NHL

AP Sports WriterStars extend winning streak to 5 with 2-1 victory over KingsBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Jamie Benn and Blake Comeau scored 37 seconds apart during the second period as the Dallas Stars extended their winning streak to five with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles...

AP Sports WriterPastrnak hat trick helps Bruins hold off Jets 5-4By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Bruins used a barrage of different scorers to snap a three-game losing streak at Nashville earlier this week. Goals from two of their youngest stars were sufficient to help them get past the...

Associated PressDeAngelo, Panarin lead Rangers past Devils 6-3By SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) Tony DeAngelo recorded his first career hat trick and added two assists as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Thursday night.Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, and Jesper Fast...

Associated PressHayes leads Flyers past WashingtonBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Flyers just needed to get back on home ice to regain their winning stride.Kevin Hayes scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period short-handed to lead Philadelphia to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday...

Stars D-man Johns could be close to return from long absenceFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns could be nearing a return after missing a season and a half because of issues with headaches.The Stars loaned Johns to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League on...

Flames agree to 6-year extension with D AnderssonCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames and defenseman Rasmus Andersson have agreed to a six-year, $27.3 million contract extension.The deal was announced Wednesday.The 23-year-old native of Sweden has three goals, nine assists and 33 penalty minutes in 44 games for Calgary...

Associated PressMax Pacioretty on pace for career-best season in VegasBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Max Pacioretty is putting on an offensive showcase for the Vegas Golden Knights this season.The 31-year-old forward leads the team in points (44) and goals scored (19); he ranks second with 25 assists. His...

AP Sports WriterBack with Carolina, Williams has work ahead to be game-readyBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Justin Williams is back with the Carolina Hurricanes. The question now is how long it will take him to be ready for game action.The 38-year-old former captain said Wednesday he isn't sure...

AP Hockey WriterNHL scorers rejoice as rough play fades in front of goaliesBy LARRY LAGEIt's still no man's land in front of NHL goaltenders, a forbidden place for offensive players who risk hard shoves, cross-checks - or worse - when they settle in.But it isn't nearly as rough and...

AP Hockey WriterNHL games often won and loss depending on net-front playBy LARRY LAGENHL games are often won and lost in front of the net.Players, especially on the power play, park themselves in front of goaltenders to tip pucks past them or to simply obstruct their view by getting...

Associated PressKahun, Jarry lead Penguins past Vegas 4-3By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Dominik Kahun had a goal and an assist, Tristan Jarry made 32 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Tuesday night.The Penguins have won three straight and six of seven on...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets extend road point streak to 9 by beating DucksBy JOE REEDYANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Zach Werenski scored two goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.The win pushed Columbus' road point streak to nine games...