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AP Hockey WriterDucks captain Getzlaf fined for apparent homophobic slurBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf was fined $10,000 on Saturday for apparently using a homophobic slur during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.The NHL announced the fine several hours before Game 5 of...

Despite losing their captain, the Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to finish the month unbeaten. Pittsburgh, gearing for a run at the Stanley Cup, welcomed star forward Jarome Iginla to the lineup, but lost Sidney Crosby early in the first period after he was hit in the mouth with a...

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Nick Leddy had a goal and two assists, Jaroslav Halak tied the team record for wins in a season, and the New York Islanders cooled off the NHL-leading Nashville Predators with a 5-2 win on Thursday night.Brian Strait, John Tavares and Johnny Boychuk scored in...

AP Sports WriterDell's 31 saves help Sharks beat Penguins 2-1By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The way Aaron Dell has played this season means the San Jose Sharks have no drop-off at all when starting goalie Martin Jones is out.Dell made 31 saves and earned his eighth win...

CHICAGO (AP) Trevor van Riemsdyk was a big surprise last season. He made the Chicago Blackhawks out of training camp, got hurt and then returned in time to help his team win the Stanley Cup.For coach Joel Quenneville, what van Riemsdyk is doing so far this year just...

Chicago D Seabrook returns after being sidelined by injuryCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook is back after missing the start of training camp with an abdominal injury.The team announced Friday that Seabrook would miss about a week, but he practiced with the team on Sunday.The 33-year-old Seabrook struggled...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets edge Rangers in shootout to earn playoff spotBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Artemi Panarin scored in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets clinched the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Friday...

Associated PressAvalanche beat Kings 2-1 in shootout to extend road streakBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Joonas Donskoi scored in the shootout and the Colorado Avalanche earned their sixth straight road win with 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.Ryan Graves scored for the Avalanche, who...

Minnesota Wild fire coach Bruce BoudreauST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild fired coach Bruce Boudreau on Friday after their 30th loss of the season.First-year general manager Bill Guerin fired Boudreau in the aftermath of a shootout loss to the New York Rangers. Assistant Dean Evason was named...

Hurricanes reach 2-way deals with 5 restricted free agentsRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with all five of their restricted free agents.General manager Ron Francis on Thursday said defenseman Ryan Murphy has agreed to a two-year contract worth nearly $1.6 million. That deal came...

AP Sports WriterGuentzel scores twice, Penguins even series with CapitalsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jake Guentzel scored twice to push his playoff total to a league-leading 10, Matt Murray stopped 20 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 4 to even their tense Eastern...

NHL fines Tortorella $25,000 for conduct in media sessionCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella has been fined $25,000 for his conduct during a media session after his team was eliminated from the playoffs, the NHL said Tuesday.Following the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 5 victory over...