers clinch top seed in East with 4-1 win over Lightning

TORONTO (AP) — Rookie Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice, and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Saturday night to clinch the Eastern Conference’s top seed through the playoffs.

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Columbus hopes for Game 5 bounceback after historic collapse

No team in NHL history with a chance to win a playoff series had blown a three-goal lead in the final four minutes.

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Lightning's Hedman doesn't return for 2nd period vs. Flyers

TORONTO (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning star defenseman Victor Hedman has been ruled out after appearing to twist his right ankle midway through the first period of an NHL playoff round-robin game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Flyers clinch top seed in East with 4-1 win over Lightning

TORONTO (AP) — Rookie Nicolas Aube-Kubel scored twice, and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Saturday night to clinch the Eastern Conference’s top seed through the playoffs.

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Lightning's Hedman doesn't return for 2nd period vs. Flyers

TORONTO (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning star defenseman Victor Hedman has been ruled out after appearing to twist his right ankle midway through the first period of an NHL playoff round-robin game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Columbus hopes for Game 5 bounceback after historic collapse

No team in NHL history with a chance to win a playoff series had blown a three-goal lead in the final four minutes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Islanders, sparked by Barzal, top Panthers 5-1 to advance

TORONTO (AP) — Mathew Barzal can appreciate how the New York Islanders’ identity is built around being defensively sound.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Barzal sparks offense as Islanders advance past Panthers

TORONTO (AP) — Mathew Barzal can appreciate how the New York Islanders’ identity is built around being defensively sound.

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Lightning-Flyers, Avalanche-Golden Knights are for top seeds

Jon Cooper wants to stop the conversation now: Steven Stamkos isn't fit to play until he says so.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lightning-Flyers, Avalanche-Golden Knights are for top seeds

Jon Cooper wants to stop the conversation now: Steven Stamkos isn't fit to play until he says so.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Islanders advance with 5-1 win over Panthers

TORONTO (AP) — The New York Islanders like to rely on defenseman Ryan Pulock's blistering point shot to help generate offense.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Summer hockey is looking like a very young man's game

After making his playoff debut at age 19 and winning the Stanley Cup at 20, Brandon Saad knows all about the value of youth in the NHL postseason.

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Not just Price is right: Canadiens have Penguins on brink

It seemed like any hope the Montreal Canadiens had of beating the Pittsburgh Penguins rested on the shoulders of goaltender Carey Price.

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Not just Price is right: Canadiens have Penguins on brink

It seemed like any hope the Montreal Canadiens had of beating the Pittsburgh Penguins rested on the shoulders of goaltender Carey Price.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Panthers avoid elimination, beat Islanders 3-2 in Game 3

TORONTO (AP) — Brian Boyle and the Florida Panthers turned the tables on the New York Islanders by playing with more discipline and patience to avoid being swept from the playoffs.

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Eberle scores 2 in Islanders' 4-2 win over Panthers

TORONTO (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the New York Islanders rallied to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five NHL preliminary round playoff series on Tuesday.

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Aye Captains: Crosby, McDavid provide Penguins, Oilers spark

TORONTO (AP) — The C’s have it: Crosby and Connor, that is.

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Aye Captains: Crosby, McDavid provide Penguins, Oilers spark

TORONTO (AP) — The C’s have it: Crosby and Connor, that is.

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Eberle scores 2 in Islanders' 4-2 win over Panthers

TORONTO (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the New York Islanders rallied to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five NHL preliminary round playoff series on Tuesday.

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Penalties aplenty are common theme early in NHL playoffs

The morning after Phillip Danault's first career three-penalty game, agitating Montreal teammate Brendan Gallagher turned to him and joked, “I'm rubbing off on you.”

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Injured Jets in biggest trouble of NHL teams down 1-0

Trouble keeps following Winnipeg Jets, from one of their best players not reporting to training camp to a bevy of injuries throughout the regular season.

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Hart has 34 saves in Flyers' 4-1 win over Bruins

TORONTO (AP) — Carter Hart and the Philadelphia Flyers sure didn't look stale following a 4 1/2-month pause to the NHL season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sopel finds post-NHL purpose in sharing story about dyslexia

Tears streamed down Brent Sopel’s face as he watched himself on screen, summoning the courage to detail the darkest moments of his lifelong struggles with dyslexia.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sopel finds post-NHL purpose in sharing story about dyslexia

Tears streamed down Brent Sopel’s face as he watched himself on screen, summoning the courage to detail the darkest moments of his lifelong struggles with dyslexia.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Injured Jets in biggest trouble of NHL teams down 1-0

Trouble keeps following Winnipeg Jets, from one of their best players not reporting to training camp to a bevy of injuries throughout the regular season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Hart has 34 saves in Flyers' 4-1 win over Bruins

TORONTO (AP) — Carter Hart and the Philadelphia Flyers sure didn't look stale following a 4 1/2-month pause to the NHL season.

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Blackhawks' Caggiula suspended for Game 2 vs. Oilers

Chicago forward Drake Caggiula was suspended by the NHL on Sunday for Game 2 of the Blackhawks’ qualifying round series against the Oilers for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton’s Tyler Ennis.

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Who's in net? Goalie intrigue aplenty early in NHL playoffs

Even though “Who's in net?” isn't an Abbott and Costello comedy routine, the question makes a few NHL coaches laugh, or at least crack a smirk.

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Varlamov stops 27 shots, Isles beat Panthers 2-1 in Game 1

TORONTO (AP) — Semyon Varlamov stopped 27 shots and the New York Islanders opened their best-of-five playoff series with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday in the NHL’s return following a 4 1/2-month break.

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Dumba kneels, NHL puts focus on Black Lives Matter movement

Minnesota’s Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. national anthem when he did so before the opening playoff game between Edmonton and Chicago in Edmonton, Alberta.

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Varlamov stops 27 shots, Isles beat Panthers 2-1 in Game 1

TORONTO (AP) — Semyon Varlamov stopped 27 shots and the New York Islanders opened their best-of-five playoff series with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday in the NHL’s return following a 4 1/2-month break.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Who's in net? Goalie intrigue aplenty early in NHL playoffs

Even though “Who's in net?” isn't an Abbott and Costello comedy routine, the question makes a few NHL coaches laugh, or at least crack a smirk.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dumba kneels, NHL puts focus on Black Lives Matter movement

Minnesota’s Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. national anthem when he did so before the opening playoff game between Edmonton and Chicago in Edmonton, Alberta.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Aho leads Hurricanes to 3-2 win over Rangers in NHL's return

TORONTO (AP) — Hockey's back, and Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour couldn't be more impressed with how Carolina ushered in its return after 4 1/2 months of waiting.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Game On: NHL restart a small step toward return to normalcy

TORONTO (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman took a short break from watching the final few exhibition games Thursday to ponder the significance of awarding the Stanley Cup some two months from now — should all go as planned.

