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AP Sports WriterSheahan scores twice, Penguins beat Blue Jackets 5-2By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins won without goals from Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin or the other three top scorers. Instead, they created opportunities for some guys who are usually in the background.Third-line center Riley Sheahan scored...

Coyotes to retire Shane Doan's number in FebruaryGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes will retire former captain Shane Doan's number during a pregame ceremony on Feb. 24.Doan will have his No. 19 retired before the Coyotes face the Winnipeg Jets, joining former Coyotes players Keith Tkachuk, Jeremy Roenick...

AP Hockey WriterIn NHL first, 4 women selected to officiate prospect gamesBy JOHN WAWROWThe NHL for the first time selected four female officials to work on the ice at prospect tournaments held this weekend.Katie Guay and Kelly Cooke were selected as referees, while Kirsten Welsh and Kendall Hanley will...

AP Sports WriterGoalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Roberto Luongo wanted to keep playing and keep chasing the elusive Stanley Cup, largely because he believes the Florida Panthers are finally in position to be a playoff contender.His body wanted otherwise.And Luongo ultimately...

Sabres sign undrafted Finnish forward Arttu RuotsalainenBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have signed undrafted prospect forward Arttu Ruotsalainen to a three-year entry level contract.The move was announced Wednesday and comes after the 21-year-old completed his second full season in the Finnish Elite League.With 21 goals and 21...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes sign GM John Chayka to long-term extensionBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) John Chayka arrived in the desert with an analytics background and made a big splash when, at 26, he became the youngest general manager in North American sports history.As Chayka started to rebuild the...

AP Sports WriterPenguins sign goalie Murray to 3-year extensionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Matt Murray's breakout performance in last year's Stanley Cup playoffs earned the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender a hefty raise.The 22-year-old and the team agreed to a three-year extension beginning next season that will pay Murray $3.75 million...

Schneider starts in goal for Devils, Johansson backNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Cory Schneider is replacing Keith Kinkaid in goal for the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.Coach John Hynes decided to make the move with New Jersey trailing 2-0...

Flyers' van Riemsdyk out 5-6 weeks with lower-body injuryPHILADELPHIA (AP) Flyers winger James van Riemsdyk is out five to six weeks with a lower-body injury.General manager Ron Hextall announced the time frame for van Riemsdyk's absence Monday. Van Riemsdyk was hit with a shot from Avalanche defenseman Mark...

Associated PressGaborik's 2 goals lead Kings past Wild 5-2 for 6th straightBy STEVE DILBECKLOS ANGELES (AP) Some goals are more memorable than others. Marian Gaborik and Anze Kopitar combined on one Tuesday night that they won't soon forget.Gaborik scored twice in the third period to lead the Los...

AP Hockey WriterOvechkin played through hamstring, knee injuries in playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin played through hamstring and knee injuries that hampered him in the playoffs.Ovechkin said he felt something in his hamstring late in Game 3 of the second-round series against the...

NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of returnTORONTO (AP) The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon -- with plenty of precautions.The league, which paused its season on March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, released a memo Monday saying it is...