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AP Sports Writer'Canes surge into summer with confidence after playoff runBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason confident of one thing: They shouldn't have to wait another decade to return to the playoffs.They hope their nucleus will make postseason appearances an every-year thing.The Hurricanes...

AP Sports WriterBruins' Chara says he's on track for Stanley Cup FinalBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to practice and worked out with the full squad Monday, his first such workout since sitting out Boston's Eastern Conference-clinching victory over Carolina with an undisclosed injury.Chara had...

AP Sports WriterSharks dealing with key injuries heading into Game 6By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks could be headed into their fifth elimination game of the postseason short-handed.The Sharks left town Monday to play Game 6 of the Western Conference final at St. Louis...

AP Sports WriterBlues move to brink of Cup final with 5-0 win over SharksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) From last in the league in early January all the way to the brink of their first Stanley Cup Final in nearly a half-century, it has been quite a...

Chara skates before Bruins' practiceBOSTON (AP) Three days after he had to miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final because of an undisclosed injury, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara skated before practice on Sunday.The Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 to complete a sweep without Chara. They...

AP Sports WriterBlues move to brink of Cup final with 5-0 win over SharksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Vladimir Tarasenko scored on a penalty shot and Jaden Schwartz added the first of his three goals during a dominant second period that carried St. Louis to the brink...

AP Sports WriterSharks, Blues confident, and even, heading into Game 5By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have been at their best this postseason when they had little margin for error.That's probably why they feel comfortable heading home for Game 5 of the Western Conference...

Associated PressBruins hope to have a healthy Chara for Stanley Cup FinalBy MATT KALMANBOSTON (AP) The Bruins were able to sweep Carolina in the Eastern Conference final without captain Zdeno Chara.Now they're hoping 10 days off before the start of the Stanley Cup Final will be enough time...

AP Sports WriterSharks, Blues confident, and even, heading into Game 5By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have been at their best this postseason when they had little margin for error.That's probably why they feel comfortable heading home for Game 5 of the Western Conference...

Shuttle bus driver sues NHL's Senators in harassment caseBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager and the NHL hockey team were sued for negligence on Friday over allegations he harassed a hotel shuttle bus driver last year in Buffalo.Also named as a defendant in the...

AP Hockey WriterComing home: Davidson to run Rangers, leaves Blue JacketsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJohn Davidson is going back to the New York Rangers organization he has been synonymous with for much of his hockey career.Davidson was hired as team president Friday hours after leaving his post with the Columbus Blue...

AP Hockey WriterDavidson named Rangers president after leaving Blue JacketsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJohn Davidson has been hired as president of the New York Rangers hours after leaving his post with the Columbus Blue Jackets.Davidson on Friday rejoined the organization he was synonymous with as a goaltender and a longtime broadcaster...