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AP Hockey WriterEichel's overtime goal seals Sabres' 4-3 win over SharksBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Once Jack Eichel started shooting, the Buffalo Sabres' fortunes began changing.Hearing it from the fans after passing up several scoring opportunities in front during the opening period, the Sabres captain changed his approach....

AP Sports WriterRon Francis diving right in as NHL GM in SeattleBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Now that he is a couple months into the job, Ron Francis has gained a little more appreciation for the task he signed up for.The easy decision for the 56-year-old Hockey Hall of...

Kopitar scores in 3rd, Kings beat Jets 3-2WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Los Angeles coach Todd McLellan was all praises for goalie Jonathan Quick after the Kings' latest win.Quick finished with 26 saves and helped the Kings shut down all five Winnipeg power plays in a 3-2 win over the...

Carlson scores 2 to help Capitals beat Flames 5-3CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Alex Ovechkin is starting an early-season campaign for teammate John Carlson to win this season's Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman.''Johnny for Norris. That's a hashtag right now,'' the Capitals captain said after Carlson's two goals...

Carlson scores 2 to help Capitals beat Flames 5-3CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Washington defenseman John Carlson scored twice to help the Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Tuesday night.Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist and Tom Wilson also scored for Washington. Chandler Stephenson got credit for...

Associated PressWild G Dubnyk leaves game after collisionBy MIKE COOKST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk left Tuesday night's 3-0 win against Edmonton after being injured early in the second period.Dubnyk was upended after Minnesota's Ryan Donato fell to the ice while battling the Oilers'...

Bruins place F David Krejci on injured reserveBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have placed forward David Krejci on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.Kreici has missed the past two games since he was hurt in the first period of a 4-2 win over Anaheim on Oct. 14. He...

James Neal off to hot start with Edmonton OilersEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) James Neal didn't feel like himself last season and knew he had to do something about it.The new Edmonton Oilers forward dialed up his offseason training so he'd be ready for a fresh start after a disappointing...

AP Hockey WriterSurging Sabres not fearing repeat of last year's collapseBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) With a new coach, an influx of talent and this being a new season, Jack Eichel doesn't buy into fears the hot-starting Buffalo Sabres are due for a familiar collapse.Ten games in, the...

AP Hockey WriterSurging Sabres not fearing repeat of last year's collapseBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) With a new coach, an influx of talent and this being a new season, Jack Eichel doesn't buy into fears the hot-starting Buffalo Sabres are due for a familiar collapse.Nine games in, the...

Associated PressWild G Dubnyk leaves game after collisionBy MIKE COOKST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk left Tuesday night's game against the Edmonton Oilers after being injured early in the second period.Dubnyk was upended after Minnesota's Ryan Donato fell to the ice while battling the...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Red Wings put D Jonathan Ericsson on waiversBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) A person familiar with the decision says the Detroit Red Wings have put defenseman Jonathan Ericsson on waivers.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Red Wings have not announced the...