NHL

Associated PressSerendipitous Sharks shrug off controversy up 2-1 vs BluesBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Don't tell San Jose coach Peter DeBoer his Sharks have gotten lucky during their playoff run.''It irks me when you use words like that because this is a team that we've played four or...

Rangers assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld resignsNEW YORK (AP) Jim Schoenfeld has resigned as vice president and assistant general manager of the New York Rangers.The former NHL defenseman and coach spent 17 seasons in the Rangers' organization, serving in a variety of roles. He spent most of that time...

Predators, Nashville agree to 30-year arena lease extensionNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have agreed to a new 30-year lease deal that will help keep the franchise in Music City through 2049.The Predators announced the agreement Thursday at a Metro Nashville Sports Authority meeting. The sports authority is...

Rangers assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld resignsNEW YORK (AP) Jim Schoenfeld has resigned as vice president and assistant general manager of the New York Rangers.The former NHL defenseman and coach spent 17 seasons in the Rangers' organization, serving in a variety of roles. He spent most of that time...

Stars defenseman Lindell signs new $34.8M, 6-year contractFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell has signed a $34.8 million, six-year contract that will run through the 2024-25 season.The deal with an average value of $5.8 million per year was announced Thursday, a week before Lindell's 25th birthday....

AP Sports WriterRask's roll has Bruins a win away from Stanley Cup FinalBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Tuukka Rask is stopping just about any puck playoff opponents can shoot his way - even the ones he doesn't see.The goaltender has been dominant in the Boston Bruins' six-game postseason...

AP Sports WriterRask's roll has Bruins a win away from Stanley Cup FinalBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Tuukka Rask is stopping just about any puck playoff opponents can shoot his way - even the ones he doesn't see.The goaltender has been dominant in the Boston Bruins' six-game postseason...

AP Hockey WritersRalph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coachBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWRalph Krueger bar-hopped around Buffalo, watching a period of NHL playoff hockey at each spot and talking to Sabres fans along the way.He had already decided to return to the NHL, and the experience solidified...

Associated PressKarlsson, Sharks beat Blues 5-4 after controversial no-callBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Erik Karlsson scored 5:23 into overtime after the officials missed a hand pass by Timo Meier, and the San Jose Sharks rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Wednesday night to take a...

AP Hockey WritersRalph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coachBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWRalph Krueger changed his mind on returning to coaching in the NHL just in time to give the Buffalo Sabres the experience they wanted behind the bench.Krueger was named Sabres coach on Wednesday after spending...

Missouri lawmakers OK state aid for St. Louis Blues arenaJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) The home of the St. Louis Blues could receive $70 million in state subsidies over two decades to help pay for renovations.Legislation that received final approval Wednesday in the Missouri House authorizes funding for the...

Blue Jackets sign goalie Merzlikins to 1-year contractCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With free agent Sergei Bobrovsky expected to depart, the Columbus Blue Jackets have locked in goaltender Elvis Merzlikins for next season.General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said Wednesday the Blue Jackets signed the 25-year-old Latvian to a one-year contract for...