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Mike Knuble and Matt Read scored, Ilya Bryzgalov made 33 saves and Philadelphia snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the slumping Boston Bruins. Ruslan Fedotenko added an empty-net goal for the Flyers, who began the day in 14th in the Eastern Conference but only six points...

Associated PressPanthers eliminated from playoffs despite win vs SabresBy PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Record-setting wins don't get much hollower than Florida's victory Saturday night.The Panthers were eliminated from playoff contention, even after Vincent Trocheck scored late in the third period to help hold off the Buffalo Sabres 4-3...

Minnesota 1 1 1-3Colorado 0 1 0-1First Period-1, Minnesota, Haula 7 (Fontaine, Brodziak), 10:49.Second Period-2, Colorado, Talbot 5 (Holden), 1:32. 3, Minnesota, Fontaine 8 (Haula, Brodin), 9:09.Third Period-4, Minnesota, Pominville 13 (Granlund), 5:50.Shots on Goal-Minnesota 8-11-13-32. Colorado 8-10-16-34.Goalies-Minnesota, Dubnyk. Colorado, Varlamov. A-18,087...

AP Sports WriterViva Elvis: Rookie shines for streaking Blue JacketsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Just before he heads to the tunnel after a win, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins gets a running start and leaps into the arms of captain Nick Foligno in joyful celebration.The ''jump hug''...

Anaheim Ducks sign No. 6 overall pick D Jamie DrysdaleANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks have signed No. 6 overall pick Jamie Drysdale to a three-year contract.The Ducks announced the entry-level deal Saturday.Drysdale was the second defenseman chosen in the draft last month. The 18-year-old prospect was a...

Burns lifts Sharks past Oilers 3-2 for 2nd win in 11 gamesEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The San Jose Sharks don't feel they are in playoff form yet, though their latest effort was a step in the right direction.Brent Burns had a goal and an assist as the Sharks got...

AP Hockey WriterCoyotes acquire Taylor Hall from Devils for picks, prospectsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Arizona Coyotes are looking to end their lengthy playoff drought by adding a player desperate to get back to the postseason himself.Arizona acquired standout winger Taylor Hall from the New Jersey Devils on Monday for three...

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...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils are coming into the NHL draft with a new look.Ray Shero has replaced Lou Lamoriello as general manager. John Hynes has been hired as the new coach and the team has a chance to get some much-needed help.Barring a trade, the...

AP Sports WriterHinostroza helps Coyotes beat Blackhawks 4-1By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Vinnie Hinostroza scored twice against his former team, Antti Raanta made 33 saves and the Arizona Coyotes spoiled Corey Crawford's season debut, beating the sloppy Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night.Clayton Keller finished with a goal and...

AP Hockey WriterBack to backs in the bubble: NHL teams adjust to new normalBy STEPHEN WHYNOJon Cooper doesn't even need to talk to his players to know who is skating and who is resting on a non-game day.For his Tampa Bay Lightning and the other teams in the NHL...

Miller lifts Sabres to 3-2 overtime win over OilersEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) It was a win that the Buffalo Sabres really wanted to get for coach Ralph Kreuger.Colin Miller scored 1:13 into overtime to give the Sabres a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night.Kyle Okposo and...