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LA Kings sign G Anders Lindback to pro tryout contractEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Goalie Anders Lindback has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Los Angeles Kings.Lindback was added to the roster of the Kings' AHL affiliate in Ontario on Wednesday.The veteran Swede went 5-7-1 with a...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Predators forward Filip Forsberg shows little sign that he's slowing down as a rookie just yet.He became the first Predator ever to score in the All-Star Game as he scored not once but twice in Columbus playing with the league's best, and he didn't stop...

AP Hockey WriterDucks keep G Cam Fowler, grab G Ryan Miller in free agencyBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Cam Fowler wanted to stay home, and Ryan Miller wanted to get closer to Hollywood. They both wanted to be in position to contend for the Stanley Cup next season.Fowler...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning are eager to take another shot at the Montreal Canadiens.A year after being swept by their Atlantic Division rivals in the opening round of the NHL playoffs, the confident Lightning will be looking for redemption when the teams meet again in...

AP Hockey WriterRed Wings' postseason streak running on fumes in Motor CityBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) NHL standings used to be displayed in the Detroit Red Wings' dressing room on a huge dry-erase board, filling much of a wall between the players' lounge and showers.Detroit doesn't always display the...

NHL fines Flames' Gaudreau, Kings' Muzzin $2,000 for divingNEW YORK (AP) The NHL has fined Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin $2,000 each for diving/embellishing.It's the second infraction for both players this season and comes after they received warnings for the initial...

AP Sports WriterKane helps Blackhawks beat Flames 5-1 for 3rd straight winBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Patrick Kane had a goal and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.Kane scored his third of the season on a...

AP Sports WriterPuck picnic: Calgary Flames practice in NYC's Central ParkBy BEN WALKERNEW YORK (AP) Among all the joggers, dog walkers, bird watchers and families feeding the ducks in Central Park this weekend, Kris Versteeg and his out-of-town pals came for a picnic.A puck picnic, that is.Needing a...

Canadiens acquire defenseman for DesharnaisMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers have made a deal on the eve of the NHL trade deadline.Montreal has acquired defenseman Brandon Davidson for forward David Desharnais. The deal was announced Tuesday night.The 25-year-old Davidson played 28 games this season for Edmonton,...

Capitals' Winnik loses part of ear blocking shotSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Washington forward Daniel Winnik lost a part of his right ear when he was stuck in the head blocking a shot in the Capitals' 4-2 victory Thursday night at Florida.The only Washington skater who doesn't wear a protective...

Winnipeg 1 2 1-4Edmonton 0 0 1-1First Period-1, Winnipeg, Stafford 16, 7:32.Second Period-2, Winnipeg, Stempniak 11 (Slater, Tlusty), 5:31. 3, Winnipeg, Myers 7 (Enstrom), 16:00 (pp).Third Period-4, Edmonton, Nugent-Hopkins 23 (Hall, Klefbom), 1:10. 5, Winnipeg, Frolik 17 (Ladd, Harrison), 12:17 (pp).Shots on Goal-Winnipeg...

Penguins F Sheary out 4 to 6 weeks with upper-body injuryPITTSBURGH (AP) Conor Sheary's breakout season with the Pittsburgh Penguins hit a speed bump on Wednesday. The team says the second-year forward is out 4 to 6 weeks due to an upper-body injury.Sheary is third on the team...