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AP Hockey WriterStanley Cup Faceoff: Stars, Lightning showing value of drawsBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) When Ron Francis knew something was working on faceoffs, he would experiment and not use his best moves right away.That was usually during the regular season. In the playoffs and in the Stanley...

The New York Rangers arrive in Winnipeg to play the Jets on Thursday having lost six of their past 10 games and continuing to add players to the injured list. Forwards Matt Puempel and Rick Nash were hurt in Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to the Islanders, forcing the Rangers to...

AP Hockey WriterBackup plan: The case to play goalies on consecutive nightsBy JOHN WAWROWIf NHL coaches want to provide goalies quality downtime during a constricted schedule, Martin Biron believes he has an ideal backup plan.Rather than split starts as teams often do when playing on consecutive days, the former...

Canucks player says team has 'Fortnite' ban for seasonVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) A day after Vancouver forward Bo Horvat said the Canucks have instituted a Fortnite ban for the upcoming season, there was talk in NHL arenas about whether it is fair to blame the popular online game...

4 billboards inside Ottawa: Fans want Senators owner outOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Disgruntled Ottawa Senators fans want owner Eugene Melnyk to know exactly how they feel. Their message is hard to miss.Four billboards with the message (hash)MelnykOut went up at four spots across the city Monday thanks to a...

The Winnipeg Jets have taken off and are on course to land in the playoffs, an experience their passionate fans haven't enjoyed in nearly 20 years.''At this point in the season, obviously it becomes a little bit more realistic,'' left wing Evander Kane said. ''But we don't pay too...

Defending champion Blues found trouble in bubbleEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues were managing their pursuit of a repeat well, carrying the best record in the Western Conference with largely the same roster.Then, with less than a month remaining in the regular season,...

AP Sports WriterA Tale of Two Arenas: Islanders fans prefer the ColiseumBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Barclays Center is newer, sleeker and has the better food options. Nassau Coliseum has the history.With the New York Islanders splitting their home games between the two arenas this season, their...

AP Hockey WriterTop women's players to be part of NHL All-Star WeekendBy JOHN WAWROWThe magnitude of the moment wasn't lost on Kendall Coyne Schofield - wearing her No. 26 Team USA jersey - as she dug her skates into the ice waiting for the starter's whistle to blow.It took...

The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the St. Louis Blues and the Chicago Blackhawks when they take their seats on Sunday. St. Louis at Chicago When: 7:30 PM ET, Sunday, April 5, 2015 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN PREDICTION: Blackhawks 3, Blues...

AP Hockey WriterJohansson scores 1:30 into OT; Sabres beat Canadiens 5-4By JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres newcomer Marcus Johansson has quickly gained an appreciation of how captain Jack Eichel can take over a game.The offseason free agent addition was wowed by Eichel's two second-period goals, including one on...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have sent forward Raffi Torres on a conditioning assignment in the minors following the completion of his 41-game suspension.The Sharks added Torres to the active roster Wednesday and immediately assigned him to the Barracuda of the AHL.Torres was suspended for...