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Associated PressBackstrom's OT goal lifts Capitals past Avalanche 3-2By DENNIS GEORGATOSDENVER (AP) When they were teammates, Nicklas Backstrom always had a tough time against Philipp Grubauer in practice.The Washington Capitals veteran had better luck when they met as opponents Friday night.Backstrom was left uncovered on a 4-on-3 power...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals hire Stanley Cup-winning coach Peter LavioletteBy STEPHEN WHYNOPeter Laviolette sees the Washington Capitals as another opportunity to take a team to the Stanley Cup Final and try to win it all again.The Capitals see Laviolette as the experienced, steady hand who can help them contend for...

AP Hockey WriterStars' Polak, Canucks' Baertschi won't report to NHL campsBy STEPHEN WHYNODallas defenseman Roman Polak and Vancouver forward Sven Baertschi on Saturday joined the list of players who won't be reporting to training camp for the resumption of the NHL season.Baertschi told the Canucks he'd be opting out...

Flames sign forward Tkachuk to 3-year, $21M dealCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have signed forward Matthew Tkachuk to a three-year, $21-million deal.The signing of the 21-year-old Tkachuk through the 2021-22 season means another key part of Calgary's nucleus will stay.Tkachuk, who was a restricted free agent, will...

Paul Bissonnette to get chance to back up lacrosse boastVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Paul Bissonnette will have a chance to back up his lacrosse boast.Two days after tweeting that he could make a National Lacrosse League team without having ever played a game, the former NHL player signed...

AP Hockey WriterRed Wings star Henrik Zetterberg calls it a careerBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Henrik Zetterberg knew something wasn't right with his back last January when he stopped practicing. Despite the aches and pains, he did not miss a game all season for the Detroit Red Wings.When Zetterberg...

Associated PressMarchand's 2 goals, 3 assists carry Bruins to 6-4 winBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Brad Marchand scored his second goal of the game with 1:57 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 Monday night after blowing a 3-0 lead.David Pastrnak, Jake...

The Latest: Predators beat Penguins 5-1, trail Cup Final 2-1NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final (all times local):10:05 p.m.Pekka Rinne bounced back with 27 saves and the offense came alive as the Nashville Predators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 in Game...

AP Hockey WriterStanley Cup run could make up for Capitals' playoff failuresBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) As checkered playoff histories go, the Washington Capitals haven't been around nearly as long as some NHL teams.The track is still long and sad.There was Pat Lafontaine of the Islanders beating them in...

The EDMONTON and the COLORADO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 9:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. EDMONTON OILERS vs COLORADO AVALANCHE When: 9:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PL OU ML 61 EDMONTON 0 (-110) 6 -105 -115 130 -150 62 COLORADO TV: 9:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: COLORADO , EDMONTON Oddsmakers currently have the EDMONTON listed...

NEW YORK (AP) - GoPro has signed a deal with the NHL to bring its wearable cameras closer to the action on the ice and let viewers see games from the perspective of players and referees.It's the company's first such deal with a major professional sports league. While GoPro...

AP Hockey WriterDetroit Red Wings entering 5th season of rebuilding projectBy LARRY LAGEThe Detroit Red Wings have spent half a decade rebuilding.And, this still might not be the year a once-proud franchise with 11 Stanley Cups breaks through and makes the playoffs.Detroit had the NHL's worst record last season...