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Washington 1 0 2-3Pittsburgh 0 0 0-0First Period-1, Washington, Fehr 8 (Beagle, Laich), 17:47.Second Period-None.Third Period-2, Washington, Johansson 10 (Kuznetsov, Orpik), 5:36. 3, Washington, Fehr 9 (Ward, Carlson), 10:16.Shots on Goal-Washington 9-16-9-34. Pittsburgh 9-10-12-31.Goalies-Washington, Holtby. Pittsburgh, Fleury. A-18,663 (18,387). T-2:23.

CHICAGO (AP) - Four games deep in the Stanley Cup Final, all that's clear is just how little separates the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning.These two conference champions have two victories, nine goals and 24 penalty minutes apiece, while Chicago has outshot Tampa Bay 107-104. Neither team...

Bettman visit Calgary amid arena talkCALGARY, Alberta (AP) NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the Calgary Flames' financial situation ''continues to deteriorate'' as the team remains at the aging Scotiabank Saddledome.''This building, in its time, was a work of art. Its time is long past,'' Bettman said Friday in...

The Winnipeg Jets and the Edmonton Oilers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Rogers Place. Winnipeg Jets vs. Edmonton Oilers When: 9:30 PM ET, Sunday, December 11, 2016 Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta ROT ...

AP Sports WriterYouthful, speedy Avalanche take another big step forwardBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) To Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche, this was up for debate: Whether his skate brushed the blue line on what would've been a game-tying goal in Game 7 before being overturned.To the Colorado captain...

AP Sports WriterKapanen's 2 goals lead Maple Leafs past Sharks 5-3By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal of the game with Toronto short-handed and the Maple Leafs won for the fifth time in six games, beating the San Jose Sharks 5-3 on Thursday...

AP Sports WriterOvechkin wins it for Caps in OT, 4-3 over Red WingsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Alex Ovechkin's first significant play of the night led to a goal for the other team. His pass was intercepted, and Detroit scored short-handed.Ovechkin and the Washington power play would eventually make...

Associated PressNew York Islanders to leave Brooklyn, return to suburbsBy FRANK ELTMANELMONT, N.Y. (AP) It's hardly the Dodgers going to Los Angeles, but another major sports franchise is leaving Brooklyn.The New York Islanders, who moved from their suburban home to Brooklyn in 2015, have won a bid to...

10:05 a.m. CDTIllinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is at the United Center wearing a Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews (tayvz) black replica jersey.Rauner told reporters it's a ''great day for the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.'' The governor said Thursday that the parade and rally at Soldier Field...

Golden Knights sign Whitecloud, NCAA free agent to join teamLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have signed Zach Whitecloud to a three-year, entry-level deal, and he is expected to join the NHL club Friday.General manager George McPhee announced the contract Thursday after Whitecloud finished his sophomore season...

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 WriterButcher an NHL free agent after not signing with AvalancheBy JOHN WAWROWCollege hockey's top player is an NHL free agent after former University of Denver defenseman Will Butcher allowed a deadline to pass without signing with the Colorado Avalanche.The Avalanche selected Butcher in the fifth round of...