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AP Sports WriterDevils goalie Corey Crawford retires on eve of NHL seasonBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Corey Crawford, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win two Stanley Cups, retired Saturday less than three months after signing with the New Jersey Devils and less than a week before the start...

AP Sports WriterDallas Stars emerge from eventful first half in solid shapeBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) There was the 1-7-1 start for the Dallas Stars, who had such high expectations after an impressive playoff run last season.When they started consistently winning again, there was the shocking coaching change unrelated...

AP Hockey WriterSpecial team: Blues penalty kill has them on verge of CupBy STEPHEN WHYNOSomething is missing from Boston's power play.The uninterrupted puck movement and cross-ice passes to a wide-open David Pastrnak aren't there anymore. Torey Krug isn't getting the chance to fire away from the top. Patrice Bergeron...

AP Sports WriterToffoli's hat trick leads Kings over Avs 3-1 in outdoor gameBy ARNIE STAPLETONAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Col. (AP) Tyler Toffoli scored twice in the final minute to complete a hat trick and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 Saturday night at the Air Force...

AP Hockey WriterNHL players discuss options for racial injustice protestsBy STEPHEN WHYNONHL players are discussing options to protest racial injustice after the NBA and other professional sports leagues postponed games, according to a person with knowledge of those talks.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity...

Vegas Golden Knights resolve trademark dispute with US ArmyLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have resolved a trademark dispute with the U.S. Army over the NHL franchise's name and gold and black colors.The hockey team said in a statement Thursday that an agreement with the Army allows...

Sabres' Evander Kane out weeks with cracked ribsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane is out indefinitely after cracking three ribs in Thursday's season opener.Coach Dan Bylsma said Kane will miss ''weeks,'' the latest misfortune for a team already without top-line center Jack Eichel. Eichel will miss...

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers signed left wing Jonathan Huberdeau to a two-year contract Thursday, one day before the team opens training camp.Huberdeau led the Panthers with 54 points last season. Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said the deal is ''very fair'' for both sides.Huberdeau had been...

Previous Blues owners selling remaining minority interestST. LOUIS (AP) The previous owners of the St. Louis Blues plan to sell their remaining minority interest in the team.St. Louis Blues Chairman Tom Stillman said Thursday that Sports Capital Holdings will soon market the minority stake it has held since...

Associated PressO'Reilly's overtime goal lifts Blues past Maple Leafs 3-2By JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) In the beginning of the season, the St. Louis Blues were finding ways to lose games. Now, they're managing to pull out wins.Ryan O'Reilly scored 34 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues...

AP Sports WriterMiller turns back 26 shots, Ducks down Blue Jackets 2-1By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Anaheim Ducks aren't scoring many goals. They haven't needed many in winning four of their first five games.The Ducks surrendered just one goal in each of the four wins this season...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed forward Colin Blackwell to a two-year, two-way contract. Predators general manager David Poile announced the agreement Tuesday. Blackwell will make $650,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 at the American Hockey League in 2018-19. He will get $700,000 in the NHL and $100,000...