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Injured in spring, now healthy NHL stars embrace 2nd chances

Seth Jones stood on his surgically repaired right ankle as his Blue Jackets teammates practiced and played without him. That took its toll.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Injured in spring, now healthy NHL stars embrace 2nd chances

Seth Jones stood on his surgically repaired right ankle as his Blue Jackets teammates practiced and played without him. That took its toll.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Throwback 5-game series force players to 'embrace the grind'

Fans counted down the seconds to the final buzzer, “Brass Bonanza” played over the speakers at Hartford Civic Center and Whalers players Dave Tippett, Joel Quenneville and Dean Evason celebrated a three-game sweep of the Quebec Nordiques.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NHL's top teams face dilemma on what round-robin play means

Long before Peter DeBoer coached two teams to the Stanley Cup Final, he got some experience at Canadian junior hockey's Memorial Cup that could serve him well right about now.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Throwback 5-game series force players to 'embrace the grind'

Fans counted down the seconds to the final buzzer, “Brass Bonanza” played over the speakers at Hartford Civic Center and Whalers players Dave Tippett, Joel Quenneville and Dean Evason celebrated a three-game sweep of the Quebec Nordiques.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Racial equality statements begin to unfold amid NHL restart

Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins players lined up shoulder to shoulder during the U.S. and Canadian anthems before the first exhibition game of the NHL's restarted season, while members of the Boston Bruins plan to lock arms for the songs to promote racial equality.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Racial equality statements begin to unfold amid NHL restart

Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins players lined up shoulder to shoulder during the U.S. and Canadian anthems before the first exhibition game of the NHL's restarted season, while members of the Boston Bruins plan to lock arms for the songs to promote racial equality.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Bruins to lock arms for anthems to promote racial equality

Boston Bruins players plan to lock arms during the U.S. and Canadian anthems to promote racial equality, while members of the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins lined up together Tuesday before the first exhibition game of the NHL's restarted season.

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Capitals, Lightning resume rivalry after different seasons

When Todd Reirden and Jon Cooper spent four months looking over video of the teams they coached this season, they saw almost polar opposites.

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Could NHL home-nation advantage end Canada's Cup drought?

Ken Dryden became so accustomed to winning championships with the Montreal Canadiens the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie has difficulty assessing Canada’s Stanley Cup drought.

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Forget the asterisk, NHL playoffs present grueling test

Sorry, Drew Doughty.

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NHL officials acknowledge long road to successful resumption

NHL officials acknowledged Friday there is a long way to go before celebrating hockey's return during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NHL officials acknowledge long road to successful resumption

NHL officials acknowledged Friday there is a long way to go before celebrating hockey's return during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pending free agents confront injury risk in NHL playoffs

Alex Pietrangelo and his wife had ongoing discussions about whether he should return to the ice when the NHL season resumes.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pending free agents confront injury risk in NHL playoffs

Alex Pietrangelo and his wife had ongoing discussions about whether he should return to the ice when the NHL season resumes.

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Shh! NHL gags teams on injury disclosure for player privacy

Jakub Voracek thinks it's none of your business.

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Shh! NHL gags teams on injury disclosure for player privacy

Jakub Voracek thinks it's none of your business.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

NHL goalies scrambling to regain groove after 4-month break

With no ice time available during the NHL’s four-month pandemic-forced break, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry had little choice but to let his game go to the dogs.

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2016 World Cup of Hockey provides lessons for NHL restart

Sidney Crosby was two months removed from lifting the Stanley Cup when he turned his attention to winning another championship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

2016 World Cup of Hockey provides lessons for NHL restart

Sidney Crosby was two months removed from lifting the Stanley Cup when he turned his attention to winning another championship.

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NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions

After two days behind a mask and off his skates, Rick Bowness returned to his natural habitat on the ice with air inside the rink blowing against his face.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions

After two days behind a mask and off his skates, Rick Bowness returned to his natural habitat on the ice with air inside the rink blowing against his face.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautions

After two days behind a mask and off his skates, Rick Bowness returned to his natural habitat on the ice with air inside the rink blowing against his face.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Islanders sign goalie Sorokin to $2M deal for next season

The New York Islanders locked up their goaltender of the future on Tuesday, signing Ilya Sorokin to a $2 million contract for next season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Islanders sign goalie Sorokin to $2M deal for next season

The New York Islanders locked up their goaltender of the future on Tuesday, signing Ilya Sorokin to a $2 million contract for next season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Penguins voluntarily sideline 9 players as NHL camps open

The Pittsburgh Penguins opened training camp Monday after voluntarily sidelining nine players who may have had secondary exposure to a person testing positive for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Illness and injury uncertainty abound as NHL camps open

Andrew Copp got a chance to skate in Michigan but isn’t sure how many of his Winnipeg teammates have been on the ice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL return

Roman Polak of the Stars and Mike Green of the Oilers are opting out of playing, and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will try to play after recovering from injury.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume

Collaboration or bust.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Illness and injury uncertainty abound as NHL camps open

Andrew Copp got a chance to skate in Michigan but isn’t sure how many of his Winnipeg teammates have been on the ice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL return

Roman Polak of the Stars and Mike Green of the Oilers are opting out of playing, and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will try to play after recovering from injury.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume

Collaboration or bust.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oilers' Green joins list of players opting out of NHL return

Roman Polak of the Stars and Mike Green of the Oilers are opting out of playing, and Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will try to play after recovering from injury.

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NHL, players take collaborative approach in bid to resume

Collaboration or bust.

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Stars' Polak, Canucks' Baertschi won't report to NHL camps

Dallas defenseman Roman Polak and Vancouver forward Sven Baertschi on Saturday joined the list of players who won't be reporting to training camp for the resumption of the NHL season.

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Lightning's Stamkos injured again at start of training camp

Captain Steven Stamkos will be limited at the start of Tampa Bay Lightning training camp because of a new lower-body injury.

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IIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22

International Ice Hockey Federation chief Rene’ Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL's pending labor deal opens the possibility of the world's best players returning to the Olympics.

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Sabres drop lawsuit after assistant coach granted green card

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres dropped their lawsuit against the federal government after immigration officials reversed course by approving the team’s strength and conditioning coach’s petition for a green card.

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Sabres drop lawsuit after assistant coach granted green card

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres dropped their lawsuit against the federal government after immigration officials reversed course by approving the team’s strength and conditioning coach’s petition for a green card.

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IIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22

International Ice Hockey Federation chief Rene’ Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL's pending labor deal opens the possibility of the world's best players returning to the Olympics.

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IIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22

International Ice Hockey Federation chief Rene’ Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL's pending labor deal opens the possibility of the world's best players returning to the Olympics.

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NHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume season

The NHL and NHL Players' Association agreed Sunday on protocols to resume the season, a major step toward the return of hockey this summer.

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NHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume season

The NHL and NHL Players' Association agreed Sunday on protocols to resume the season, a major step toward the return of hockey this summer.

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Play-in round team wins draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere

Alexis Lafreniere was supposed to walk on stage Friday night in Montreal as the top pick in the NHL draft.

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NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps

Jason Spezza's confidence in the NHL returning has not been shaken by word of 11 fellow players testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Play-in round team wins draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere

Alexis Lafreniere was supposed to walk on stage Friday night in Montreal as the top pick in the NHL draft.

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NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps

Jason Spezza's confidence in the NHL returning has not been shaken by word of 11 fellow players testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Red Wings have shot to win NHL lottery to draft Lafreniere

The once-proud

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Play-in round team wins draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere

Alexis Lafreniere was supposed to walk on stage Friday night in Montreal as the top pick in the NHL draft.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Play-in round team wins draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere

Alexis Lafreniere was supposed to walk on stage Friday night in Montreal as the top pick in the NHL draft.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps

Jason Spezza's confidence in the NHL returning has not been shaken by word of 11 fellow players testing positive for the coronavirus.

