NHL

AP Hockey WriterSticks and slashes break bones, so NHL aims for less painBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen slash after slash broke one of Johnny Gaudreau's fingers, he called it part of the game.The Calgary Flames winger known as ''Johnny Hockey'' is one of the NHL's most marketable players, so broken bones...

The Latest: Predators beat Penguins 5-1, trail Cup Final 2-1NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final (all times local):10:05 p.m.Pekka Rinne bounced back with 27 saves and the offense came alive as the Nashville Predators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 in Game...

AP Hockey WriterAll talk, few trades before NHL's expansion roster freezeBy STEPHEN WHYNOMike Smith went from Arizona to Calgary and a couple of defensemen traded places as NHL teams made last-minute moves before the Vegas expansion draft roster freeze.None of those defensemen came from the Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators...

AP Hockey WriterLightning agree to terms on $26.5M, 5-year deal with PalatBy STEPHEN WHYNOA person with direct knowledge of the move says the Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $26.5 million, five-year deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...

Associated PressIslanders make bid to leave Brooklyn and return to suburbsBy FRANK ELTMANMINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) The New York Islanders have made a bid to return to the New York City suburbs.The National Hockey League team that moved from Long Island to Brooklyn two years ago submitted a bid...

AP Sports WriterPredators reach 1st Stanley Cup Final, oust Ducks in 6 gamesBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Colton Sissons scored his third goal with 6:00 left, ensuring the Nashville Predators' magical postseason now includes the franchise's first trip to the Stanley Cup Final after eliminating the Anaheim...

Buffalo Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley to assistant GM jobsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill continued filling out his staff by hiring Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley as assistant GMs.Their responsibilities will include player development and overseeing Buffalo's minor-league affiliates, with Sexton also named GM of...

Islanders make bid to leave Brooklyn and return to suburbsMINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) The New York Islanders have made a bid to return to the New York City suburbs.The National Hockey League team that moved from Long Island to Brooklyn two years ago submitted a bid with several other...

Blues acquire Brayden Schenn in making 2 trades at NHL draftCHICAGO (AP) The St. Louis Blues acquired center Brayden Schenn from the Philadelphia Flyers in completing two trades during the first round of the NHL draft Friday night.In exchange for the three-time 20-goal-scorer, the Flyers got the Blues'...

AP Hockey WriterMarleau leaves Sharks for Leafs, Price commits to CanadiensBy STEPHEN WHYNOCarey Price couldn't imagine wearing anything but a Canadiens uniform, while Patrick Marleau agonized about trading in his Sharks jersey for a Maple Leafs one.On Sunday, Price signed an $84 million eight-year extension that means he'll likely...

Devils sign No. 1 overall pick Nico HischierNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed No. 1 overall pick Nico Hischier to the maximum three-year, entry-level contract for salary and performance bonuses.The Devils said Saturday that Hischier will have an average salary of $925,000.The 18-year-old Swiss forward...

Judge denies request to block funding tied to Detroit arenaDETROIT (AP) A federal judge has denied a request to block some public funding for Little Caesars Arena and the Detroit Pistons' move from the suburbs.U.S. District Court Judge Mark Goldsmith issued his decision late Monday, saying a requested...