NHL

AP Sports WriterStastny helping Jets on, off ice and into conference finalsBy LARRY LAGEWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Paul Stastny has made plenty of tangible contributions for the Winnipeg Jets since they acquired him just before the NHL trade deadline.The latest example played out for all to see.The center scored...

Injured Penguins F Guentzel on schedule for possible returnPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins All-Star forward Jake Guentzel's recovery from shoulder surgery is on schedule, opening the door for him to play at some point should the NHL return this season.General manager Jim Rutherford said Wednesday that Guentzel has not...

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...

Hockey luminaries attend Red Kelly's funeral in TorontoTORONTO (AP) Family, friends and many of hockey's most luminous names bid farewell to Red Kelly at the NHL great's funeral Friday.The eight-time Stanley Cup champion played 20 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. He died at...

Rangers assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld resignsNEW YORK (AP) Jim Schoenfeld has resigned as vice president and assistant general manager of the New York Rangers.The former NHL defenseman and coach spent 17 seasons in the Rangers' organization, serving in a variety of roles. He spent most of that time...

AP Hockey WritersAP source: NHLPA board voting on playoff format to returnBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWThe NHL Players' Association's executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return to play format, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.The person spoke to The Associated...

AP Sports WriterAs Wild camp begins, Parise injured but 'not overly serious'By DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise is being held out of the beginning of training camp because of a back injury.Parise was not on the ice Friday for the first practice....

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Pittsburgh forward Sidney Crosby now is joining teammate Evgeni Malkin in missing the NHL All-Star Game because of injuries with Predators rookie Filip Forsberg added to the game being played Sunday.Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford announced Thursday that Crosby will miss the game with a...

AP Sports WriterKeefe: Toronto has enough talent for quick progressBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) New Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe spent a decent chunk of a 30-minute morning skate on Thursday teaching instead of running drills.There's a lot for his new team to learn and not much...

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Michal Rozsival on a one-year contract.The 37-year-old Rozsival had 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 65 games with the Blackhawks last season. He added an assist in 10 playoff games for the Stanley Cup champs. Rozsival...

Islanders, RW Tom Kuhnhackl agree to 1-year dealEAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) The New York Islanders agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent forward Tom Kuhnhackl on Monday.The 26-year-old right wing had four goals and 12 assists in 57 games for Pittsburgh last season. He has 11 goals and...

AP Sports WriterRed-hot Maple Leafs ride fast start to 4-2 win over DevilsBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for youthful Toronto could turn into a playoff appearance.Nazem Kadri sparked Toronto's four-goal first period with a power-play score, and the Maple Leafs...