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AP Sports WriterWestern semi pits NHL's best in regular season in Jets-PredsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Playing the Winnipeg Jets is exactly why Nashville coach Peter Laviolette wanted home-ice advantage in the NHL playoffs.Even if it's a round - or two - earlier than anyone really wants.Laviolette's...

AP Sports WriterSooey! Pig named Hamilton bringing Hurricanes playoff luckBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have been rolling at home ever since their newly acquired grunter named Hamilton started hogging the corner.Not defenseman Dougie Hamilton - Hamilton the pig.The 90-pound Juliana potbelly who catches games from...

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 WriterHenrik Lundqvist says he's scheduled for open-heart surgeryBy STEPHEN WHYNOHenrik Lundqvist said Monday he's scheduled for open-heart surgery after tests revealed a heart condition that kept him from continuing to play goal in the NHL.Lundqvist wrote on Twitter that he's set to have an aortic valve, aortic...

The BUFFALO and the NY RANGERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/4/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BUFFALO SABRES vs NY RANGERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, November 4, 2018 Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York ROT TEAM PL OU ML 53 BUFFALO 0 (-110) 6 105 -125 110 -130 54 NY RANGERS TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: NY RANGERS ,...

The NEW JERSEY and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/15/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW JERSEY DEVILS vs PHILADELPHIA FLYERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 15, 2018 Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PL OU ML 3 NEW JERSEY 0 (-110) 6 -115 -105 140 -160 4 PHILADELPHIA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , NEW JERSEY Oddsmakers...

The NEW JERSEY and the SAN JOSE will both be gunning for a victory on 12/10/2018 at 10:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW JERSEY DEVILS vs SAN JOSE SHARKS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Monday, December 10, 2018 Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California ROT TEAM PL OU ML 41 NEW JERSEY 0 (-110) 6 -110 -110 170 -195 42 SAN JOSE TV: 10:30...

The ARIZONA and the CALGARY will both be gunning for a victory on 11/30/2017 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ARIZONA vs CALGARY When: 9:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 30, 2017 Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta ROT TEAM PL OU ML 11 ARIZONA 0 (-110) 6 100 -120 175 -205 12 CALGARY TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona, Sportsnet360 (Calgary) LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Flames 4, Coyotes 2 Oddsmakers currently have the...

Martin Brodeur returns to Devils in business roleNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Martin Brodeur is returning to the New Jersey Devils as executive vice president of business development.Brodeur is back with the franchise he led to the Stanley Cup three times and became the NHL's all-time-leading goaltender in victories. The...

The BOSTON and the CAROLINA will both be gunning for a victory on 5/14/2019 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs CAROLINA When: 5/14/2019 8:00 PM Where: PNC Arena ROT TEAM PL OU ML 11 BOSTON 0 (-110) 5.5 -105 -115 -115 -105 12 CAROLINA TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS LINE: -115 PREDICTION: Bruins 3, Hurricanes 2 Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Sports WriterRoberto Luongo back with Panthers as a special adviserBy TIM REYNOLDSRoberto Luongo retired from the Florida Panthers. He just never left.And now the goaltender is officially part of the franchise again.Florida's all-time leader in wins and shutouts has agreed to become a special adviser to general manager...

AP Hockey WriterNHL not planning to quarantine players for training campsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJason Spezza's confidence in the NHL returning has not been shaken by word of 11 fellow players testing positive for the coronavirus.Given his involvement in NHL Players' Association talks, the veteran Toronto forward knew from doctors' input...