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Red Wings have shot to win NHL lottery to draft Lafreniere

The once-proud

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Red Wings have shot to win NHL lottery to draft Lafreniere

The once-proud

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Iginla headlines 2020 Hall class as 4th Black player elected

Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. As a young Black hockey player, he paid particular attention when he saw someone in the NHL who looked like him in Grant Fuhr.

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Iginla headlines 2020 Hall class as 4th Black player elected

Like most kids growing up in Edmonton, Jarome Iginla admired Oilers legends Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. As a young Black hockey player, he paid particular attention when he saw someone in the NHL who looked like him in Grant Fuhr.

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Veteran NHL forward Chris Thorburn announces retirement

Veteran forward Chris Thorburn announced his retirement Monday after playing more than 800 NHL games for four different organizations since 2005 and winning the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues.

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Veteran NHL forward Chris Thorburn announces retirement

Veteran forward Chris Thorburn announced his retirement Monday after playing more than 800 NHL games for four different organizations since 2005 and winning the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues.

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Oilers have Hart? McDavid, Draisaitl are NHL MVP candidates

The Edmonton Oilers’ resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl.

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Oilers have Hart? McDavid, Draisaitl are NHL MVP candidates

The Edmonton Oilers’ resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl.

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No full shields for players; NHL talking off-ice protection

NHL players won’t be expected to wear full face shields if games resume this summer, though there could be plenty of covered faces around them.

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Sabres fire GM Botterill in series of cost-cutting moves

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula reversed course by firing general manager Jason Botterill on Tuesday as part of a drastic cost-cutting purge of front-office staff and scouts on a team preparing to sit idle for what could be the remainder of the calendar year.

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Puck woes: NHL's bottom line facing short-term blow

With so much uncertainty, Larry Quinn can't predict just how severe the NHL's financial losses might be due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Puck woes: NHL's bottom line facing short-term blow

With so much uncertainty, Larry Quinn can't predict just how severe the NHL's financial losses might be due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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No full shields for players; NHL talking off-ice protection

NHL players won’t be expected to wear full face shields if games resume this summer, though there could be plenty of covered faces around them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sabres fire GM Botterill in series of cost-cutting moves

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula reversed course by firing general manager Jason Botterill on Tuesday as part of a drastic cost-cutting purge of front-office staff and scouts on a team preparing to sit idle for what could be the remainder of the calendar year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

No full shields for players; NHL talking off-ice protection

NHL players won’t be expected to wear full face shields if games resume this summer, though there could be plenty of covered faces around them.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sabres fire GM Botterill in series of cost-cutting moves

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula reversed course by firing general manager Jason Botterill on Tuesday as part of a drastic cost-cutting purge of front-office staff and scouts on a team preparing to sit idle for what could be the remainder of the calendar year.

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Sabres change course, fire GM Botterill after 3 seasons

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — On second thought, Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula weren’t pleased with general manager Jason Botterill continuing to oversee their franchise.

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'Long overdue': White NHL players find their voice on racism

Brian Boyle is a 35-year-old grizzled veteran of 13 National Hockey League seasons who grew up outside Boston.

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'Long overdue': White NHL players find their voice on racism

Brian Boyle is a 35-year-old grizzled veteran of 13 National Hockey League seasons who grew up outside Boston.

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NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates

John Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Long overdue': White NHL players find their voice on racism

Brian Boyle is a 35-year-old grizzled veteran of 13 National Hockey League seasons who grew up outside Boston.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates

John Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates

John Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pegula focused on efficiency; staying on as Sabres President

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kim Pegula is staying on as Buffalo Sabres president with a continued focus on making the small-market franchise economically sustainable, while in the face of criticism the team has been mismanaged under her leadership.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates

John Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skates

John Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pegula focused on efficiency; staying on as Sabres President

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kim Pegula is staying on as Buffalo Sabres president with a continued focus on making the small-market franchise economically sustainable, while in the face of criticism the team has been mismanaged under her leadership.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pilut skips on Sabres by signing 2-year contract in Russia

BUFFALO, N.Y., (AP) — Buffalo Sabres defenseman Lawrence Pilut is forgoing a chance to continue his NHL career by signing a two-year contract with Russia’s Chelyabinsk Traktor.

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Pilut skips on Sabres by signing 2-year contract in Russia

BUFFALO, N.Y., (AP) — Buffalo Sabres defenseman Lawrence Pilut is forgoing a chance to continue his NHL career by signing a two-year contract with Russia’s Chelyabinsk Traktor.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL: Players can start voluntary group workouts next week

The NHL cleared the way Thursday for players to return to practice rinks next week and firmed up its playoff format even as a ninth player tested positive for the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL: Players can start voluntary group workouts next week

The NHL cleared the way Thursday for players to return to practice rinks next week and firmed up its playoff format even as a ninth player tested positive for the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL: Players can start voluntary group workouts next week

The NHL cleared the way Thursday for players to return to practice rinks next week and firmed up its playoff format even as a ninth player tested positive for the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL finalizes playoff format as Pens reveal positive test

The NHL unveiled the final details of its playoff format Thursday even as word came out that a ninth player tested positive for the coronavirus.

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NHL finalizes playoff format as Pens player tests positive

The NHL announced Thurday that every playoff series will be a best-of-seven format after the intial qualifying round and teams will be reseeded throughout if the league is able to return with its 24-team plan later this summer.

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NHL post-quarantine: Recapturing team chemistry a challenge

Claude Giroux’s Philadelphia Flyers were the hottest team in the NHL back when hockey was still being played.

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NHL post-quarantine: Recapturing team chemistry a challenge

Claude Giroux’s Philadelphia Flyers were the hottest team in the NHL back when hockey was still being played.

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NHL post-quarantine: Recapturing team chemistry a challenge

Claude Giroux’s Philadelphia Flyers were the hottest team in the NHL back when hockey was still being played.

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NHL plans to test players for COVID-19 daily if games resume

Nick Foligno watches Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s coronavirus briefings and appreciates the value of the information.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL plans to test players for COVID-19 daily if games resume

Nick Foligno watches Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s coronavirus briefings and appreciates the value of the information.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL plans to test players for COVID-19 daily if games resume

Nick Foligno watches Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s coronavirus briefings and appreciates the value of the information.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eichel lets loose: Sabres captain `fed up' with losing

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres captain Jack Eichel kept his frustrations in check for the first 14 minutes of an end-of-season interview session with Buffalo-area reporters Thursday.

