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WASHINGTON (AP) Washington's Alex Ovechkin became the 43rd NHL player to reach the milestone of 500 career goals, as he netted twice in the Capitals' 7-1 rout of Ottawa on Sunday.The Russian was mobbed by his teammates, and he got a standing ovation as he skated around the...

AP Sports WriterDatsyuk leaving Red Wings to play in Russia-based KHLBy NOAH TRISTERWEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) Pavel Datsyuk is leaving the Detroit Red Wings at least a year earlier than they'd like - but with plenty of dazzling memories from 14 seasons in the NHL.The smooth-skating Russian...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks reviewing assistant Marc Crawford’s conductBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks assistant Marc Crawford will be away from the team while it reviews his conduct with another organization.The Blackhawks didn't provide any details Monday about what they are examining, but former NHL forward Sean Avery recently told...

The OTTAWA and the SAN JOSE will both be gunning for a victory on 12/9/2017 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OTTAWA vs SAN JOSE When: 10:00 PM  ET, Saturday, December 9, 2017 Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California ROT TEAM PL OU ML 69 OTTAWA 0 (-110) 5.5 110 -130 150 -170 70 SAN JOSE TV: 10:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: SAN JOSE ,...

DETROIT (AP) Baby-faced Dylan Larkin is just 19 and doesn't appear to be in much need of a razor.The Detroit Red Wings' center plays like a man by any measure.After Monday's games, Larkin led the league in plus-minus rating, was tied for the most even-strength goals and had...

Penguins star and reigning NHL MVP Evgeni Malkin is dealing with concussion-like symptoms, according to a report by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Malkin has symptoms that include a severe headache and mild disorientation, the newspaper reported, citing multiple sources. Malkin was injured in the third period of Friday's game against the Panthers...

AP Sports WriterUnflappable Finn Rask the key to Bruins' Stanley Cup successBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Tuukka Rask first caught coach Bruce Cassidy's attention as a hot-headed minor leaguer who was throwing milk crates onto the ice when things didn't go his way.These days, the Bruins goalie is much...

AP Hockey WriterDubois' goal in 3rd helps Blue Jackets beat Red Wings 5-3By LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Gustav Nyquist drew cheers from the crowd early and quieted Little Caesars Arena late.Pierre-Luc Dubois scored early in the third period and Nyquist added an empty-net goal in the closing seconds to...

AP Hockey WritersNHL camps to open July 10 if league, players agree to resumeBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWThe NHL and NHL Players' Association gave the go-ahead Thursday for teams to open training camp on July 10 in the next step forward toward completing the pandemic-delayed season.The league and...

AP Sports WriterHart shines in 1st shutout, Flyers top Devils 4-0By DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carter Hart was sprawled in the crease when he needed every inch of his glove to swat Taylor Hall's shot and stun a high-flying Devils' team riding a 5-on-3 edge.Hart prevented the score from...

AP Hockey WriterWinning with Binnington: Blues goalie making most of chanceBy STEPHEN WHYNOJordan Binnington doesn't let much get to him.When junior goaltending coach Greg Redquest tried to put him through a post-practice skate, he came away seeing the same chill Binnington.''He doesn't sweat,'' Redquest said. ''He's just too cool.''Binnington...

Associated PressCrosby, Penguins return from long summerBy WES CROSBYCRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) Sidney Crosby has been back in Pittsburgh for a few weeks, participating in several informal practices while his Penguins teammates returned from an unusually long offseason. Still, the first day of training camp felt different Friday.''It's always...