NHL

AP Hockey WriterUnique circumstances give NHL's its first 'Final Four'By STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) When the Tampa Bay Lightning checked into the JW Marriott across the street from Rogers Place, coach Jon Cooper ran into half of the Vegas Golden Knights and rode the elevator with some Dallas...

AP Hockey WriterAP sources: Flames put Jaromir Jagr on waiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Calgary Flames placed veteran forward Jaromir Jagr on waivers, which could spell the end of his illustrious NHL career, two people with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.The people spoke to the AP on...

AP Hockey WriterCrosby returns for Penguins after concussionBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Sidney Crosby returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins' lineup for Game 5 of their NHL playoff series against the Washington Capitals after missing the previous game with a concussion.Crosby is in the lineup five days after being concussed...

NHL fines Predators' Ryan Johansen $5,000 for elbowingNEW YORK (AP) The NHL has fined Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen $5,000 for elbowing Tampa Bay forward Brayden Point during the Lightning’s 3-2 overtime win.The league’s Department of Player Safety announced the fine Wednesday, which is the maximum amount allowed...

After big improvement, Leafs wary of rising expectationsTORONTO (AP) Lou Lamoriello described the Maple Leafs' season as a ''step'' and nothing more.''It's a step and then now it's our job to convince the players that it's only a step,'' Toronto's general manager said. ''It's going to get more...

Associated PressKings' Jonathan Quick sustains lower-body injury in practiceBy DAN GREENSPANEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick will not start against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night because of a lower-body injury.Quick sustained the injury in practice Saturday and is day to day.Jack Campbell...

Minnesota Wild forward Luke Kunin undergoes ACL surgeryST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild rookie forward Luke Kunin has undergone surgery to repair a torn ACL is in left knee.The Wild said Wednesday the surgery was successful and was performed by Dr. Michael Stuart at Mayo Clinic in Rochester,...

Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Game, be suspended 1 gameWASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin will skip the All-Star Weekend in San Jose to get some extra rest and serve an automatic one-game suspension.The Washington Capitals announced Ovechkin's decision Wednesday. The team says the NHL's leading goal-scorer wants to take...

Duchene gets 2nd goal in OT, Senators beat Sharks 6-5OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Matt Duchene scored his second goal of the game seven seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators capped a four-goal comeback with a 6-5 win over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.Down 5-2 to start...

AP Hockey WriterTrade action heats up at NHL draft ahead of free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOTwo Stanley Cup-winning players got traded, a few others got new contracts and almost 200 prospects got to - virtually - live out their dreams by having their names called on the second day of...

AP Hockey WriterJets acquire Stastny as trade kicks off NHL free agencyBy JOHN WAWROWCenter Paul Stastny is returning to the Winnipeg Jets after a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, a move completed just before the NHL's free-agency signing period opened on Friday.The Golden Knights acquired defenseman Carl Dahlstrom...

Wild re-sign Ryan Donato among 3 restricted free agentsST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have re-signed three restricted free agents: forwards Ryan Donato and Nico Sturm and defenseman Carson Soucy.Donato, a natural center who mostly played left wing after arriving from Boston, received a two-year, $3.8 million...