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Svechnikov scores in overtime, Carolina beats Montreal 2-1RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Andrei Svechnikov scored with 1:45 left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 Sunday night in a matchup with Eastern Conference playoff implications.Carolina's Trevor van Riemsdyk scored the tying goal with 5:39...

Red Wings recall D McIlrath, send D Sulak to AHLDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings recalled defenseman Dylan McIlrath from Grand Rapids of the AHL under emergency conditions and assigned defenseman Libor Sulak to Grand Rapids.The 26-year-old McIlrath had a goal and eight assists in 49 games for...

AP Hockey WriterSchedule helps Lightning keep focus after Presidents' TrophyBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhile the bulk of contenders duke it out to secure playoff spots, the Tampa Bay Lightning sit comfortably atop the NHL with nothing left to play for.The Lightning clinched the Presidents' Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs...

Tkachuk's overtime goal leads Senators past Oilers 4-3EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Ottawa coach Marc Crawford enjoys watching the type of game the Senators turned in Saturday.Brady Tkachuk scored his second goal of the game 2:09 into overtime as the Ottawa Senators beat Edmonton 4-3 on Saturday and put a...

AP Sports WriterDevils win in shootout for Arizona's 4th straight lossBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Despite being eliminated from post-season contention, the banged-up New Jersey Devils have hurt the playoff hopes of some wild-card contenders in recent weeks.Late last month they surprised the Montreal Canadiens and Saturday they...

AP Sports WriterDevils win in shootout for Arizona's 4th straight lossBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Blake Coleman and Pavel Zacha scored in the fifth and sixth rounds of the shootout and New Jersey Devils hurt Arizona's playoff chances with a 2-1 victory Saturday, sending the Coyotes to their...

AP Sports WriterDevils win in shootout for Arizona's 4th straight lossBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Coleman and Pavel Zacha scored in the fifth and sixth rounds of the shootout and New Jersey Devils hurt Arizona's playoff chances with a 2-1 victory Saturday, sending the Coyotes to their fourth...

Bruins sign 42-year-old Zdeno Chara to 1-year extensionBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have signed 42-year-old defenseman Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $2 million contract extension.General manager Don Sweeney made the announcement Saturday, adding the deal through the 2019-20 season includes an additional $1.75 million in performance bonuses.Chara is...

AP Sports WriterSilfverberg's OT goal lifts Ducks to 4-3 win over SharksBy JOE REEDYANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jakob Silfverberg scored the winning goal 38 seconds into overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Ducks on Friday night.Silfverberg, who had a goal and two...

Grubauer's 44 saves help Avalanche overcome Stars 3-1DALLAS (AP) Philipp Grubauer was spectacularly stubborn in goal on a night when Colorado's defense got in on the offense.Grubauer made a career-high 44 saves, including 23 in the third period, and defensemen Erik Johnson and Tyson Barrie scored to help...

Associated PressCrosby, Penguins beat Predators 2-1 in shootoutBy CHIP CIRILLONASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Late goals have hurt Pittsburgh lately. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins were able to reverse the trend Thursday night.Crosby's goal in the shootout gave Pittsburgh a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, ending a three-game losing...

AP Sports WriterHart makes 40 saves as Flyers beat Blackhawks 3-1By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Carter Hart is looking to help the Philadelphia Flyers rally into a playoff spot.If the 20-year-old rookie is feeling any pressure, it's hard to tell.Hart made 40 saves and James van Reimsdyk snapped a...