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Associated PressBlackhawks rout Caps 7-1 to end 8-game losing streakBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks finally broke out of a frustrating tailspin, and they did it convincingly against one of the NHL's top teams.Toews had a goal and two assists and the Blackhawks ripped...

NEW YORK (AP) Andrew Ladd and Jason Chimera scored their first goals with the Islanders and helped New York to a needed victory in a finale of a long stretch of home games. Cal Clutterbuck and Ladd scored 1:39 apart midway through the third period to lift the Islanders over...

The ARIZONA and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ARIZONA COYOTES vs BOSTON BRUINS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PL OU ML 49 ARIZONA 0 (-110) 5.5 -105 -115 155 -175 50 BOSTON TV: 7:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: BOSTON , ARIZONA Oddsmakers currently have the ARIZONA listed...

The Latest: Game 4 starts after Metallica's anthemSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The Latest on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks (all times local):5:20 p.m. PDTGame 4 of the Stanley Cup Final is underway after a rousing national anthem from...

AP Sports WriterNew Jersey Devils putting no pressure on Nico HischierBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) As Nico Hischier is discovering, being taken No. 1 in the NHL Draft has its perks.Since being selected by the New Jersey Devils with the top pick Friday night, Hischier has flown from...

AP Hockey WriterSenators assistant GM seeks dismissal of 'baseless' chargeBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The lawyer for Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee called harassment charges against his client ''baseless,'' and questioned if Lee was being treated fairly.Attorney Paul Cambria made the comments Friday after a brief...

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson suspended 2 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for boarding Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov.Johnson was assessed a minor penalty for slashing and a major penalty and game misconduct...

Hurricanes, Derek Ryan agree to 1-year, $1.4 million dealRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with forward Derek Ryan on a one-year contract.Under terms of the deal announced Monday, Ryan will make $1.425 million this season.The 30-year-old had career bests with 11 goals, 18 assists...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Canes expected to hire Brind'Amour as next coachBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that former Carolina captain Rod Brind'Amour is expected to be promoted to head coach of the Hurricanes.The person said the deal was...

Associated PressTrocheck, Barkov lead Panthers past Capitals 5-3By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals still have work to do.Vincent Trocheck scored two goals, including his 100th in the NHL, and the Florida Panthers withstood a late surge to beat the Capitals 5-3 on Monday...

AP Hockey WriterPicture perfect: Bruins bond in China, race to Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) If the Boston Bruins seemed like something of an afterthought at times this season, maybe it was understandable.They played in the Atlantic Division shadow of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who raced to the...

Buffalo Sabres hire Sexton, Greeley to assistant GM jobsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill continues filling out his staff by hiring Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley as assistant GMs.Their responsibilities will include player development and overseeing Buffalo's minor-league affiliates, with Sexton also named GM of...