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Associated PressWilliam Karlsson arrives in a big way for Golden KnightsBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Much like his team, William Karlsson has arrived in a big way this season.The Golden Knights' young Swedish center scored his 40th goal of the season and added two assists in Monday's playoff-clinching...

AP Sports WriterSalary-shedding Predators trade Bonino to Wild for KuninBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Nashville Predators traded center Nick Bonino to the Minnesota Wild for forward Luke Kunin on Wednesday, a swap on the second day of the NHL draft that sent two picks to the Wild and one back to...

Associated PressFleury, Golden Knights blank Predators 3-0 for 8th straightBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Night after night, the Vegas Golden Knights keep proving it's no fluke they're the top team in the West.Just ask last year's conference champions.Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots in his second shutout of the...

Blackhawks place Jonathan Toews on long-term injured reserveCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will miss at least 10 games and 24 days after the team placed him on long-term injured reserve Thursday because of an unspecified illness.The 32-year-old Toews announced prior to the start of training camp...

AP Hockey WriterShh! NHL gags teams on injury disclosure for player privacyBy STEPHEN WHYNOJakub Voracek thinks it's none of your business.When the Philadelphia Flyers winger missed practice over the weekend, no injury, illness or other reason was given. That is the NHL's mandatory rule during the pandemic, adding another...

Blackhawks reacquire defenseman Oduya in trade with StarsDALLAS (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks are reuniting with veteran defenseman Johnny Oduya, who was part of their last two Stanley Cup championships.Oduya was traded by the Dallas Stars to the Blackhawks on Tuesday night in exchange for young forward Mark McNeill...

4 arrested in connection with assault after playoff gameQUINCY, Mass. (AP) Transit police in Massachusetts say four people have been arrested in connection with an assault just hours after the Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes in a playoff game.Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority police posted surveillance images of...

Blue Jackets bring back Letestu, assign him to minorsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Mark Letestu is returning to the Columbus Blue Jackets.The team on Thursday signed the 33-year-old forward to a two-way contract for this season after he spent the end of last season on the Blue Jackets' roster. He...

AP Hockey WriterJeremy Roenick won't return to NBC Sports after suspensionBy STEPHEN WHYNOJeremy Roenick will not be returning to NBC Sports after his suspension for making inappropriate comments about coworkers.A network spokesman confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that Roenick will not be back on the air. The...

AP Sports WriterButcher believes he is ready to play for Devils right nowBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Will Butcher believes he is ready to play for the New Jersey Devils right now.A day after signing a two-year, $1.85 million contract with the rebuilding Devils, the 22-year-old Butcher...

Associated PressConviction of ex-Kings player Voynov dismissed by LA judgeBy MICHAEL BALSAMOLOS ANGELES (AP) A judge has dismissed a misdemeanor domestic abuse conviction against former Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov, a move that could clear a path for his return to the NHL.The judge granted Voynov's request...

AP Hockey WriterLightning strike by adding McDonagh at NHL trade deadlineBy JOHN WAWROWThe Tampa Bay Lightning strengthened their first-place team by acquiring New York Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh.The Rangers spurred their franchise overhaul by adding yet another first-round draft pick in consecutive days.And Senators captain Erik Karlsson is staying...