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AP Sports WriterCouture once again steps up for Sharks in postseasonBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Logan Couture got San Jose started in the opener of the Western Conference final against St. Louis by finishing off a 2-on-1 rush. He sealed the win with an empty-net goal, and...

AP Hockey WriterUncertainty with Kuznetsov threatens to hang over CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) They're no longer defending Stanley Cup champions, don't know if one of their best players will be eligible for opening night, are over the salary cap ceiling and face expiring contracts for two franchise...

AP Hockey WriterIslanders sign goalie Sorokin to $2M deal for next seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe New York Islanders locked up their goaltender of the future on Tuesday, signing Ilya Sorokin to a $2 million contract for next season.The deal includes $1 million in salary and a $1 million bonus. A...

The TAMPA BAY and the NASHVILLE will both be gunning for a victory on 2/8/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TAMPA BAY vs NASHVILLE When: 2/8/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 75 TAMPA BAY 0 (-110) 5.5 -125 105 -150 130 76 NASHVILLE TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: NASHVILLE , TAMPA BAY Oddsmakers currently have the TAMPA BAY listed as -150-moneyline...

The EDMONTON and the TAMPA BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 11/6/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. EDMONTON OILERS vs TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING When: 7:30 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida ROT TEAM PL OU ML 61 EDMONTON 0 (-110) 6 -110 -110 160 -180 62 TAMPA BAY TV: 7:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY , EDMONTON Oddsmakers currently...

The ANAHEIM and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/2/2018 at 3:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ANAHEIM DUCKS vs WASHINGTON CAPITALS When: 3:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 2, 2018 Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PL OU ML 1 ANAHEIM 0 (-110) 5.5 -110 -110 165 -190 2 WASHINGTON TV: 3:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: WASHINGTON , ANAHEIM Oddsmakers currently have...

The TORONTO and the EDMONTON will both be gunning for a victory on 11/30/2017 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO vs EDMONTON When: 9:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta ROT TEAM PL OU ML 13 TORONTO 0 (-110) 6 -110 -110 -125 105 14 EDMONTON TV: 9 p.m. ET, TSN4 (Toronto), TVAS, Sportsnet West (Edmonton) LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 5, Oilers 3 Oddsmakers...

AP Hockey WriterDaly: December earliest NHL would vote on Seattle expansionBy STEPHEN WHYNOCHICAGO (AP) December is the earliest the NHL Board of Governors will vote on potential expansion to Seattle, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Thursday.Daly also called it ''doubtful'' any formal vote will happen on a...

Seeking playoff return, Sabres hire Ralph Krueger as coachBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ralph Krueger has officially been named the new coach of the Buffalo Sabres as the franchise seeks to return to the playoffs after an eight-year absence.The Sabres announced the hire on Wednesday. General manager Jason Botterill says...

AP Sports WriterBolt from the blueline: Avs rookie Makar off to flying startBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Cale Makar is on the move these days - into his own place and into hallowed hockey territory.He's just getting settled in, too.The Colorado Avalanche rookie became only the fourth defenseman in...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks C Toews sidelined indefinitely by illnessBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss the start of training camp because of an illness, and there is no timetable for his return.The 32-year-old Toews said Tuesday he has been experiencing symptoms that have left...

The PITTSBURGH and the VANCOUVER will both be gunning for a victory on 10/27/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH PINGUINS vs VANCOUVER CANUCKS When: 10:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia ROT TEAM PL OU ML 71 PITTSBURGH (-110)     72 VANCOUVER TV: 10:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: VANCOUVER , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have the VANCOUVER listed as -247...