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Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk dies of cancer at 57By The Associated PressDale Hawerchuk, a hockey phenom who became the face of the Winnipeg Jets en route to the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer.The Ontario Hockey League's Barrie...

Karlsson's wife: Partner of teammate harassed coupleOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The wife of Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson has filed an order of protection against the girlfriend of one of Karlsson's teammates, alleging harassment and cyberbullying.In an application for a peace bond filed May 4 in an Ottawa court,...

Rangers agree to terms with Ryan Strome on $9M, 2-year dealNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers avoided arbitration with center Ryan Strome on Thursday, agreeing to terms on a $9 million, two-year contract.Strome will count $4.5 million against the salary cap through the 2022 season after he...

Oilers edge Kings 2-1 on early power-play goalsEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Leon Draisaitl and Alex Chiasson each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers moved back into the top spot in the Pacific Division with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.Mikko...

AP Hockey WriterCaps have high goal-scoring expectations for Ovechkin at 32By STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Alex Ovechkin has scored 50 goals so regularly that finishing with 30-something was a disappointment.Ovechkin is responsible for seven of the 20 times any player has scored 50 goals in a season since...

The Vancouver Canucks and the Toronto Maple Leafs will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 07:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. VANCOUVER vs TORONTO When: 2/6/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 3 VANCOUVER 1.5 (-110) 6.5 -120 100 165 -185 4 TORONTO TV: 7:08 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: TORONTO , VANCOUVER Oddsmakers currently have Toronto listed as 185-moneyline favorites versus Vancouver,...

Associated PressCarter's second goal gives Kings 4-3 OT win over WildBy BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Jeff Carter's return from ankle surgery has been a big boost for the playoff-hopeful Los Angeles Kings.Carter scored his second goal of the game with 33.8 seconds left on the clock in...

Pittsburgh coach's challenge is first in Stanley Cup FinalPITTSBURGH (AP) Penguins coach Mike Sullivan made the first coach's challenge in Stanley Cup Final history on Monday night and got a Nashville goal wiped out.In the second year the procedure has been allowed by the NHL, Sullivan challenged what...

Associated PressAlex Ovechkin has hardest shot at skills competitionBy MARK DIDTLERTAMPA,Fla. (AP) Alex Ovechkin won the hardest shot title at the NHL All-Star game skills competition Saturday night with a drive of 101.3 mph.The Washington star was the only player the break the century mark, coming on his...

Radulov, Seguin score in shootout to lift Stars over PredsDALLAS (AP) Tyler Seguin was an obvious star in Dallas' 4-3 shootout win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.Stars coach Ken Hitchcock passed some praise over to the less conspicuous play of Martin Hanzal, too.Seguin scored Dallas' first...

Staal: terminal birth defect led to infant daughter's deathRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal and his wife say their infant daughter died of a terminal birth defect.The team released a statement Wednesday from Staal and his wife, Heather. The Hurricanes announced Hannah's death Sunday, though they...

AP Hockey WriterVegas re-signs goalie Robin Lehner to $25M, 5-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Vegas Golden Knights re-signed Robin Lehner on Saturday to a $25 million, five-year contract that makes him their goaltender of the present and future.Lehner's deal carries a $5 million annual salary cap hit and runs through...