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AP Sports WriterRangers set to begin training camp practices with retooled DBy VIN A. CHERWOOGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) The New York Rangers are set to start training camp practices this weekend having undergone some changes since a second-round playoff exit just over four months ago.After another disappointment for a...

Avalanche acquire Burakovsky in trade with CapitalsDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Andre Burakovsky in a deal with the Washington Capitals on Friday.In exchange, the Capitals pick up minor-league forward Scott Kosmachuk, a second-round pick in the 2020 draft and a third-round selection the Avalanche previously picked...

Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien granted leave of absenceWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Veteran defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the Winnipeg Jets and there is no timetable for his return.As expected, restricted free agent forwards Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor did not show up for the...

McDavid helps Oilers cool off Maple Leafs, 6-4TORONTO (AP) Connor McDavid had a night to remember, giving the Toronto Maple Leafs one to forget.McDavid scored a highlight-reel goal and added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped the Maple Leafs' point streak at 10 games with a 6-4...

AP Sports WriterLeafs pull Andersen after 5 goals outdoors against CapitalsBy HOWARD FENDRICHANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Less than a minute after each of his team's goals, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen gave up a score to the Washington Capitals. Didn't take long for him to get pulled from...

LOS ANGELES (AP) Vincent Lecavalier is ready for one last run at the Stanley Cup, and the Los Angeles Kings are giving him a chance.The Kings acquired the veteran Canadian player, along with defenseman Luke Schenn, from the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday in a trade for center Jordan...

Raanta starts 2nd straight game; Lundqvist on Rangers benchCHICAGO (AP) Goaltender Antti Raanta is making his second straight start for the New York Rangers, leaving Henrik Lundqvist on the bench.Raanta made 17 saves in Thursday night's 2-1 victory at Winnipeg, improving to 6-1 with a 2.05 goals-against average...

AP Sports WriterChara played with plates, wires, screws to fix broken jawBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara broke his jaw in multiple places and played the last three games of the Stanley Cup Final with ''two plates, some wires and screws'' holding it together.Chara confirmed...

AP Sports WriterWild lose Parise for multiple weeks to broken sternumBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise has a broken sternum that will keep him out for multiple weeks, an injury that occurred late in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against...

AP Sports WriterSchneider stops 41 shots as Devils beat Blue Jackets 4-1By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Cory Schneider was terrific in his 100th win with the New Jersey Devils. The veteran goalie got plenty of offensive help, too.Stefan Noesen, Taylor Hall and rookie Jesper Bratt each had a...

AP Hockey WritersRalph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coachBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWRalph Krueger bar-hopped around Buffalo, watching a period of NHL playoff hockey at each spot and talking to Sabres fans along the way.He had already decided to return to the NHL, and the experience solidified...

Miller finishes with 4 points, Canucks beat Kings 8-2VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) J.T. Miller had a goal and three assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.Miller finished Vancouver's home opener with a career-high four points, while Brandon...