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AP Sports WriterResilient Penguins head home with momentum as Game 5 loomsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The situation looked dire.On the road.Down a game.Starting a goalie that hadn't been on the ice for an opening faceoff in nearly six weeks.Yet the Pittsburgh Penguins responded the way they've always responded...

'Undrafted but undaunted': Oilers' Colby Cave dies at 25TORONTO (AP) Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after a brain bleed this week. He was 25.The NHL club confirmed Cave's death with a statement from his family:''Our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends, the...

AP Hockey WriterStars, Lightning meet in nontraditional Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The leaves are starting to change color around the NHL playoff bubble, and, at most, seven games remain before the Stanley Cup is handed out.On Saturday night, two of the league's southernmost teams begin...

AP Hockey WriterEscrow tops NHL players' list of concerns ahead of CBA talksBy STEPHEN WHYNOJonathan Toews says he just wants his contract to be worth what it says on paper.Right now, it's not that simple.Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, NHL owners and players divide hockey-related revenue 50/50,...

AP Sports WriterSharks begin 1st training camp without Marleau in 21 yearsBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) There was something familiar missing in San Jose when the Sharks opened training camp.For the first time since 1996, the Sharks took the ice for their first training camp practice without...

Penguins acquire Bjugstad, McCann from PanthersPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida Panthers for forward Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan and three 2019 draft picks.The Penguins announced the trade Friday, a move that will give them an influx of youth...

Riley Sheahan realizes it could have been worse, so much worse. The Detroit Red Wings' prospect was arrested in October after being pulled over for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. According to reports, he had a blood-alcohol level of .30, which falls under Michigan's tough "super drunk"...

While the Vancouver Canucks are battling for the top spot in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars are seeking one of the final playoff berths. These teams will get well acquainted with four meetings over the next five weeks, beginning with Sunday's matchup in Dallas. Who: Vacouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars When:...

NCAA leading scorer Dugan agrees to join Golden KnightsLAS VEGAS (AP) NCAA leading scorer Jack Dugan agreed Monday to turn pro and join the Vegas Golden Knights.Dugan was a fifth-round pick of the Golden Knights during their first draft in 2017. Because of his age, his NHL entry-level...

Detroit defenseman Niklas Kronwall retires after 15 seasonsDETROIT (AP) Niklas Kronwall is retiring after 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.The hard-hitting defenseman announced his retirement in a video Tuesday on the team's Twitter account, saying he would be taking a new role within the organization. Kronwall played...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A late-night drive through a lake-effect snowstorm was a small sacrifice for goalie Robin Lehner in his bid to reclaim the Buffalo Sabres starting job.''A little tired right now,'' Lehner said following practice Thursday. ''Some nerves. But excitement is the best word I can think...

Panthers' Micheal Haley enters assistance programNEW YORK (AP) Florida Panthers forward Micheal Haley has entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association assistance program.The NHL and union said Friday that Haley will be away from the team while taking part in the program.''Michael is a valued part of our team and...