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Wild split with GM Chuck Fletcher after playoff exitST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have split with longtime general manager Chuck Fletcher after the team's first-round playoff exit.Wild owner Craig Leipold said Monday the team will not renew Fletcher's contract.Leipold said Fletcher and his staff ''built a...

NHL CalendarBy Associated Press(All dates set before season was suspended until further notice.)April 4 - Regular season ends.April 8 - Stanley Cup playoffs begin.May 8-24 - IIHF World Championship, Zurich/Lausanne, Switzerland.June 1-6 - NHL scouting combine, Buffalo, N.Y.June 13 - Last possible day of Stanley Cup Final.June 17 -...

AP Sports WriterJets extend lead in Central with 3-2 win over KingsBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Winnipeg is tied for the most goals scored in March, but the Jets are also proving that they are just as tough in close games.The Jets won their third straight one-goal game,...

Devils agree to terms with 1st-round draft pick MercerNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with center Dawson Mercer on a three-year entry-level contract.General manager Tom Fitzgerald announced the tentative deal with Mercer, who was the 18th pick overall in the recent draft. He...

AP Hockey WriterKovalchuk finds home with Capitals after whirlwind journeyBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Ilya Kovalchuk and Brenden Dillon broke bread in a Northern Virginia restaurant, leaving their temporary home away from home hotel and swapping stories.The Washington Capitals' two newcomers bonded over their shared experience of playing...

Capitals re-sign T.J. Oshie to $46 million, 8-year dealCHICAGO (AP) The Washington Capitals have re-signed right winger T.J. Oshie to a $46 million, eight-year contract.Oshie will count $5.75 million against the salary cap through the 2024-25 season.General manager Brian MacLellan announced the deal Friday just before the start...

Associated PressBernier's 38 saves lead Avalanche past Sharks 3-1By BRENT W. NEWDENVER (AP) With the core of Colorado's scoring attack sidelined, backup goalie Jonathan Bernier put together a stifling performance.Gabriel Bourque and Tyson Jost scored 2:14 apart in the second period, Bernier stopped 38 shots and the Avalanche...

Associated PressReaves bolstering Vegas' fourth line with smarter playBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) After his first two games with the Vegas Golden Knights in late February, there weren't many fans who were happy with Ryan Reaves.He arrived from Pittsburgh and immediately made his presence known with six penalty...

AP Sports WriterBobby Ryan lifts Senators past Penguins in OT in Game 1By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Bobby Ryan beat Marc-Andre Fleury on a breakaway 4:59 into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday n Game 1 of the Eastern Conference...

AP Hockey WriterBeau knows: Isles use structure, young skill to advanceBy STEPHEN WHYNOAnthony Beauvillier paid the price for scoring when he absorbed a big hit from Tom Wilson into one of the goalposts. He shook off the pain and returned to the game.From start to finish, the play on...

Blackhawks place defenseman Michal Rozsival on IRCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Michal Rozsival on injured reserve and recalled defenseman Gustav Forsling from the minors.The Blackhawks did not announce any specific details regarding the injury for the 38-year-old Rozsival, who got hurt during practice on Wednesday.Forsling...

AP Hockey WriterDevils GM doesn't care if Zacha considers signing with KHLBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero says he is still attempting to sign center Pavel Zacha amid concerns the former first-round draft pick will play in the Kontinental Hockey League this...