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Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa practiced Thursday after taking a forearm to the back of the head from the Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen, and coach Joel Quenneville said Hossa could play Friday against the San Jose Sharks. "I thought he felt much better today," Quenneville said. "He said he felt...

Red Wings claim winger de la Rose off waivers from MontrealDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have claimed winger Jacob de la Rose off waivers from Montreal.Detroit made the move Wednesday.The 23-year-old de la Rose has an opportunity to get plenty of ice time with the Red Wings...

Red Wings send Cholowski to Grand Rapids of AHLDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have assigned defenseman Dennis Cholowski to Grand Rapids of the AHL.The Red Wings announced the move Saturday. The 21-year-old Cholowski has two goals and six assists in 33 games this season for Detroit. He...

Big crowds, extra police expected at Blues' celebrationST. LOUIS (AP) Organizers of the celebration to honor the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues expect a massive crowd, and security will be tight.Hundreds of thousands of people are expected Saturday for a parade and rally beneath the Gateway Arch...

AP Sports WriterIslanders look to finish off second straight 1st round sweepBy VIN A. CHERWOOThe New York Islanders won just one playoff series in a 25-year stretch before 2019. Now, they have a chance to get a first-round sweep for the second straight year.However, they know it won't be...

Coyotes acquire forward Nick Cousins from FlyersGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have acquired forward Nick Cousins from the Philadelphia Flyers.Philadelphia got a 2018 fifth-round pick and the rights to unsigned forward prospect Brendan Warren, also sending unsigned goaltending prospect Merrick Madsen to Arizona. The teams announced the...

AP Sports WriterJake's Back: Pause opens door for Pens' All-Star GuentzelBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jake Guentzel's roller-coaster season is about to take another unlikely turn: postseason participant.The Penguins All-Star forward has joined a handful of teammates on the ice as part of Phase 2 of the NHL's Return...

Ducks recall G Dustin Tokarski after Bernier injuryANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks recalled goalie Dustin Tokarski from their AHL affiliate in San Diego on Wednesday.The Ducks made the move after backup goalie Jonathan Bernier was injured in a loss at San Jose on Tuesday.Bernier has an upper-body...

AP Sports Writer700 club: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores for milestone goalBy VIN A. CHERWOONEWARK, N.J. (AP) With power and a prodigious shot, Alex Ovechkin now stands where few in the NHL have been.He became the eight NHL player to score 700 career goals, reaching the milestone in the...

Flyers' van Riemsdyk out 5-6 weeks with lower-body injuryPHILADELPHIA (AP) Flyers winger James van Riemsdyk is out five to six weeks with a lower-body injury.General manager Ron Hextall announced the time frame for van Riemsdyk's absence Monday. Van Riemsdyk was hit with a shot from Avalanche defenseman Mark...

AP Hockey WriterKuznetsov game-time decision for Game 3 of Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Evgeny Kuznetsov is a game-time decision to play for the Capitals in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.Washington's leading scorer in the playoffs left...

AP Hockey WriterShea Weber quickly making his presence felt in MontrealBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Shea Weber didn't have to turn far to get the lowdown on Montreal upon learning he had been traded to the Canadiens.Standing immediately next to Weber was good friend and former Canadiens defenseman...