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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Devils left wing Reid Boucher is going to be sidelined after sustaining a concussion in a prospects game over the weekend.Executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero said Tuesday that Boucher was hurt against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. He was...

AP Hockey WriterPlayoff-bound Bills force Sabres' scheduling change SaturdayBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills and Sabres fans need not worry. They'll get a chance to see both of their teams play Saturday.The Sabres announced their home game against the Florida Panthers has been moved to 1 p.m....

AP Hockey WriterWashington Capitals acquire forward Carl Hagelin from KingsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Washington Capitals have acquired winger Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2019 third-round pick and a conditional sixth-round pick in the next year's entry draft.The teams announced the trade Thursday after Washington winger Devante...

AP Hockey WritersBettman raises chance of NHL not completing regular seasonBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOFor the first time since halting play four weeks ago, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman raised the possibility Tuesday of not completing the regular season in order to squeeze in time to award the Stanley...

Blackhawks trade center Artem Anisimov to Ottawa for SmithCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks traded Artem Anisimov to Ottawa on Tuesday in exchange for Zack Smith, a swap of 31-year-old forwards.Anisimov played four seasons for the Blackhawks, scoring 77 goals and adding 78 assists in 291 games, including 15...

AP Hockey WriterSenators assistant GM resigns amid harassment chargesBy STEPHEN WHYNOOttawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee has resigned amid charges of harassment stemming from an incident at the NHL scouting combine in May.The team announced Lee's resignation on Tuesday. Lee, who had been suspended by the Senators, says...

AP Hockey Writer'Monster year' could land John Carlson a monster contractBy STEPHEN WHYNOJohn Carlson can't forget that he is fighting for the NHL lead for points among defensemen because his Washington Capitals teammates keep razzing him about it.''The guys do a good job of pumping that up in the...

AP Hockey WriterBruins to lock arms for anthems to promote racial equalityBy STEPHEN WHYNOBoston Bruins players plan to lock arms during the U.S. and Canadian anthems to promote racial equality, while members of the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins lined up together Tuesday before the first exhibition game of...

Associated PressWild snap skid with 4-1 win over Red WingsBy TYLER MASONST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Eric Staal and Zach Parise scored in the second period, Jason Zucker added two late goals and the Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Sunday to end a two-game losing...

AP Hockey WriterPenguins and Lightning exits show playoff hockey differencesBy STEPHEN WHYNOScotty Bowman had already coached six teams to the Stanley Cup championship when his high-powered Detroit Red Wings that won 12 of their first 14 playoff games couldn't get the puck away from the New Jersey Devils and...

Calgary Flames set with arena plans to replace SaddledomeCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have a tentative agreement for a new arena to replace the Saddledome.The city, NHL team and the Calgary Stampede have agreed in principle to terms. The Stampede, a rodeo exhibition, owns the land.The deal...

NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of returnTORONTO (AP) The NHL is hoping to move to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol, including the opening of practice facilities and allowing small group workouts, early next month.The league, which was forced to pause its season on...