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No matter what goalie the Chicago Blackhawks put into their net, they are coming away with win after win. Corey Crawford completed the task to perfection on Sunday night as he made Andrew Shaw's goal stand up in a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets that stretched the Blackhawks'...

AP Sports WriterKeyArena renovation to cost more than originally expectedBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Renovating KeyArena will cost $100 million more than previously expected as project leaders attempt to make it fully ready for an expected NHL franchise and possibly a future NBA team.Oak View Group announced Tuesday it...

Former NHL enforcer Colton Orr finds new role in spotlightTORONTO (AP) The hardest part for Colton Orr was pretending.After duking it out many times in an NHL career that spanned almost 500 games, Orr was trying to pretend he was fighting in front of the camera as a...

Bruins extend contract of coach Bruce CassidyBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins signed coach Bruce Cassidy to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, a reward for leading the team to the Stanley Cup Final in just his second full season on the bench.''I think it's a good marriage,'' Cassidy said...

Associated PressOvechkin, Oshie lift Capitals over Sharks 5-1By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) T.J. Oshie got the Washington Capitals going Thursday night, and Alex Ovechkin helped poured it on from there.Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 39th goal, Oshie had two goals and an assist, and the Capitals beat the...

Vancouver 1 2 0-3San Jose 0 1 0-1First Period-1, Vancouver, Horvat 2 (Dorsett, Stanton), 3:08.Second Period-2, Vancouver, Hansen 9 (Edler, Richardson), 3:05. 3, San Jose, Thornton 9 (penalty shot), 4:36. 4, Vancouver, Vrbata 14 (H.Sedin, D.Sedin), 7:09.Third Period-None.Shots on Goal-Vancouver 7-7-7-21. San...

Barbashev leads Blues to 4-2 win over DucksANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The St. Louis Blues are less interested in identifying why they've suddenly turned things around than they are in simply extending their improved play.After losing nine of 10 and fading in the playoff race, the Blues won their...

Connor McDavid's signature forged on Oilers jerseysEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) A man has been charged with forging the signature of Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid on team jerseys and then selling them for big profits.Edmonton police say the 23-year-old man in April 2018 contacted several people on Facebook, claiming...

Predators captain Fisher retires after 17 seasons in NHLNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher has retired in what he calls the hardest decision he's had to make, leaving the defending Stanley Cup finalists in need of a new captain.The 37-year-old Fisher said in a letter to...

Devils sign D Reilly Walsh to 3-year, entry-level contractNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed defenseman Reilly Walsh to a three-year, entry-level contract.Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the signing of the 2017 third-round draft pick on Monday.The 21-year-old Walsh played the past three seasons at...

Associated PressEkman-Larsson's two late goals lead Coyotes past FlamesBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Oliver Ekman-Larsson and the Arizona Coyotes aren't going to the NHL playoffs this season. However, that doesn't mean they're taking it easy against contending teams.Ekman-Larsson scored twice late in the third period, including his...

AP Hockey WriterNHL takes esports on ice with gaming tournamentBy STEPHEN WHYNORob Simmelkjaer got his introduction to hockey playing ''NHL 94'' on Sega Genesis.''I got to know the players and the teams, who played what position,'' the NBC Sports executive recalled. ''I think that's something that the NHL can...