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AP Sports WriterAP source: San Jose Sharks fire coach Peter DeBoerBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Jose Sharks fired coach Peter DeBoer on Wednesday, a person with direct knowledge of the move said.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the firing hadn't been formally announced.The 51-year-old...

Hall of Fame defenseman Guy Lapointe fighting oral cancerMONTREAL (AP) Hall of Fame defenseman Guy Lapointe has oral cancer.The Montreal Canadiens revealed the diagnosis Wednesday at the request of Lapointe and his family.“Dr. Keith Richardson, the treating physician from the McGill University Health Centre, indicated that the cancer...

AP Sports WriterWild defenseman Spurgeon 10 seasons into size-defying careerBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The defining moment of Jared Spurgeon's hockey career came when he was just 13: His peewee coach in Edmonton moved him from forward to defenseman.There was no going back for Spurgeon, even though...

AP Sports WriterDallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conductBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars fired second-year coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday, citing unspecified unprofessional conduct in a surprising blow to one of the preseason favorites in the NHL's Western Conference.General manager Jim Nill said Montgomery had...

AP Sports WriterDallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conductBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars fired second-year coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday for what the team called unprofessional conduct.General manager Jim Nill said Montgomery had acted inconsistently with ''core values and beliefs of the Dallas Stars and...

AP Sports WriterDallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conductBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars fired second-year coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday for what the team called unprofessional conduct.General manager Jim Nill said Montgomery had acted inconsistently with ''core values and beliefs of the Dallas Stars and...

Associated PressEichel scores twice, Sabres top Blues 5-2By JONAH BRONSTEINBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jack Eichel scored two goals to extend his NHL-leading point streak to 14 games, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night.Sam Reinhart, Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons each had a...

AP Sports WriterDallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conductBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars fired second-year coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday for what the team called unprofessional conduct.General manager Jim Nill said the Stars expect all employees to act with integrity and exhibit professional behavior while...

AP Sports WriterCanadiens end Jarry's shutout streak, race past Penguins 4-1By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) ??? Tomas Tatar's 10th goal of the season ended Tristan Jarry's franchise-record shutout streak and sparked the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.Jarry's shutout run ended at 177:15...

Dallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conductDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars have fired second-year coach Jim Montgomery for what the team called unprofessional conduct.General manager Jim Nill said in a statement Tuesday that the Stars expect all of their employees to act with integrity and exhibit professional...

Associated PressMonahan's goal in OT gives Flames 5-4 win over AvalancheBy MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Sean Monahan scored 2:09 into overtime to lift the Calgary Flames over the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Monday night.Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan also scored and David Rittich made...

Associated PressNHL Commissioner: We will not tolerate abusive behaviorBy MICHAEL WAGAMANMONTEREY, Calif. (AP) Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday the NHL will work swiftly to make changes to better deal with personnel conduct issues in the wake of incidents that surfaced in recent weeks.Speaking at the end of the...