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New Jersey Devils re-sign Will Butcher to 3-year contractNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Will Butcher to a three-year, $11.2 million contract.General manager Ray Shero announced Wednesday the 24-year-old Butcher will earn $3.5 million this season, $3.6 million the following season and $4.1 million...

NHL's 1st black player says league working to fight racismOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Willie O'Ree is hopeful that one day sports will be free of racism and bigotry, yet thinks it's still a long way off.The 84-year-old O'Ree, the first black player in the NHL, took part in the...

AP Hockey WriterEmotional Pominville seals Sabres' 5-2 win over SenatorsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres forward Jason Pominville began the day unable to contain his emotions by choking up when coming to the realization he might be playing his final home game in Buffalo.The 36-year-old ended the day...

The BUFFALO and the NY ISLANDERS will both be gunning for a victory on 2/2/2021 at 6:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BUFFALO vs NY ISLANDERS When: 2/2/2021 6:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 53 BUFFALO 0 (-110) 5.5 115 -135 110 -130 54 NY ISLANDERS TV: 6:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: NY ISLANDERS , BUFFALO Oddsmakers currently have the BUFFALO listed as 110-moneyline favorites...

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...

From the outside, it would appear as if the Ottawa Senators stood pat during an offseason in which Eastern Conference rivals retooled.In general manager Bryan Murray's mind, it was a case of believing in a group that made a strong finishing kick last season and reached the playoffs.''Basically, the...

The NHL's trade deadline passed, and Roberto Luongo remains with the Vancouver Canucks, the victim of his own long-term contract that extends through 2022. Luongo showed his frustration with his contract and his current status as a backup goaltender Wednesday during a news conference with the Vancouver media. "My contract sucks...

AP Hockey WriterRed Wings name Steve Yzerman general managerBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Steve Yzerman is getting another chance to return the Detroit Red Wings to glory.The Hockey Hall of Famer did it as one the game's all-time great leaders, helping Detroit end a 42-year championship drought with the...

Rookie Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs have several streaks on the line Wednesday when the team concludes the Alberta portion of its three-game road trip against the Calgary Flames. After going 13 contests without a tally, the 19-year-old Matthews is riding a goal-scoring streak that reached three...

ST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis' David Backes scored in the ninth round of a long shootout to give the Blues a 3-2 win against Dallas on Saturday, trimming the gap between the top teams in the NHL Central Division.The Blues moved within seven points of the Stars in...

Couturier 3rd Flyers to be named NHL's top defensive forwardEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier prides himself in playing a 200-foot game, and even ended this ninth NHL season skating on a sprained right knee.Couturier became the third Flyers player to be chosen as the NHL's...

AP Sports WriterBettman: NHL board approves Coyotes sale, new arena neededBy GREG BEACHAMLAS VEGAS (AP) Alex Meruelo has been approved as the new majority owner of the Arizona Coyotes during the NHL's Board of Governors meeting.NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday also reaffirmed the league's belief that the...