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Report: Police say Greg Johnson's death an apparent suicideDETROIT (AP) A police report says the death of former Nashville Predators captain Greg Johnson was an apparent suicide, according to the Detroit News.The paper said Wednesday it had obtained a Rochester Police report, and that Johnson was found by...

AP Hockey WriterAnother early exit plunges Capitals into offseason of changeBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The aftermath of the Washington Capitals' all-too-familiar early playoff exit has an unfamiliar feeling this time.No longer could players fall back on learning from the latest loss , in seven games in the...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils.''I...

AP Hockey Writer'Crazy' NHL season of coach firings continues with JulienBy STEPHEN WHYNOIt's coach firing season in the NHL. Well, actually, that's every season.Claude Julien of the Boston Bruins became the fourth coach fired this season on Tuesday and the second in the past week after the St. Louis...

Canadiens sign goaltender Antti Niemi to one-year dealMONTREAL (AP) Goaltender Antti Niemi was seeking stability more than money when he agreed to a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.Who could blame the 34-year-old, who was eligible for free agency on July 1, after a whirlwind...

AP Hockey WriterNHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNODeputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season.Daly said the sides are still negotiating an extension of the collective bargaining agreement....

The PHILADELPHIA and the ARIZONA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS vs ARIZONA COYOTES When: 9:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona ROT TEAM PL OU ML 9 PHILADELPHIA 0 (-110) 5.5 -115 -105 115 -135 10 ARIZONA TV: 9:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: ARIZONA , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the PHILADELPHIA...

Associated PressCouture's goal in 2OT lifts Sharks past Vegas in Game 2By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Logan Couture's second goal of the game, on the power play at 5:13 of the second overtime, lifted the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on...

AP Sports WriterParade of forwards at top of NHL draftBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Cody Glass played in a youth hockey tournament in Las Vegas when he was 10. His Junior Steelers team finished a disappointing second.He is looking forward to many more games in Sin City.Glass was selected...

Associated PressTarasenko scores twice, Blues beat Blackhawks 7-3By DAVID SOLOMONST. LOUIS (AP) Vladimir Tarasenko asserted that the St. Louis Blues were a better team than one that had lost seven of its first nine games following a 7-4 loss Thursday against the Columbus Blue JacketsTarasenko followed up on...

Blues' Dunn fined $1,942 for cross-check to Oilers' KhairaNEW YORK (AP) St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn has been fined $1,942 by the NHL for cross-checking Edmonton Oilers forward Jujhar Khaira.The league's department of player safety announced the fine Wednesday. The money goes to the players' emergency assistance...

Canucks' Boeser, Fantenberg in concussion protocolBURNABY, British Columbia (AP) Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser and defenseman Oscar Fantenberg are in concussion protocol.Neither player was on the ice for practice Tuesday, a day after their injuries during a 6-4 exhibition victory over Ottawa.Fantenberg left Monday night's game after he...