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AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets jump into playoff spot with win over CanadiensBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice, Sergei Bobrovsky had 28 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets moved into an Eastern Division wild-card spot with a 6-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.The...

Associated PressPastrnak's hat trick carries Bruins past Rangers 6-3By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) David Pastrnak had three goals and two assists for a career-high five points, sending the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.Coming off a 3-1 road trip but disappointed...

Associated PressCouturier lifts Flyers to 5-4 shootout win over Maple LeafsBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) Sean Couturier scored in regulation and provided the only goal in a shootout as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 Wednesday night.Radko Gudas, Travis Konecny and Ryan Hartman also scored for...

Red Wings recall Frk from Grand RapidsDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Martin Frk under emergency conditions from Grand Rapids of the AHL.The team announced the move Wednesday. The 25-year-old Frk has a goal and four assists in 25 games for the Red Wings this...

Blackhawks announce 2-year extension for D Carl DahlstromCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman Carl Dahlstrom have agreed to a two-year contract extension.The team announced the deal on Wednesday. The average annual value is $850,000.The 24-year-old Dahlstrom was selected by Chicago in the second round of the 2013...

AP Hockey WriterTrump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White HouseBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump welcomed Alex Ovechkin and the reigning NHL champion Washington Capitals to the Oval Office on Monday to congratulate them for winning the Stanley Cup in June.Trump said it was an honor...

AP Hockey WriterTrump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White HouseBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump welcomed Alex Ovechkin and the reigning NHL champion Washington Capitals to the Oval Office on Monday to congratulate them for winning the Stanley Cup in June.Trump said it was an honor...

AP Hockey WriterTrump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White HouseBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump welcomed Alex Ovechkin and the reigning NHL champion Washington Capitals to the Oval Office on Monday to congratulate them for winning the Stanley Cup in June.Trump said it was an honor...

AP Hockey WriterTrump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White HouseBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump welcomed the reigning NHL champion Washington Capitals to the Oval Office at the White House on Monday to congratulate them for winning the Stanley Cup in June.Trump said it was an...

Predators assign Watson to AHL on long-term injury loanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have put forward Austin Watson on a long-term injury loan to their American Hockey League affiliate, a week after he earned reinstatement from the NHL.The Predators announced Monday they have assigned both Watson and...

Bobrovsky earns 7th shutout, Columbus beats Vancouver 5-0VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Pierre-Luc Dubois happily shed one of the longest scoreless slumps of his career.Dubois had a goal and an assist and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky returned from injury to stop 21 shots as the Columbus Blue Jackets improved their...

Associated PressKeith scores in OT to lift Blackhawks over Avalanche 2-1By TIM CRONINCHICAGO (AP) Duncan Keith scored 1:23 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night.The defenseman took a feed from Brandon Saad, bulled his way down left wing,...