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Associated PressJohnsson leads Maple Leafs to 6-0 win over Red WingsBy PAUL HARRISDETROIT (AP) The resurgent Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying life under new coach Sheldon Keefe.Andreas Johnsson had two goals and an assist, and Toronto routed the skidding Detroit Red Wings 6-0 on Wednesday night for its...

Associated PressCrawford, Blackhawks blank Stars, end Dallas' win streak.By MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks buckled down and found a way to stop the NHL’s hottest team.Crawford made 32 saves for Chicago’s first shutout this season and the Blackhawks beat Dallas 3-0 on Tuesday night,...

AP Hockey WriterSabres defenseman Dahlin out indefinitely with concussionBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres’ list of injuries continues to grow, with defenseman Rasmus Dahlin out indefinitely with a concussion.The play-making defenseman was hurt when he was elbowed in the face by Tampa Bay defenseman Erik Cernak...

AP Hockey WriterBrind’Amour says Peters kicked, punched players in CarolinaBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour has confirmed that former coach Bill Peters kicked and punched players behind the bench during his four seasons in Carolina.By saying “it for sure happened,” Brind’Amour increased the scrutiny on...

Flames investigating allegation head coach used racial slursPITTSBURGH (AP) Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s...

AP Hockey WriterNHL investigates allegations Flames coach used racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The NHL said Tuesday it is investigating allegations Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward Akim Aliu when he and the Nigerian-born player were in the minors a decade ago.The NHL called...

The Latest: Peters not with Flames at practiceBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The latest on allegations that current Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters made racist comments a decade ago (all times local):1:15 p.m.Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says coach Bill Peters remains on the staff but wasn't certain whether...

Kings defenseman Alec Martinez has surgery for cut on wristLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery to repair a cut on his right wrist.Martinez had the radial artery and two superficial radial nerves repaired after they...

AP Hockey WriterNHL investigates allegations Flames coach used racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The NHL is investigating allegations Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward Akim Aliu, which the Nigerian-born player says happened a decade ago while the two were in the minors.The NHL on...

Kings’ Alec Martinez has surgery on wrist cut by skateLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez had surgery on his right wrist that was cut by a skate and is expected to make a full recovery.Doctors repaired the radial artery and two superficial radial nerves at...

AP Hockey WriterHelp not available: NHL staffs brimming with ex-head coachesBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen Kevin Hayes got off to a slow start with the Philadelphia Flyers, coach Alain Vigneault didn’t need to talk to him.Assistants Mike Yeo and Michel Therrien took care of that. Because each had been an NHL...

AP Hockey WriterCalgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Bill Peters’ status as the Calgary Flames coach - and whatever future he might have in the sport - have been placed into question while the NHL and the team investigate allegations he...