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Yzerman-led Red Wings sticking to long-term plan to rebuild

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is sticking to his rebuilding plan, which includes not making a coaching change or attempting to pull off a splash in free agency.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL awards regular-season trophies for season cut short

Since the NHL is planning to go straight to the playoffs, it's handing out a handful of trophies for the regular season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eichel lets loose: Sabres captain `fed up' with losing

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres captain Jack Eichel kept his frustrations in check for the first 14 minutes of an end-of-season interview session with Buffalo-area reporters Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Yzerman-led Red Wings sticking to long-term plan to rebuild

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is sticking to his rebuilding plan, which includes not making a coaching change or attempting to pull off a splash in free agency.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Eichel lets loose: Sabres captain `fed up' with losing

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres captain Jack Eichel kept his frustrations in check for the first 14 minutes of an end-of-season interview session with Buffalo-area reporters Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Yzerman-led Red Wings sticking to long-term plan to rebuild

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is sticking to his rebuilding plan, which includes not making a coaching change or attempting to pull off a splash in free agency.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL awards regular-season trophies for season cut short

Since the NHL is planning to go straight to the playoffs, it's handing out a handful of trophies for the regular season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sweet 16: NHL playoffs qualifying round tough to predict

The NHL's regular season is over and the chase for the Stanley Cup is on if hockey returns this summer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Criticism doesn't alter Sabres GM's plan to build with youth

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Botterill is very much aware of the criticism he’s attracted overseeing a Buffalo Sabres team that extended its playoff drought to nine years by failing to even qualify for the NHL’s expanded 24-team format.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Steve Yzerman says Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill keeping job

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is keeping coach Jeff Blashill despite another lackluster season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL monitoring situation before choosing where to play games

Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres' GM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has ownership’s backing to return for a fourth season despite overseeing a team that will miss the playoffs for a ninth consecutive year, team president and co-owner Kim Pegula told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

NHL monitoring situation before choosing where to play games

Concerns about Canadian coronavirus restrictions could push hockey south of the 49th parallel into the U.S. this summer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Criticism doesn't alter Sabres GM's plan to build with youth

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Botterill is very much aware of the criticism he’s attracted overseeing a Buffalo Sabres team that extended its playoff drought to nine years by failing to even qualify for the NHL’s expanded 24-team format.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Steve Yzerman says Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill keeping job

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is keeping coach Jeff Blashill despite another lackluster season.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sweet 16: NHL playoffs qualifying round tough to predict

The NHL's regular season is over and the chase for the Stanley Cup is on if hockey returns this summer.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres' GM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has ownership’s backing to return for a fourth season despite overseeing a team that will miss the playoffs for a ninth consecutive year, team president and co-owner Kim Pegula told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres' GM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has ownership’s backing to return for a fourth season despite overseeing a team that will miss the playoffs for a ninth consecutive year, team president and co-owner Kim Pegula told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Pro women's hockey association unveils 5-city regional plan

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association enters its second season with plans to regionalize its structure by basing players in five hub cities, while also continuing its Dream Gap Tour series of barnstorming stops across North America.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pro women's hockey association unveils 5-city regional plan

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association enters its second season with plans to regionalize its structure by basing players in five hub cities, while also continuing its Dream Gap Tour series of barnstorming stops across North America.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pro women's hockey association unveils 5-city regional plan

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association enters its second season with plans to regionalize its structure by basing players in five hub cities, while also continuing its Dream Gap Tour series of barnstorming stops across North America.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Pro women's hockey association unveils 5-city regional plan

The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association enters its second season with plans to regionalize its structure by basing players in five hub cities, while also continuing its Dream Gap Tour series of barnstorming stops across North America.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Davis overcomes hip surgery to be No. 1 pick in NWHL draft

Playing professionally, let alone returning to the ice, was the last thing on Sammy Davis’ mind following her sophomore season when the Boston University women’s hockey forward sat out an entire year after having both hips surgically repaired.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Davis overcomes hip surgery to be No. 1 pick in NWHL draft

Playing professionally, let alone returning to the ice, was the last thing on Sammy Davis’ mind following her sophomore season when the Boston University women’s hockey forward sat out an entire year after having both hips surgically repaired.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Davis overcomes hip surgery to be No. 1 pick in NWHL draft

Playing professionally, let alone returning to the ice, was the last thing on Sammy Davis’ mind following her sophomore season when the Boston University women’s hockey forward sat out an entire year after having both hips surgically repaired.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Davis overcomes hip surgery to be No. 1 pick in NWHL draft

Playing professionally, let alone returning to the ice, was the last thing on Sammy Davis’ mind following her sophomore season when the Boston University women’s hockey forward sat out an entire year after having both hips surgically repaired.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oh, Canada: NWHL confirms plans to expand into Toronto

Professional women’s hockey is set to make its return to Canada with the National Women’s Hockey League officially announcing it is expanding into Toronto.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Canadian club: US-based women's pro hockey league into Toronto

Three years after helping launch pro women’s hockey in China, Margaret “Digit” Murphy isn’t too concerned about the challenges she and the National Women’s Hockey League face in their bid to expand into Canada.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oh, Canada: NWHL confirms plans to expand into Toronto

Professional women’s hockey is set to make its return to Canada with the National Women’s Hockey League officially announcing it is expanding into Toronto.

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Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? 'The Great One' rooting for him

Wayne Gretzky sees a lot of himself in Alex Ovechkin, from the smile on his face each time he steps on the ice to his passion for scoring goals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? 'The Great One' rooting for him

Wayne Gretzky sees a lot of himself in Alex Ovechkin, from the smile on his face each time he steps on the ice to his passion for scoring goals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? 'The Great One' rooting for him

Wayne Gretzky sees a lot of himself in Alex Ovechkin, from the smile on his face each time he steps on the ice to his passion for scoring goals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Players, fans get creative to raise funds in hockey minors

More than a month after the ECHL canceled the rest of its season, minor league hockey players are still hoping to get some financial help.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Players, fans get creative to raise funds in hockey minors

More than a month after the ECHL canceled the rest of its season, minor league hockey players are still hoping to get some financial help.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Players, fans get creative to raise funds in hockey minors

More than a month after the ECHL canceled the rest of its season, minor league hockey players are still hoping to get some financial help.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Target of racial slur open to 2nd chance for ex-NHL coach

Bill Peters is back in hockey, and Akim Aliu — the player whose racial allegations led to the former Calgary Flames coach's resignation — says he's open to people getting second chances.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Target of racial slur open to 2nd chance for ex-NHL coach

Bill Peters is back in hockey, and Akim Aliu — the player whose racial allegations led to the former Calgary Flames coach's resignation — says he's open to people getting second chances.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Aliu response to KHL hiring Peters: I'm open to 2nd chances

Bill Peters is back in hockey, and Akim Aliu — the player whose racial allegations led to the former Calgary Flames coach's resignation — says he's open to people getting second chances.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NWHL in process of establishing Toronto-area team

The U.S.-based National Women’s Hockey League is in the process of establishing an expansion franchise in the Toronto area, a person with direct knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2-time Cup-winner Versteeg retires after 11 NHL seasons

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Kris Versteeg is retiring after 11 NHL seasons.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NWHL in process of establishing Toronto-area team

The U.S.-based National Women’s Hockey League is in the process of establishing an expansion franchise in the Toronto area, a person with direct knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

With hockey on hiatus, storied Stanley Cup is locked away

Phil Pritchard spent a recent afternoon carrying groceries back to his home outside Toronto — a far cry from taking the Stanley Cup around North America in the heat of the NHL playoffs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

AP source: NWHL in process of establishing Toronto-area team

The U.S.-based National Women’s Hockey League is in the process of establishing an expansion franchise in the Toronto area, a person with direct knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

With hockey on hiatus, storied Stanley Cup is locked away

Phil Pritchard spent a recent afternoon carrying groceries back to his home outside Toronto — a far cry from taking the Stanley Cup around North America in the heat of the NHL playoffs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2-time Cup-winner Versteeg retires after 11 NHL seasons

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Kris Versteeg is retiring after 11 NHL seasons.

