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AP Sports WriterRed Wings fall short of low expectations in new arenaBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings' debut season at Little Caesars Arena fell short, even of low expectations.Detroit was not projected by many to make the playoffs but the Red Wings didn't come close.Detroit won...

AP Hockey WriterHow long interview period changed course of NHL free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOArtemi Panarin did not have to imagine what he might look like in a New York Rangers uniform.His likeness in Rangers blue adorned the giant video screens at Madison Square Garden with the message ''Welcome Artemi''...

The DETROIT and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 7:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT RED WINGS vs WASHINGTON CAPITALS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PL OU ML 51 DETROIT 0 (-110) 6 -120 100 215 -255 52 WASHINGTON TV: 7:30 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports WriterDallas Stars' Rick Bowness still has 'passion' to coachBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin felt empty. Jamie Benn, their longtime captain, was almost speechless.Like head coach Rick Bowness, who likely soon will shed the interim tag, they were disappointed and drained after more than two months...

Longtime Stars executive Lites moving from CEO to chairmanFRISCO, Texas (AP) Longtime Dallas Stars executive Jim Lites is transitioning from his role as CEO to chairman, a move that will lessen his day-to-day duties with the team.The Stars announced the move Friday. Brad Alberts, the Stars president since...

Associated PressOvechkin nets 50th, 51st goals in Caps' 6-3 win vs LightningBy ERIK ERLENDSSONTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 50th and 51st goals of the season, leading the Washington Capitals to a 6-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie also...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils have retained Chris Terreri as their goaltending coach.General manager Ray Shero made the announcement Friday in completing John Hynes' staff.The Devils hired Geoff Ward and Alain Nasreddine as assistant coaches earlier this week.The 50-year-old Terreri has served as goaltending coach since...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Canadiens put Streit on unconditional waiversBy JOHN WAWROWA person with direct knowledge of the situation says the Montreal Canadiens have placed defenseman Mark Streit on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Canadiens...

CHICAGO (AP) Vladimir Tarasenko scored at 3:54 of a whistle-free overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 6-5 come-from-behind win over Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.Tarasenko, who also set up a goal, beat Corey Crawford on the glove side from the slot for his seventh goal after...

Zach Hyman signs 4-year extension with Maple LeafsTORONTO (AP) Zach Hyman signed a $10 million, four-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.The 25-year-old forward was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season.The former University of Michigan player had 10 goals and...

The NHL-worst Washington Capitals were handing out votes of confidence Friday, less than three weeks into a season that has so far been nothing short of a fall-flat-on-the-face embarrassment. General manager George McPhee met with reporters for some 20 minutes at the team's facility and cited penalties and goaltending as...

AP Sports WriterInterim tag off Bowness month after Stars play in Cup finalBy STEPHEN HAWKINSThere was a point while serving as interim coach of the Dallas Stars when Rick Bowness knew he didn't want someone else to come in and take over the team. And that was even before...