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Associated PressWeal's shootout goal lifts Flyers past Panthers 6-5By AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Flyers blew a three-goal lead, pulled their starting goalie in the third period but still managed to gain two points.Not exactly the recipe for a victory, but they'll take it.''Kind of a crazy game,'' coach...

Jets say Byfuglien had ankle surgery, with team out of mixBy The Associated PressThe general manager of the Winnipeg Jets says absent defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has had ankle surgery and the team was not ''directly involved'' in the decision.Kevin Cheveldayoff on Thursday also declined to discuss the team's relationship...

AP Sports WriterGolden Knights try to play role in healing Vegas with openerBy GREG BEACHAMLAS VEGAS (AP) Hockey fans arrived on the Las Vegas Strip in the crisp desert afternoon, gathering in jovial groups outside the rink. Many wore the striking, multicolored jerseys of the Vegas Golden Knights,...

WASHINGTON (AP) Calgary's Sean Monahan scored his second goal of the game 1:40 into overtime to give the Flames a 3-2 win at the Washington Capitals on Friday.The Flames are conceding almost four goals per game on average this season but put in an improved defensive performance, with...

Associated PressGeorge McPhee's strategic moves help Vegas reach Cup FinalBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) George McPhee's endgame has always been about making the Golden Knights contenders.Strategic moves to keep winning.The veteran general manager has ridden his savvy all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, a stirring run...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shea Theodore put Anaheim ahead late in the third period with his first NHL goal, Frederik Andersen made 24 saves and the Ducks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Wednesday night.Andrew Cogliano, Carl Hagelin and Jacob Silfverberg also scored. This was Andersen's first start since...

Report: Police say Greg Johnson's death an apparent suicideDETROIT (AP) A police report says the death of former Nashville Predators captain Greg Johnson was an apparent suicide, according to the Detroit News.The paper said Wednesday it had obtained a Rochester Police report, and that Johnson was found by...

Council committee approves agreement for Seattle arena planSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle City Council committee created to review plans for the renovation of KeyArena has unanimously approved the final transaction documents, setting the stage for full council approval of the arena plan later this month.The Select Committee on Civic...

AP Hockey Writer'Young Mario' Matthews continues to reinvent ways to scoreBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Auston Matthews is drawing comparisons to Mario Lemieux and getting noticed by Bryce Harper amid a hot start to his second NHL season.Last season's Calder Trophy winner as rookie of the year, Matthews went...

Iginla powers Avalanche past Jets 5-2DENVER (AP) Jarome Iginla had a goal and an assist, and the reeling Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Saturday.Matt Nieto scored twice and Matt Duchene added three assists, helping Colorado stop a nine-game losing streak. Nathan MacKinnon and Carl Soderberg...

Penguins put D Justin Schultz on injured reservePITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Justin Schultz on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.Coach Mike Sullivan said Thursday that Schultz will be out at least two weeks. Schultz left Tuesday night's loss to the New York Rangers in...

Sabres hire Steve Smith to coaching staffBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley has hired Steve Smith to his staff.Smith was a three-time Stanley Cup winner in Edmonton during a 16-year career, also playing for the Blackhawks and Flames. He has nine years of experience as an...