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AP Hockey WritersHomeward bound: Star center John Tavares chooses Maple LeafsBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOJohn Tavares needed to post only one picture on his Twitter account to explain the grip the Maple Leafs have had on him since he was a youngster growing up in suburban Toronto.The photo...

AP Sports WriterWhalers fans still rooting, 22 years after the team's moveBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) For Mark Anderson, the opening game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins was a trip down memory lane.Anderson was watching Game 1 closely at a gathering in suburban Hartford Thursday...

AP Sports WriterBruins sign D McAvoy to 3-year, $14.7 million dealBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Charlie McAvoy finally made it to training camp, and the Boston Bruins greeted him with a hearty stick tap salute.''I didn't want that,'' he said sheepishly on Sunday after returning to the defending Eastern...

AP Sports WriterCase in points: MacKinnon up for hat trick of awards for AvsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nathan MacKinnon believes this just may be the best edition of the Colorado Avalanche he's seen over his tenure.Not surprising, his teammates feel the same about him.The proof is in the...

Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens will both be gunning for a victory on 2/10/2021 at 7:38 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO vs MONTREAL When: 2/10/2021 7:38 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 25 TORONTO 1.5  (-110) 6.5 -105 -115 -105 -115 26 MONTREAL TV: 7:38 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: MONTREAL , TORONTO Oddsmakers currently have the Montreal listed as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Toronto,...

The CAROLINA and the ST LOUIS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/6/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CAROLINA HURRICANES vs ST LOUIS BLUES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri ROT TEAM PL OU ML 63 CAROLINA 0 (-110) 5.5 -120 100 -105 -115 64 ST LOUIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: ST LOUIS , CAROLINA Oddsmakers...

The SAN JOSE and the MONTREAL will both be gunning for a victory on 12/2/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN JOSE SHARKS vs MONTREAL CANADIENS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 2, 2018 Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec ROT TEAM PL OU ML 5 SAN JOSE 0 (-110) 6 -115 -105 -125 105 6 MONTREAL TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: MONTREAL , SAN JOSE Oddsmakers currently...

The OTTAWA and the WINNIPEG will both be gunning for a victory on 12/3/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OTTAWA vs WINNIPEG When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017 Where: Bell MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba ROT TEAM PL OU ML 53 OTTAWA 0 (-110) 6 -105 -115 150 -170 54 WINNIPEG TV: 7 p.m. ET, TVA (Ottawa), Sportsnet (Winnipeg) LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Jets 5, Senators 2 Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterSchmaltz looking to take next step with BlackhawksBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) While the Chicago Blackhawks tumbled into last place last season, Nick Schmaltz showed off the flashy skills that made him a first-round pick in 2014.Another step forward for the center might have more to do...

AP Sports WriterSharks dealing with key injuries heading into Game 6By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks could be headed into their fifth elimination game of the postseason short-handed.The Sharks left town Monday to play Game 6 of the Western Conference final at St. Louis...

AP Hockey WriterSince losing ’18 final, Golden Knights look more like CapsBy STEPHEN WHYNOAlmost 18 months since the Vegas Golden Knights’ improbable inaugural season ended, they look much more like the team that vanquished them in the Stanley Cup Final.If you can’t beat ’em, be more like ’em.Once a...

AP Hockey WriterBarzal agrees to 3-year contract, back on ice with IslandersBy STEPHEN WHYNOMathew Barzal couldn't wait to practice again. Yes, practice.He left home to get to New York despite not having a contract so he'd be ready for the start of the season, then watched as Islanders teammates...