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AP Sports WriterTurris scores late, Predators beat Blues 2-1By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Kyle Turris scored with 2:12 left, and the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Sunday night to take the season series from the defending Stanley Cup champs.Better yet, Nashville improved to 13-11-4...

AP Sports WriterRaanta stops 36 shots, Coyotes keep Ovechkin at 698 goalsBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Alex Ovechkin tested Antti Raanta early with a hard slap shot from his customary power-play spot in the left circle. He tried to slip a quick release past Arizona's goalie late and...

Henrique scores twice, Devils beat Canucks 5-1VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Adam Henrique scored twice, Derek Grant had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday.Brendan Guhle and Sam Steel also scored for the Ducks, who have wins in two of their...

Nylander nets 2, Blackhawks beat Flames 8-4 to snap skidCALGARY, Alberta (AP) Alex Nylander had two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.Jonathan Toews, Dominik Kubalik, Alex DeBrincat, Brandon Saad, Patrick Kane and Kirby...

AP Sports WriterToffoli scores NHL's first outdoor hat trick, Kings beat AvsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Col. (AP) Tyler Toffoli will remember the Los Angeles Kings' 3-1 win over Colorado on Saturday night at the Air Force Academy for so many reasons.The thundering jets' flyover. The cadets high-fiving...

Anisimov scores in OT to lift Senators past Stars 4-3OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Artem Anisimov scored at 3:48 of overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night.Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Brady Tkachuk and Tyler Ennis also scored for the Senators. Craig Anderson stopped...

Associated PressSharks D Erik Karlsson out for season with broken thumbBy BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a broken thumb on his left hand in Friday’s game at Winnipeg.The team announced the news Saturday...

Hurricanes to host outdoor game at NC State in 2021RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes will host an outdoor hockey game at N.C. State's Carter-Finely Stadium on Feb. 20, 2021, the NHL announced Saturday night.Carolina's opponent for the 12th NHL Stadium Series game is to be determined. It...

AP Hockey WriterSabres demote Bogosian to minors, unclear if he'll reportBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, 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.Bogosian's agent, Darren Ferris, didn't provide any...

Matthews, Campbell lead Maple Leafs past Senators 4-2OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Auston Matthews scored and Jack Campbell made 24 saves for his third win in four games with Toronto, sending the Maple Leafs to a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.Jake Muzzin, William Nylander and Mitch...

AP Hockey WriterAmid virus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortageBy STEPHEN WHYNOJack 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...

AP Hockey WriterMinnesota Wild fire coach Bruce BoudreauBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe 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.First-year general manager Bill Guerin said he felt the timing was right to move on from...