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No ice, big problem: Nothing mimics skating for NHL players

Taking ice away from NHL players has caused some to resort to desperate measures.

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No ice, big problem: Nothing mimics skating for NHL players

Taking ice away from NHL players has caused some to resort to desperate measures.

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Lafreniere tops list of NHL draft-eligible prospects

It makes little difference to Alexis Lafreniere when, where or how he’ll learn about being selected in the NHL draft.

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No ice, big problem: Nothing mimics skating for NHL players

Taking ice away from NHL players has caused some to resort to desperate measures.

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Lafreniere tops list of NHL draft-eligible prospects

It makes little difference to Alexis Lafreniere when, where or how he’ll learn about being selected in the NHL draft.

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SC Bern men's hockey team hires former women's goalie as GM

Former Swiss women’s goalie Florence Schelling was named general manager of one of the nation’s top men’s professional teams, SC Bern, on Wednesday.

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SC Bern men's hockey team hires former women's goalie as GM

Former Swiss women’s goalie Florence Schelling was named general manager of one of the nation’s top men’s professional teams, SC Bern, on Wednesday.

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Lafreniere tops list of NHL draft-eligible prospects

It makes little difference to Alexis Lafreniere when, where or how he’ll learn about being selected in the NHL draft.

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Sharks GM gives Boughner `upper hand' to take over as coach

San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson isn’t ready to remove the interim head coach tag from Bob Boughner’s title yet.

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Sharks GM gives Boughner `upper hand' to take over as coach

San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson isn’t ready to remove the interim head coach tag from Bob Boughner’s title yet.

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Hockey players in the minors face uncertainty, job fears

Tim Harrison made the long drive from South Carolina to his home just south of Boston with a lot on his mind.

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Sharks GM gives Boughner `upper hand' to take over as coach

San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson isn’t ready to remove the interim head coach tag from Bob Boughner’s title yet.

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Hockey players in the minors face uncertainty, job fears

Tim Harrison made the long drive from South Carolina to his home just south of Boston with a lot on his mind.

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Pietrangelo says Blues teammate Bouwmeester in good health

St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo says teammate Jay Bouwmeester is in good health some seven weeks after having a cardioverter defibrillator implanted in his chest.

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NHL extends self-quarantine guideline until April 15

The NHL has extended its guideline for players and staff to self-quarantine until April 15 and it is possible the coronavirus pandemic could push that back even further.

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Crosby, McDavid favorites again in NHLPA annual poll

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL’s top forward, while peers consider Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby the game's most complete player.

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NHL extends self-quarantine guideline until April 15

The NHL has extended its guideline for players and staff to self-quarantine until April 15 and it is possible the coronavirus pandemic could push that back even further.

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Pietrangelo says Blues teammate Bouwmeester in good health

St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo says teammate Jay Bouwmeester is in good health some seven weeks after having a cardioverter defibrillator implanted in his chest.

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Crosby, McDavid favorites again in NHLPA annual poll

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL’s top forward, while peers consider Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby the game's most complete player.

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Signing college free agents is rare NHL business going on

Colton Poolman had a good feeling about what was to come.

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Hockey equipment maker Bauer shifts to medical shields

Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer has shifted from making visors for helmets to medical visors for those fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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Signing college free agents is rare NHL business going on

Colton Poolman had a good feeling about what was to come.

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Hockey equipment maker Bauer shifts to medical shields

Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer has shifted from making visors for helmets to medical visors for those fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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Signing college free agents is rare NHL business going on

Colton Poolman had a good feeling about what was to come.

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Signing college free agents is rare NHL business going on

Colton Poolman had a good feeling about what was to come.

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Hockey equipment maker Bauer shifts to medical shields

Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer has shifted from making visors for helmets to medical visors for those fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

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Getting home: Hockey players travel scrambled by coronavirus

Ryan Stanton would pull off the highway every few hours to give his pregnant wife, Kirsten, a chance to stretch her legs.

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NHL's top draft prospect staying patient amid uncertainty

Alexis Lafrenière could never have envisioned ending his prolific junior hockey career in such an anticlimactic setting.

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NHL doctor warns of patchwork protocols across 31 markets

The NHL's chief medical officer said Wednesday he expects the coronavirus pandemic to get worse before it gets better in North America and differences across 31 markets are likely to affect when players might get back on the ice.

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NHL's top draft prospect staying patient amid uncertainty

Alexis Lafrenière could never have envisioned ending his prolific junior hockey career in such an anticlimactic setting.

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Getting home: Hockey players travel scrambled by coronavirus

Ryan Stanton would pull off the highway every few hours to give his pregnant wife, Kirsten, a chance to stretch her legs.

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NHL doctor warns of patchwork protocols across 31 markets

The NHL's chief medical officer said Wednesday he expects the coronavirus pandemic to get worse before it gets better in North America and differences across 31 markets are likely to affect when players might get back on the ice.

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Men's world hockey championships in Switzerland canceled

Health concerns and travel bans closing international borders stemming from the new coronavirus pandemic left the International Ice Hockey Federation with no choice but to cancel the men’s world hockey championships.

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Men's world hockey championships in Switzerland canceled

Health concerns and travel bans closing international borders stemming from the new coronavirus pandemic left the International Ice Hockey Federation with no choice but to cancel the men’s world hockey championships.

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Men's world hockey championships in Switzerland canceled

Health concerns and travel bans closing international borders stemming from the new coronavirus pandemic left the International Ice Hockey Federation with no choice but to cancel the men’s world hockey championships.

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Kahun scores shootout goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Capitals

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres coach Ralph Krueger liked the resolve he saw from a Buffalo team that could have easily quit.

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Kahun scores shootout goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Capitals

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres coach Ralph Krueger liked the resolve he saw from a Buffalo team that could have easily quit.

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'It's scary': Virus slams women's hockey worlds in Canada

The women’s world hockey championships in Canada were canceled Saturday because of public health concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.

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'It's scary': Virus slams women's hockey worlds in Canada

The women’s world hockey championships in Canada were canceled Saturday because of public health concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus.

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Hockey body tells AP women's worlds in Canada are canceled

The women’s world hockey championships in Canada were canceled Saturday because of the new coronavirus.

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Bright-spot Fabbri scores and Red Wings 2-1 beat Blackhawks

DETROIT (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi and

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Bright-spot Fabbri scores and Red Wings 2-1 beat Blackhawks

DETROIT (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi and

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Kovalchuk finds home with Capitals after whirlwind journey

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Ilya Kovalchuk and Brenden Dillon broke bread in a Northern Virginia restaurant, leaving their temporary home away from home hotel and swapping stories.

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Hornqvist scored 2 in Penguins' 4-2 win over slumping Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting healthier, and it's showing up on the scoresheet and in the standings.

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Hornqvist scored 2 in Penguins' 4-2 win over slumping Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting healthier, and it's showing up on the scoresheet and in the standings.

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Flyers beat Caps for 7th straight win, are point out of 1st

WASHINGTON (AP) — Travis Konecny heard the announcement there was “no conclusive evidence” he scored, and was determined to get one for real.

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Flyers' James van Riemsdyk breaks right hand blocking shot

WASHINGTON (AP) — James van Riemsdyk broke his right hand blocking a shot Wednesday night in the Philadelphia Flyers' seventh straight victory, and he's expected to miss some time.

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Flyers' James van Riemsdyk breaks right hand blocking shot

WASHINGTON (AP) — James van Riemsdyk broke his right hand blocking a shot Wednesday night in the Philadelphia Flyers' seventh straight victory, and he's expected to miss some time.

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Flyers beat Caps for 7th straight win, are point out of 1st

WASHINGTON (AP) — Travis Konecny heard the announcement there was “no conclusive evidence” he scored, and was determined to get one for real.

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Flyers lose James van Riemsdyk to right hand injury

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers could be without James van Riemsdyk for some time because of a right hand injury.

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Emergency goalie protocol talk on tap for NHL GMs meeting

When a 42-year-old Zamboni driver entered as an emergency goaltender and won an NHL game, it became one of the best stories in sports.

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Simmonds relishes opportunity to help Sabres' playoff push

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It took Wayne Simmonds no more than five minutes into his first Sabres practice to show how much he appreciated being in Buffalo.

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Ovechkin scores 701st, shootout winner as Capitals beat Jets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin began the night being celebrated for what he's best at. He ended it doing something much more rare.

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Ovechkin scores 701st, shootout winner as Capitals beat Jets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin began the night being celebrated for what he's best at. He ended it doing something much more rare.

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Simmonds relishes opportunity to help Sabres' playoff push

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It took Wayne Simmonds no more than five minutes into his first Sabres practice to show how much he appreciated being in Buffalo.

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Oilers among winners, Panthers losers at NHL trade deadline

Mired in a run of one playoff appearance in 13 seasons, the Edmonton Oilers could really use some hockey deep into April and perhaps May and June.

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First-round picks not for rent on NHL trade deadline day

Not many first-round picks were in play at the NHL trade deadline Monday, except for contenders picking up players for now and the future.

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NHL trade winds blow Hurricanes' way in completing 3 deals

Hurricanes president Don Waddell resisted the urge to sign Zamboni driver David Ayres — or acquire anyone else, for that matter — to address Carolina's injury-depleted goaltending ranks before the NHL trade deadline struck Monday.

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Flames answer Oilers' trades by acquiring two defensemen

The latest on the NHL trade deadline (all times Eastern):

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Trades juice up arms race in deep Metropolitan Division

The Metropolitan Division was already the deepest and most competitive in the NHL.

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NHL trade winds blow Hurricanes' way in completing 3 deals

Hurricanes president Don Waddell resisted the urge to sign Zamboni driver David Ayres — or acquire anyone else, for that matter — to address Carolina's injury-depleted goaltending ranks before the NHL trade deadline struck Monday.

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First-round picks not for rent on NHL trade deadline day

Not many first-round picks were in play at the NHL trade deadline Monday, except for contenders picking up players for now and the future.

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Flames answer Oilers' trades by acquiring two defensemen

The latest on the NHL trade deadline (all times Eastern):

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Lehner excited about trade from Blackhawks to Golden Knights

The latest on the NHL trade deadline (all times Eastern):

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NHL Trade Deadline: Sens trade 2, Kreider stays with Rangers

The Ottawa Senators were sellers at the NHL trade deadline for the second straight year.

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Islanders extend Pageau 6 years hours after trading for him

The latest on the NHL trade deadline (all times Eastern):

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Oilers give McDavid, Draisaitl help by getting Athanasiou

The latest on the NHL trade deadline (all times Eastern):

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Trades juice up arms race in deep Metropolitan Division

The Metropolitan Division was already the deepest and most competitive in the NHL.

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Staying put: Sabres acquire Simmonds, plan to keep him

The latest on the NHL trade deadline (all times Eastern):

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Senators swing 2 deals to open NHL trade deadline day

The Ottawa Senators wasted little time in kicking off the NHL’s trade deadline day by dealing forwards Vladislav Namestnikov and Jean-Gabriel Pageau.

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Lightning sign Bogosian after contract terminated by Sabres

Defenseman Zach Bogosian went from having his contract terminated by the Buffalo Sabres to landing in the thick of the playoff race with the Tampa Bay Lighting.

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Capitals snap skid, beat Penguins to vault into first place

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing another deficit and the prospect of their losing streak dragging on, Capitals players returned to the locker room at the second intermission with some things to say.

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Capitals acquire Kovalchuk from Canadiens for 3rd-rounder

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Ovi and Kovy show is coming to the NHL.

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Kyle Okposo scores 2 in Sabres' 2-1 win over Winnipeg Jets

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Okposo hopes he and the Buffalo Sabres provided general manager Jason Botterill a reason to rethink his approach a day before the NHL's trade deadline.

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Capitals acquire Kovalchuk from Canadiens for 3rd-rounder

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Ovi and Kovy show is coming to the NHL.

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Lightning sign Bogosian after contract terminated by Sabres

Defenseman Zach Bogosian went from having his contract terminated by the Buffalo Sabres to landing in the thick of the playoff race with the Tampa Bay Lighting.

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Kyle Okposo scores 2 in Sabres' 2-1 win over Winnipeg Jets

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Okposo hopes he and the Buffalo Sabres provided general manager Jason Botterill a reason to rethink his approach a day before the NHL's trade deadline.

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Capitals snap skid, beat Penguins to vault into first place

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing another deficit and the prospect of their losing streak dragging on, Capitals players returned to the locker room at the second intermission with some things to say.

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Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? NHL's new Mr. 700 has a chance

Alex Ovechkin is making the seemingly impossible appear to be not so far-fetched after all.

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Bruins land Kase by trading Backes, 1st-round pick to Ducks

David Backes no longer has to worry whether he’ll get another shot at playing in the NHL.

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Bruins land Kase by trading Backes, 1st-round pick to Ducks

David Backes no longer has to worry whether he’ll get another shot at playing in the NHL.

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Sabres waive Bogosian with intention of terminating contract

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres placed suspended defenseman Zach Bogosian on unconditional waivers Friday with the intention of terminating his contract.

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Ovechkin scores 699th goal, Capitals lose to Canadiens in OT

WASHINGTON (AP) — All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin needing two goals to reach 700 in his career. The other No. 8 on the ice scored twice instead.

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NHL teams get jump on deadline with flurry of early trades

Tom Fitzgerald changed teams twice at the NHL trade deadline as a player and knows how it feels.

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Ovechkin scores 699th goal, Capitals lose to Canadiens in OT

WASHINGTON (AP) — All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin needing two goals to reach 700 in his career. The other No. 8 on the ice scored twice instead.

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NHL teams get jump on deadline with flurry of early trades

Tom Fitzgerald changed teams twice at the NHL trade deadline as a player and knows how it feels.

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Caps hope trade for Dillon, adjustments solve struggles

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — For the first time since October, the Washington Capitals took the ice for practice as something other than a first-place team.

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Caps hope trade for Dillon, adjustments solve struggles

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — For the first time since October, the Washington Capitals took the ice for practice as something other than a first-place team.

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NHL-worst Red Wings beat Canadeins 4-3, sweep season series

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings can only wish they played Montreal more than just four times this season.

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Capitals acquire defenseman Brenden Dillon from Sharks

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals bolstered their blue line Tuesday by acquiring veteran defenseman Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks.

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NHL-worst Red Wings beat Canadeins 4-3, sweep season series

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings can only wish they played Montreal more than just four times this season.

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Capitals acquire defenseman Brenden Dillon from Sharks

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals bolstered their blue line Tuesday by acquiring veteran defenseman Brenden Dillon from the San Jose Sharks.

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Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to minors

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres suspended defenseman Zach Bogosian on Monday for failing to report to the minors.

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Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to minors

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres suspended defenseman Zach Bogosian on Monday for failing to report to the minors.

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Amid virus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortage

Jack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice. He and other NHL players might want to think twice about sacrificing their sticks in a situation like that for now.

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Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres captain Jack Eichel has become familiar with “Go, Leafs Go”-chanting Maple Leafs fans taking over Buffalo's home rink.

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Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres captain Jack Eichel has become familiar with “Go, Leafs Go”-chanting Maple Leafs fans taking over Buffalo's home rink.

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Amid virus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortage

Jack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice. He and other NHL players might want to think twice about sacrificing their sticks in a situation like that for now.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sabres demote Bogosian to minors, unclear if he'll report

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have assigned Zach Bogosian to the minors after he cleared waivers on Saturday, though it's uncertain when or whether the veteran defenseman will report.

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Sabres demote Bogosian to minors, unclear if he'll report

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have assigned Zach Bogosian to the minors after he cleared waivers on Saturday, though it's uncertain when or whether the veteran defenseman will report.

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Ex-Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson picked as next AHL president

Former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson will be the American Hockey League's next president and CEO.

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Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce Boudreau

The Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday with the goal of correcting some inconsistencies and making a late-season push for a playoff spot.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Amid virus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortage

Jack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice. He and other NHL players might want to think twice about sacrificing their sticks in a situation like that for now.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Amid virus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortage

Jack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice. He and other NHL players might want to think twice about sacrificing their sticks in a situation like that for now.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson picked as next AHL president

Former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson will be the American Hockey League's next president and CEO.

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Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce Boudreau

The Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday with the goal of correcting some inconsistencies and making a late-season push for a playoff spot.

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Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres' 4-3 OT win over Blue Jackets

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Look out NHL, Victor “"Goal-ofsson" is back.

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Olofsson scores 2 in Sabres' 4-3 OT win over Blue Jackets

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Look out NHL, Victor “"Goal-ofsson" is back.

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Jeremy Roenick won't return to NBC Sports after suspension

Jeremy Roenick will not be returning to NBC Sports after his suspension for making inappropriate comments about coworkers.

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Jeremy Roenick won't return to NBC Sports after suspension

Jeremy Roenick will not be returning to NBC Sports after his suspension for making inappropriate comments about coworkers.

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NHL, players schedule more labor talks for next week

The NHL and NHL Players' Association have scheduled another round of labor talks next week after concluding two days of negotiations in Toronto on Wednesday.

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Red Wings Perlini cleared to travel after cut across face

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Detroit Red Wings forward Brendan Perlini has been cleared to travel with the team after requiring stitches to close a deep gash that coach Jeff Blashill says just missed the players' right eye.

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Reinhart scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Detroit

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sam Reinhart jammed in a loose puck for the go-ahead goal 57 seconds into the third period in the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

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Sellers have plenty of inventory ahead of NHL trade deadline

Chris Kreider watched teammates Mats Zuccarello and Kevin Hayes handle all the speculation before getting traded a year ago and saw others do the same in previous seasons.

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Red Wings Perlini cleared to travel after cut across face

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Detroit Red Wings forward Brendan Perlini has been cleared to travel with the team after requiring stitches to close a deep gash that coach Jeff Blashill says just missed the players' right eye.

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Reinhart scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 3-2 win over Detroit

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sam Reinhart jammed in a loose puck for the go-ahead goal 57 seconds into the third period in the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

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Ducks goalie Ryan Miller at ease entering twilight of career

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With a smile and a wave to the crowd, Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller left the ice in Buffalo a winner for perhaps one last time.

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Islanders keep Ovechkin at 698 goals, beat Capitals 5-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barry Trotz would've been OK if Alex Ovechkin reached 700 goals as long as his New York Islanders won the game.

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AP Source: Canadiens prospect Struble out for rest of season

Montreal Canadiens prospect Jayden Struble is out for the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.

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NHL cool to Olympic participation despite IIHF assurances

The NHL remains reluctant to reverse course and compete at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing despite new assurances from Olympic officials to lift various major stumbling blocks, which also have the backing of the league’s players.

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Islanders keep Ovechkin at 698 goals, beat Capitals 5-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barry Trotz would've been OK if Alex Ovechkin reached 700 goals as long as his New York Islanders won the game.

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NHL cool to Olympic participation despite IIHF assurances

The NHL remains reluctant to reverse course and compete at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing despite new assurances from Olympic officials to lift various major stumbling blocks, which also have the backing of the league’s players.

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AP Source: Canadiens prospect Struble out for rest of season

Montreal Canadiens prospect Jayden Struble is out for the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.

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Ducks goalie Ryan Miller at ease entering twilight of career

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With a smile and a wave to the crowd, Anaheim Ducks goalie Ryan Miller left the ice in Buffalo a winner for perhaps one last time.

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Miller stops 31 shots; Ducks hang on to beat Sabres 3-2

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan Miller stopped 31 shots, including all 15 he faced in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Buffalo Sabres for a 3-2 win Sunday.

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NHL-worst Red Wings beat league-best Bruins 3-1 for 2nd time

DETROIT (AP) — The NHL's worst team beat the best.

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Miller stops 31 shots; Ducks hang on to beat Sabres 3-2

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan Miller stopped 31 shots, including all 15 he faced in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Buffalo Sabres for a 3-2 win Sunday.

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NHL-worst Red Wings beat league-best Bruins 3-1 for 2nd time

DETROIT (AP) — The NHL's worst team beat the best.

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Giroux, Flyers rout Capitals and keep Ovechkin at 698 goals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Preventing Alex Ovechkin from reaching 700 career goals was high on the Philadelphia Flyers' priority list Saturday night.

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Giroux, Flyers rout Capitals and keep Ovechkin at 698 goals

WASHINGTON (AP) — Preventing Alex Ovechkin from reaching 700 career goals was high on the Philadelphia Flyers' priority list Saturday night.

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Ovechkin 700: Opponents helpless vs. NHL's best goal-scorer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin arrived in Washington in the summer of 2005 wearing mismatched flip flops and Daisy Duke shorts. He looked like a lost tourist.

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Ovechkin 700: Opponents helpless vs. NHL's best goal-scorer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin arrived in Washington in the summer of 2005 wearing mismatched flip flops and Daisy Duke shorts. He looked like a lost tourist.

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Red Wings snap 9-game skid with 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored twice and converted one of Detroit’s two shootout goals, and the Red Wings snapped a nine-game skid with a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.

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Red Wings snap 9-game skid with 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Dylan Larkin scored twice and converted one of Detroit’s two shootout goals, and the Red Wings snapped a nine-game skid with a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.

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Predators make up for mistakes, come back to beat Caps 5-4

WASHINGTON (AP) — Juuse Saros handed the puck to Alex Ovechkin for an easy goal. Nick Bonino then shot the puck off Saros and into his own net.

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Predators make up for mistakes, come back to beat Caps 5-4

WASHINGTON (AP) — Juuse Saros handed the puck to Alex Ovechkin for an easy goal. Nick Bonino then shot the puck off Saros and into his own net.

