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Canadiens sign free-agent Kovalchuk to 1-year contractMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens signed free-agent forward Ilya Kovalchuk to a one-year contract on Friday to...

Cassidy, Berube, Reirden, Gallant named NHL All-Star coachesNEW YORK (AP) Boston's Bruce Cassidy, Craig Berube of the St. Louis Blues, Washington's Todd Reirden...

AP Hockey WriterNHL rookie scoring leader, Buffalo's Olofsson, out 5-6 weeksBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward and the NHL's rookie scoring...

Florida scores 4 in 2nd period, beats Senators 6-3OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators have prided themselves in outworking opponents this season. Their...

Nylander scores twice, Maple Leafs power past Jets 6-3WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) William Nylander had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple...

Lightning extend win streak to 7 with 2-1 win over CanadiensMONTREAL (AP) Montreal coach Claude Julien felt a hot goaltender prevented the Canadiens...

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...

AP Sports WriterOutdoor hockey in Texas? Sure thang, and it was quite a hitBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Ryan Clare chewed on a turkey...

Wild at Target: 2021 NHL Winter Classic headed to MinnesotaDALLAS (AP) The 2021 NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Minnesota Wild...

Wild at Target: 2021 NHL Winter Classic headed to MinnesotaDALLAS (AP) The 2021 NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Minnesota Wild...

Perry gets game misconduct for elbow in Winter ClassicDALLAS (AP) Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry got a game misconduct penalty, taking him out...

AP Sports WriterTexas-sized NHL Winter Classic for Stars, Preds in CottonBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) Welcome to a Texas-sized NHL Winter Classic.The annual showcase...