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AP Sports WriterNHL adds meldonium to banned substances listBy STEPHEN WHYNOFollowing the lead of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the NHL has added meldonium to its list of banned substances.Deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the addition in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. It was first reported by...

Jan. 1 - Winter Classic: Chicago at Washington.Jan. 22-26 - All-Star break.Feb. 21 - Stadium Series: Los Angeles vs. San Jose at Santa Clara, Calif.April 11 - Regular season ends.

Blue Jackets reward top execs with contract extensionsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have given contract extensions to its three top hockey executives.The team announced the multi-year extensions Thursday for president of hockey operations John Davidson, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and assistant general manager Bill Zito, who...

AP Sports WriterKarlsson's OT goal caps Golden Knights wild win over SharksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) William Karlsson and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights proved they can handle some adversity just as well as they can thrive as front-runners like they did most of their inaugural season.The...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals promote Reirden to head coach to replace TrotzBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) When Barry Trotz resigned, the Washington Capitals didn't even bother with a coaching search.There was only one candidate and he got the job.Top assistant Todd Reirden will take over the Stanley Cup-champion Capitals,...

Associated PressNHL luminaries praise All-Star Game's 3-on-3 formatBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) When it comes to the NHL All-Star Game, less is definitely more.While the NFL's Pro Bowl spent years struggling with ballooning scores, little defense, a lack of effort and concerns over its long-term viability, the NHL...

N.Y. Rangers 0 1 1-2Nashville 0 2 1-3First Period-None.Second Period-1, N.Y. Rangers, Nash 33 (Brassard, Hayes), 11:49 (pp). 2, Nashville, Josi 10 (G.Bourque, Jarnkrok), 18:39. 3, Nashville, Weber 12 (Josi, Cullen), 19:20.Third Period-4, N.Y. Rangers, McDonagh 4 (Zuccarello, Brassard), 1:37....

AP Hockey WriterShuttle driver settles suit with Senators, ex-assistant GMBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager and the NHL team reached an undisclosed settlement with a hotel shuttle driver, who sued both for negligence after being harassed in Buffalo two years ago.The driver's...

Leafs' Matthews, Marner make cameos in "The Nutcracker"TORONTO (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is used to playing in packed arenas under the bright lights. Put him in a colorful costume at The National Ballet of Canada, however, and it's an entirely different story.Matthews and teammate Mitch...

Charles Wang, former New York Islanders owner, dies at 74OYSTER BAY, N.Y. (AP) Charles Wang, a technology company founder and former owner of the New York Islanders hockey team, died Sunday. He was 74.Wang died in Oyster Bay, New York, said his attorney John McEntee in an emailed...

Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to 2-year extensionDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a two-year contract extension with coach Jared Bednar after guiding the team to back-to-back playoff appearances.His contract runs through the 2021-22 season, the team announced Tuesday.Bednar is 103-116-27 in three seasons at the helm...

AP Hockey WriterLightning agree to terms on $26.5M, 5-year deal with PalatBy STEPHEN WHYNOA person with direct knowledge of the move says the Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $26.5 million, five-year deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition...