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AP Hockey WriterBlues must try to slow down Bruins in Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) Jake DeBrusk got a step on Robert Bortuzzo and he was off to the races.Despite missing the net on the breakaway, the message was already sent.Two minutes into the Stanley Cup Final,...

AP Hockey WriterBlues must try to slow down Bruins in Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) Jake DeBrusk got a step on Robert Bortuzzo and he was off to the races.Despite missing the net on the breakaway, the message was already sent.Two minutes into the Stanley Cup Final,...

Edmonton Oilers hire Dave Tippett as head coachEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers hired NHL veteran Dave Tippett as their next head coach Tuesday, the first big move for new general manager Ken Holland.Tippett, who had been working as a senior adviser to Seattle's new NHL team since...

Famed Boston maestro's statue sports giant Bruins helmetBOSTON (AP) Count the late conductor Arthur Fiedler among the Boston Bruins' fans as they skate into the Stanley Cup Final.The nonprofit Esplanade Association has installed a giant Bruins helmet atop a statue of the beloved conductor of the Boston Pops...

The Latest: Blues' Dunn making progress, won't play Game 1BOSTON (AP) The Latest on the Stanley Cup Final (all times local):1:05 p.m.Vince Dunn is making progress to return to the St. Louis Blues' lineup after taking a puck to the face in Game 3 of the Western Conference...

The Latest: Blues' Dunn making progress, won't play Game 1BOSTON (AP) The Latest on the Stanley Cup Final (all times local):1:05 p.m.Vince Dunn is making progress to return to the St. Louis Blues' lineup after taking a puck to the face in Game 3 of the Western Conference...

Bruins' Marchand expected to play in Game 1 of Cup FinalBOSTON (AP) Brad Marchand is expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final despite leaving the Boston Bruins' morning skate early.Coach Bruce Cassidy says Marchand is good to go for the series opener against the...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Blues rooting for St. Louis to win Stanley CupBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) T.J. Oshie went through five early playoff exits with the St. Louis Blues who could never seem to break through.Four years after being traded, the Capitals winger hopes the Blues winning the Stanley Cup...

Bruins' Marchand expected to play in Game 1 of Cup FinalBOSTON (AP) Brad Marchand is expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final despite leaving the Boston Bruins' morning skate early.Coach Bruce Cassidy says Marchand is good to go for the series opener against the...

AP Sports WriterNBC, NHL encouraged about ratings heading into Cup FinalBy JOE REEDYThe television ratings for this year's Stanley Cup playoffs have been steady despite many top markets not having teams qualify and finalists from the past two years eliminated in the first round.Going into the start of Monday's...

The Latest: Sunny the dog stars at Cup Final media dayBOSTON (AP) The Latest on media day at the Stanley Cup Final (all times Eastern):3:45 p.m.The biggest star at Stanley Cup Final media day doesn't play for the Boston Bruins or St. Louis Blues. He's 18-month old ''Today''...

AP Was There: Game 4 of 1970 Blues-Bruins for Stanley CupBOSTON (AP) EDITOR'S NOTE - On May 10, 1970, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 29 years. The Bruins won it at the expense of the St. Louis Blues, who were swept...