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AP Sports WriterNHL All-Star Game returns to thriving Tampa Bay marketBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The NHL All-Star game is being played in Tampa Bay for the first time since Wayne Gretzky made his last appearance in the showcase and many still questioned whether the league could prosper...

Associated PressStephenson scores in OT, Golden Knights rally past BluesBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Chandler Stephenson scored in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from an early three-goal deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 Saturday.Ryan Reaves, Paul Stastny, Nicolas Roy and Reilly Smith scored for...

AP Hockey WriterNHL players not rushing back to rinks for voluntary skatesBy STEPHEN WHYNOJohn Tavares took his sticks home from the rink in Toronto to tape them up so he wouldn’t waste his limited time there.Across the border, Andrew Copp is waiting things out in the U.S. before returning...

The PITTSBURGH and the NY ISLANDERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/1/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS vs NY ISLANDERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 1, 2018 Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York ROT TEAM PL OU ML 5 PITTSBURGH 0 (-110) 6.5 -115 -105 -165 145 6 NY ISLANDERS TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: NY ISLANDERS , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently...

AP Hockey WriterCrosby vs. McDavid is hot debate for best player in hockeyBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen Connor McDavid stepped on the ice for his first NHL training camp, Taylor Hall already knew hockey's ''Next One'' was the best player out there.When Sidney Crosby stayed on the ice late after practice,...

Lightning re-sign Sustr, Gourde, make qualifying offers to 9TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Andrei Sustr and forward Yanni Gourde and made qualifying offers to nine other players, including forwards Tyler Johnson and Ondrej Palat.Sustr agreed to a one-year, $1.95 million contract Monday. He...

Buffalo Sabres hire Mair, Weber to coach in AHL RochesterBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres are turning to two former players to serve as assistant coaches on their minor-league affiliate in Rochester.Adam Mair and Mike Weber were hired on Thursday to work under coach Seth Appert, who took...

Anaheim Ducks claim LW Pontus Aberg off waivers from OilersANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks have claimed left wing Pontus Aberg off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers.The Ducks made the move Monday.Aberg had four goals and 12 assists while splitting last season between Nashville and Edmonton. The former...

AP Sports WriterBruins anthem singer may be Boston Garden's busiest workerBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Todd Angilly's co-workers have gotten used to him showing up late.The TD Garden bartender often arrives after the opening faceoff when the Boston Bruins are playing at home, but he has a good excuse:...

Associated PressCoyotes get 1st win, beat Flyers in OT after blowing leadBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) The struggling Arizona Coyotes finally got their first win of the season - but it sure didn't come easy.Alex Goligoski scored late in overtime after the Coyotes blew a two-goal lead in the...

Flames place Jaromir Jagr on injured reserveCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have placed Jaromir Jagr on injured reserve.Jagr left Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild in the first period and did not return to the game.The 45-year-old right wing broke his stick attempting a shot on...

AP Hockey WriterBlue Jackets sign Duclair to $650,000, 1-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOAnthony Duclair is a bit embarrassed about bouncing around to various teams and taking a league-minimum, one-year deal.Duclair signed a $650,000 contract Friday for next season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, his fourth NHL team. He's been traded...