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The VANCOUVER and the COLUMBUS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. VANCOUVER CANUCKS vs COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio ROT TEAM PL OU ML 45 VANCOUVER 0 (-110) 6 -120 100 180 -215 46 COLUMBUS TV: 7:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: COLUMBUS , VANCOUVER Oddsmakers currently have the VANCOUVER...

AP Sports WriterCapitals' Wilson thinks hit from TB's Stralman had 'don'ts'By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) For better or for worse, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is an expert when it comes to knowing what the NHL looks for when punishing someone for a dangerous hit, and he thinks Tampa...

The comparisons are inevitable. Connor McDavid understands it. So does Sidney Crosby. Franchise centers don't come along very often. Particularly ones with the skill set McDavid seems to share with the player he grew up idolizing. The footwork. The soft hands. The relentless energy. The ability to see something before...

Chicago Blackhawks veteran Marian Hossa is a role model in the locker room, where younger teammates revere him.''It means I'm older,'' Hossa said. ''I'm just glad I can still play.''His consistency at both ends of the ice helps make the Blackhawks perennial Stanley Cup contenders. The 35-year-old Hossa passed...

Patrik Laine scores 2 more goals, Jets beat Hurricanes 3-2RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Patrik Laine scored twice for the second straight game and extended his points streak to eight in the Winnipeg Jets' 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday night.Laine had his third multi-goal game in the...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Sabres re-sign Zemgus Girgensons to 1-year contractBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed forward Zemgus Girgensons to a one-year $1.15 million contract.The Sabres announced the signing on Thursday, and a person with direct knowledge of the contract revealed the terms to The...

Zack Kassian suspended 7 games for kicking opponentNEW YORK (AP) Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian was suspended seven games by the NHL on Friday for kicking an opponent in the chest.Kassian swung his right leg and kicked Tampa Bay forward Erik Cernak in the chest during a game...

AP Sports WriterVagabond career brings everyman Boudreau back to MinnesotaBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The last time Bruce Boudreau landed in Minnesota, his dedication to the sport left much to be desired.Now he's back in the capital city as an NHL head coach on his third team,...

NHL criticizes reduction of suspension for Predators' WatsonNEW YORK (AP) The NHL is criticizing an arbitrator's decision to reduce the suspension of Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson, who pleaded no contest in July to a domestic assault charge.Watson received a 27-game suspension from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman last...

Associated PressNamestnikov scores 2 as NHL-best Lightning stop Sharks, 5-1By RICK EYMERSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Vladislav Namestnikov had two goals, Nikita Kucherov scored his 15th of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning ended San Jose's four-game winning streak by beating the Sharks 5-1 on Wednesday night.Jake Dotchin...

Associated PressGoalie Binnington a steady rookie rock as Blues advanceBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Jordan Binnington still doesn't look nervous.Sure, the standout rookie goalie for the St. Louis Blues admitted he got a little tired late in the double-overtime win over Dallas in Game 7. But he said...

Senators sign goaltender Craig Anderson to 2-year extensionOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson agreed to a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension Friday that will pay him $5.5 million in 2018-19 and $4 million in 2019-20.The 36-year-old American was set to become an unrestricted free agent at...