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AP Sports WriterHalak stops 35 shots in Bruins' 1-0 win over CoyotesBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jaroslav Halak was tested from the start, facing breakaways, odd-man rushes, numerous good chances on power plays.He turned away every one and the Boston Bruins won yet another game in the desert.Halak...

Associated PressHoffman hat trick leads Panthers over LightningBy PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Panthers beat their Florida rivals for the first time in nearly two years.Mike Hoffman had his second career hat trick to help Florida beat Tampa Bay 4-3 on Saturday night to split an opening home-and-home...

Canadiens rally to beat Maple Leafs in shootoutTORONTO (AP) Paul Byron scored in a shootout and the Montreal Canadiens overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Saturday night.Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares all failed to beat Carey Price in the shootout.Brendan...

AP Sports WriterHalak stops 35 shots in Bruins' 1-0 win over CoyotesBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jaroslav Halak stopped 35 shots, Brad Marchand scored and the Boston Bruins extended their winning streak over the Arizona Coyotes to 15 straight games with a 1-0 win Saturday night.The Bruins opened...

Mika Zibanejad has hat trick, Rangers beat Senators 4-1OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Mika Zibanejad made himself right at home - at the expense of his former team.Zibanejad had his third career hat trick and added an assist to help the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on...

Associated PressGardiner scores OT winner, Carolina beats Caps 3-2By IAN QUILLENWASHINGTON (AP) Three new players helped the Carolina Hurricanes beat an old nemesis on Saturday night.Jake Gardiner scored his first goal for his new team in the last minute of overtime, James Reimer debuted by making 33 stops...

Associated PressMcCann, second-period burst leads Pens past Blue JacketsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from a season-opening dud.Jared McCann scored twice as the Penguins had five goals in the second period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Saturday night.The offensive outburst helped Pittsburgh rediscover...

Blues sign Brayden Schenn to 8-year, $52M contract extensionST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues have signed Brayden Schenn to an eight-year contract extension worth $52 million, locking up one of their top centers after their run to the Stanley Cup championship last season.The 28-year-old Schenn was acquired...

Oilers defenseman Adam Larsson sidelined with broken footEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenseman Adam Larsson on long-term injured reserve because of a broken foot.Larsson was hurt in the first period of Wednesday night's opening win against Vancouver. The Oilers said Thursday that surgery is not...

Flames extend contract of general manager Brad TrelivingCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames announced a multiyear contract extension for general manager Brad Treliving on Thursday, hours before their season opener against Colorado.He is entering his sixth season in the job. While with the team, Calgary has made the...

Associated PressKubalik eyes dream debut as Blackhawks play Flyers in PragueBy KAREL JANICEKPRAGUE (AP) Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has waited six years for a chance to play in the NHL. He never expected his debut would take place at home.The 24-year-old Kubalik is set to play his first...

Associated PressKubalik eyes dream debut as Blackhawks play Flyers in PragueBy KAREL JANICEKPRAGUE (AP) Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has waited six years for a chance to play in the NHL. He never expected his debut would take place at home.The 24-year-old Kubalik is set to play his first...