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AP Hockey WriterVanek, Nash among players seeking playoff redemptionBy STEPHEN WHYNOThomas Vanek learned early in his career how tough it is to win in the playoffs.When Vanek and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers in six games in 2006 to advance, the rookie winger looked across the locker...

Red Wings agree with Mantha on 2-year, $6.6 million contractDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million contract with Anthony Mantha.The Red Wings announced the move with the restricted free agent Wednesday, keeping the 23-year-old wing after he led the team with 24...

Another slow start undermines Stars in loss to LightningEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Another slow start doomed the Dallas Stars.Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final slipped away from the Western Conference champions in a hurry Wednesday night, with a suddenly vulnerable Anton Khudobin allowing two early goals and the...

Rangers agree to terms with defenseman Adam FoxNEW YORK (AP) The Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Fox on an entry-level contract.New York acquired Fox on Tuesday in a trade with Carolina for its second-round pick this year and a conditional third-round choice next year.Fox played...

Horvat scores in overtime, Canucks top Bruins 2-1VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Bo Horvat scored at 3:12 of overtime and the Vancouver Canucks edged the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Saturday night.Brandon Sutter scored for the Canucks in regulation, and Joakim Nordstrom scored for the Bruins.Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped...

Leon Draisaitl scores in overtime, Oilers beat Bruins 3-2EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night in their home opener.Connor McDavid set up the winner at 37 seconds of the extra period, and...

Canadiens sign goalie Carey Price to 8-year extensionMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Carey Price to an eight-year contract extension.General manager Marc Bergevin announced the deal Sunday, the second day Price was eligible to be extended. Price's new contract begins in 2018-19 and runs through 2025-26.Getting...

AP Sports WriterNHL teams realize backup goaltender is important positionBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins had it all set up to honor backup goalie Jaroslav Halak on Tuesday night for becoming the 74th goalie in NHL history to play in 500 games.Then something went wrong: Starter Tuukka...

June 17 - Last possible day for Stanley Cup Final.June 24 - NHL Awards, Las Vegas.June 26-27 - NHL draft, Sunrise, Fla.July 1 - Free agency begins.

AP Hockey Writer2-time Cup-winner Versteeg retires after 11 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWTwo-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Kris Versteeg is retiring after 11 NHL seasons.The 33-year-old announced his decision through the NHL Players' Association on Tuesday, and after ending this season playing with his brother, Mitch, with Slovakia's HK Nitra.Versteeg was...

AP Sports WriterGoalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Florida goalie Roberto Luongo has decided to retire after 19 seasons.The 40-year-old Luongo made the announcement Wednesday on his Twitter account. His 489 career victories are third in NHL history behind only Martin Brodeur...

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Ryan Strome scored in the first period, and Canada beat the United States 2-1 to advance to the next round at the junior ice hockey world championships. Jacob Trouba scored for the U.S. The Americans need to beat Slovakia on Monday in Group B to move on. Canada...