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AP Hockey WriterDucks' Vermette facing lengthy ban for slashing linesmanBy GREG BEACHAMAnaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette is facing the likely prospect of a 10-game suspension from the NHL for slashing a linesman.Vermette slapped his stick against the back of linesman Shandor Alphonso's legs after losing a faceoff to Minnesota...

Sabres' Rodrigues lands $2 million deal in arbitrationBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Evan Rodrigues has been awarded a one-year, $2 million contract following an arbitration hearing.The independent arbitrator's ruling was announced by the Sabres on Thursday, two days after the hearing. The value of the contract represents...

AP Hockey WriterPenguins' Malkin skates, progressing for return from injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Evgeni Malkin skated with his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates for the first time since suffering an apparent leg injury last week.Malkin will miss at least Game 1 of the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champions' second-round series...

Ducks fire coach Randy Carlyle amid 7-game losing streakANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks fired coach Randy Carlyle on Sunday amid a seven-game losing streak.The Ducks announced that general manager Bob Murray would take over as interim coach for the remainder of the regular season. Anaheim will name...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Wild's Ennis, Canadiens' Mason on buyout waiversBy STEPHEN WHYNOA person with direct knowledge of the move says Minnesota Wild forward Tyler Ennis and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Steve Mason have been placed on buyout waivers.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday...

Detroit coach Mike Babcock didn't call a timeout while the Anaheim Ducks obliterated the Red Wings' three-goal lead in the third period, believing a break would only make his younger players even more nervous. Better to let them learn how to survive playoff pressure on their own, Babcock thought. With help...

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has surgical hardware removedTORONTO (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews underwent a procedure Thursday to remove hardware from a 2014 surgery.The team said the procedure won't affect Matthews' offseason training.The Maple Leafs did not give further details on why Matthews required surgery in...

Henri Richard, winner of 11 Cups with Canadiens, dies at 84MONTREAL (AP) Henri Richard, the speedy and durable center who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday. He was 84.The Canadiens announced the death of the Hall of Famer on Twitter, calling him...

Associated PressKrejci has goal, assist for Bruins in 3-2 win over VegasBy DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) Down a goal entering the third period with a long layoff ahead, the Boston Bruins rallied their way to a win before the All-Star break.Jake DeBrusk tied it early in the third period...

Shore, Benn score on power play, Stars beat Ducks 2-1DALLAS (AP) Devin Shore and Jamie Benn scored power-play goals in the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Friday night.With the game tied at 1, Benn tipped John Klingberg's shot from the top...

AP Hockey WriterNet loss: Maple Leafs lose 2 goalies; Capitals claim JaskinBy JOHN WAWROWToronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock was very much the diplomat after goalies Curtis McElhinney and Calvin Pickard were claimed off waivers Tuesday.''Good for Mac. Good for Pick,'' Babcock said. ''Too bad for our depth.''McElhinney was...

AP Sports WriterAfter lunch with Eichel, Mittelstadt eager for Sabres' debutBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Upon passing a physical and signing his three-year NHL contract, Casey Mittelstadt's first order of business as a member of the Buffalo Sabres proved to be a perk on Tuesday.The 19-year-old was invited...