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Larry Kwong, Asian pioneer in NHL, dies in Canada at 94By The Associated PressLarry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at 94.According to an online obituary, he died Thursday in Calgary, Alberta.Kwong played a shift with the New York Rangers...

Blackhawks, forward Dylan Strome agree to 2-year extensionCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Dylan Strome agreed to a two-year contract extension Sunday.Strome was a restricted free agent. The extension runs through the 2021-22 season and carries a $3 million salary-cap hit.The 23-year-old Strome had 12 goals and...

AP Hockey WriterAP Source: Streit not reporting to AHL, will weigh optionsBy JOHN WAWROWA person with direct knowledge of the situation says defenseman Mark Streit will not report to the minors after clearing waivers and will spend the next few days weighing his options.The person spoke to The Associated...

Associated PressKucherov, Stamkos lead Lightning in 3-0 win over SharksBy GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Ondrej Palat each scored a goal, Curtis McElhinney recorded his first shutout of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Saturday night.McElhinney...

AP Sports WriterOld friends: Rival Sharks, Ducks meet in 2nd playoff seriesBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Although the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks both have been regular Stanley Cup playoff participants for the past 15 years, the California rivals somehow met in the postseason only once...

AP Sports WriterStaal's hat trick leads surging Wild past slumping Blues 8-3By DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Eric Staal has been the ideal leader for the Minnesota Wild, continuing to produce no matter who he's skating with while coach Bruce Boudreau searches for the most effective combinations.This latest...

Tavares scores in OT, leads Maple Leafs past Sabres 2-1TORONTO (AP) Frederik Andersen was put to the test, and the goaltender did enough to get the Toronto Maple Leafs the victory.John Tavares scored at 1:45 of overtime and picked up his 400th NHL assist, and Anderson made 29...

Associated PressBernier, Howard share shutout in Red Wings' win over DevilsBy PAUL HARRISDETROIT (AP) Jonathan Bernier and Jimmy Howard combined for a shutout, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists and the Detroit Red Wings topped the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Friday night for their fourth...

McDavid has 4 points, Nurse scores in OT as Oilers top JetsWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Edmonton coach Todd McLennan made no apology for his bias toward Oilers star Connor McDavid.McLennan only had to watch McDavid score twice and add two assists as the Oilers overcame a three-goal deficit to...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussionBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo has sustained his third concussion in less than three years.The team announced the diagnosis on its Twitter account Tuesday, a day after Okposo was sent home for follow-up medical tests....

Islanders' Boychuk retires due to lingering eye injuryEAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk has decided to retire as a result of an eye injury sustained last season.The Islanders on Wednesday announced Boychuk's decision to end his 13-year NHL career after the player had numerous...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Jeff Skinner in trade with HurricanesBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Jeff Skinner in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes in a move that continues an offseason roster shake-up for both teams.The Hurricanes acquired prospect forward Cliff Pu and three...