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Kucherov, Lightning beat Canucks 5-2 in fight-filled gameVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Once all the fighting was finally done, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked up and found themselves in a familiar position: ahead on the scoreboard.Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist to reach 50 points this season...

Associated PressKeller scores twice, 1st-place Coyotes beat Blackhawks 5-2By JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Clayton Keller scored twice and the Pacific Division-leading Arizona Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Thursday night.Vinnie Hinostroza, playing against his former team, assisted on all three of Arizona's first-period goals to match...

The Latest: Sharks kill off penalty to keep deficit at 1SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The Latest on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks (all times local):5:45 p.m. PDTThe Sharks killed off an interference penalty to defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic with...

AP Hockey WriterNHL Draft: McPhee grows emotional once son picked by OilersBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) As a longtime NHL scout and general manager, George McPhee has had a hand in providing opportunities to countless prospects at the NHL draft.It wasn't until Saturday, when McPhee fully appreciated how...

Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks and Ray Shero of the Pittsburgh Penguins were all named Monday as first-time finalists to be the NHL's general manager of the year. Bergevin led the Canadiens to the Northeast Division title and a No. 2 seed in...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Sheary, Hunwick in trade with PenguinsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres general manager Jason Botterill is drawing from his championship past in Pittsburgh to provide a boost in Buffalo.The Sabres improved their top-six forward ranks by acquiring Conor Sheary and defenseman Matt Hunwick in...

Wild sign defenseman Spurgeon to 7-year, $53M extensionST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild signed defenseman Jared Spurgeon to a $53.025 million, seven-year extension Saturday that will begin next season and go through the 2026-27 season.The deal carries an annual value of $7.575 million.The 29-year-old Spurgeon set career...

Anaheim Ducks sign Del Zotto, De Leo, Wideman, KloosANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Veteran defenseman Michael Del Zotto has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Anaheim Ducks.Centers Chase De Leo and Justin Kloos and defenseman Chris Wideman also signed Tuesday with Anaheim.Del Zotto had three assists in...

AP Hockey WriterSabres sign Sam Reinhart to 2-year, $7.3 million contractBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Sam Reinhart to a two-year contract worth $7.3 million.Reinhart was a restricted free agent and missed the first five days of training camp, and two preseason games,...

AP Hockey WriterDetroit's new arena hosts Red Wings game for the 1st timeBy LARRY LAGEDetroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard crouched in net and gazed up at the largest videoboard in the NHL.''I caught myself a couple of times, especially in the first and halfway through the third, watching...

Carolina, van Riemsdyk agree to 2-year, $4.6M dealRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk have agreed to a two-year contract worth $4.6 million.Under terms of the deal announced Thursday, van Riemsdyk will make $2.1 million this season and $2.5 million in 2019-20.Van Riemsdyk and...

AP Sports WriterBruins and Blue Jackets ready for 1st playoff matchupBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have home-ice advantage through a potential trip to the Stanley Cup Final, and they have the Columbus Blue Jackets to thank for it.They'll get a chance to show their gratitude in...