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Sabres goalie Ullmark out 3-4 weeks; Johansson promoted

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — If the Buffalo Sabres intend to make a late-season playoff push, they're going to have to do so without their starting goalie for much of the next month.

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Goalapalooza: Offense coming from everywhere around NHL

Alain Nasreddine has watched New York Rangers defensemen go to the front of the net and hang out below the goal line.

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Senators snap 7-game road skid with 5-2 win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Reilly scored the go-ahead goal 8:48 into the third period, and the Ottawa Senators snapped a seven-game road skid with a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

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Senators snap 7-game road skid with 5-2 win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Reilly scored the go-ahead goal 8:48 into the third period, and the Ottawa Senators snapped a seven-game road skid with a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

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NHL players in favor of 'international flavor' All-Star idea

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon enjoyed when the NHL All-Star Game featured North America against the World in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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NHL players in favor of 'international flavor' All-Star idea

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon enjoyed when the NHL All-Star Game featured North America against the World in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Hockey's young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Young Laila Anderson delivered one of the most poignant moments of the weekend when she introduced the Blues' four All-Stars. The players who stood out on the ice later weren't all that much older.

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Women's 3-on-3, shots from stands highlight NHL skills event

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hilary Knight stood among the NHL's best players and felt a little intimidated by the challenge in front of her.

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Hockey's young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Young Laila Anderson delivered one of the most poignant moments of the weekend when she introduced the Blues' four All-Stars. The players who stood out on the ice later weren't all that much older.

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3-on-3 overtime in NHL has evolved over past 5 seasons

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Victor Hedman fondly recalls the NHL's first 3-on-3 overtime because it was madness.

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Women's 3-on-3, shots from stands highlight NHL skills event

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hilary Knight stood among the NHL's best players and felt a little intimidated by the challenge in front of her.

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Bettman: NHL Puck and player tracking to start in playoffs

Puck and player tracking is coming to the NHL in the playoffs.

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Women's 3-on-3, shots from stands highlight NHL skills event

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hilary Knight stood among the NHL's best players and felt a little intimidated by the challenge in front of her.

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Shots from stands, women's 3-on-3 highlight NHL skills event

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Shooting pucks from the stands and some of the best women's hockey players in the world going back and forth in a 3-on-3 game stole the show at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition.

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Bettman: NHL Puck and player tracking to start in playoffs

Puck and player tracking is coming to the NHL in the playoffs.

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3-on-3 overtime in NHL has evolved over past 5 seasons

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Victor Hedman fondly recalls the NHL's first 3-on-3 overtime because it was madness.

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Most dangerous lead in hockey? This season, it's all of them

Joel Quenneville remembers years past when NHL teams leading going into the third period could feel comfortable chalking up two points. A win was a pretty sure bet.

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Women's players hope NHL All-Star Weekend helps their cause

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Annie Pankowski got an email from the NHL asking if she’d like to be a part of its All-Star Weekend and jumped at the opportunity.

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Women's players hope NHL All-Star Weekend helps their cause

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Annie Pankowski got an email from the NHL asking if she’d like to be a part of its All-Star Weekend and jumped at the opportunity.

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Most dangerous lead in hockey? This season, it's all of them

Joel Quenneville remembers years past when NHL teams leading going into the third period could feel comfortable chalking up two points. A win was a pretty sure bet.

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Akim Aliu, who spoke out about racism, signs with Czech team

Akim Aliu, the player who helped prompt

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Akim Aliu, who spoke out about racism, signs with Czech team

Akim Aliu, the player who helped prompt

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AP Source: Akim Aliu signs with Czech league team

Former NHL forward Akim Aliu has signed in the Czech Extraliga for the remainder of the season, a person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

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Ovechkin hat trick helps Capitals beat Devils

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Alex Ovechkin took an errant stick to the face that made him bleed, his Washington Capitals teammates knew it wouldn't be good for the New Jersey Devils.

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Ovechkin hat trick helps Capitals beat Devils

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Alex Ovechkin took an errant stick to the face that made him bleed, his Washington Capitals teammates knew it wouldn't be good for the New Jersey Devils.

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Top women's players to be part of NHL All-Star Weekend

The magnitude of the moment wasn't lost on Kendall Coyne Schofield — wearing her No. 26 Team USA jersey — as she dug her skates into the ice waiting for the starter's whistle to blow.

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Vegas Golden Knights fire Gallant, name DeBoer new coach

Gerard Gallant was abruptly fired by the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday less than two years after leading them to the Stanley Cup Final in their first season of existence and winning NHL coach of the year honors along the way.

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Golden Knights fire Gallant, name DeBoer new coach

Gerard Gallant was abruptly fired by the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday less than two years after leading them to the Stanley Cup Final in their first season of existence and winning NHL coach of the year honors along the way.

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Eichel's end-to-end rush sparks Buffalo's 4-2 win over Vegas

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel shrugged off a sloppy, turnover-filled second period to deliver a breathtaking goal in showing continued signs of how much he's maturing into the Sabres leader in his fifth NHL season.

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Eichel's end-to-end rush sparks Buffalo's 4-2 win over Vegas

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel shrugged off a sloppy, turnover-filled second period to deliver a breathtaking goal in showing continued signs of how much he's maturing into the Sabres leader in his fifth NHL season.

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Capitals sign Nicklas Backstrom to $46M, 5-year extension

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom isn't leaving the team he lifted the Stanley Cup with and is getting paid handsomely to stick around for the long haul.

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Capitals sign Nicklas Backstrom for 5-year, $46M deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitals have signed Nicklas Backstrom for the long term, agreeing to a $46 million, five-year contract extension on Tuesday.

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AP source: NHL All-Star game to feature women's 3-on-3 event

Women's national team players representing the United States and Canada will compete in a 3-on-3 event at the NHL All-Star game in St. Louis in two weeks, a person with direct knowledge of the plan said Monday.

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NHL extends Buffalo's agreement to host combine through 2022

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The NHL's top prospects will continue making their pre-draft stops in Buffalo for at least another three years.

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AP Source: NHL All-Star game to feature women 3-on-3 event

The NHL is increasing its promotion of women's hockey by adding a three-on-three game between U.S. and Canadian national team members to its All-Star festivities later this month in St. Louis..

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Dual-role players? Defensemen as wingers show it can be done

Brendan Smith caught his breath for a few seconds on the bench before New York Rangers coach David Quinn called his name again.

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Blues' Perron, Capitals' Oshie among final All-Star picks

WASHINGTON (AP) — St. Louis Blues winger David Perron and former teammate T.J. Oshie were voted by fans as two of the final representatives for NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis.

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Hischer scores twice, Devils rout Capitals 5-1 to end skid

WASHINGTON (AP) — On a night that looked primed for Alex Ovechkin to fill the net, another first overall pick took over instead.

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Blues' Perron, Capitals' Oshie among final All-Star picks

WASHINGTON (AP) — St. Louis Blues winger David Perron and former teammate T.J. Oshie were voted by fans as two of the final representatives for NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis.

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Boeser scores twice in Canucks' 6-3 win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Still stinging from opening their road trip with two lopsided losses, Bo Horvat and the Vancouver Canucks got back on track with a strong finish Saturday.

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