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AP Sports WriterBruins' Chara says he's on track for Stanley Cup FinalBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to practice and worked out with the full squad Monday, his first such workout since sitting out Boston's Eastern Conference-clinching victory over Carolina with an undisclosed injury.Chara had...

Associated PressSmith's third-period goal lifts Vegas to 3-2 win over JetsBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Reilly Smith scored on a breakaway late in the third period to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of the Western Conference final...

Tavares injures side and will miss worlds for CanadaTORONTO (AP) Maple Leafs center John Tavares injured his side while practicing with the Canadian team and will miss the upcoming world championships in Slovakia.Hockey Canada said Thursday it contacted the Maple Leafs and it was agreed it was best...

AP Sports WriterCapitals exorcise ghosts to reach conference semifinalsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Washington Capitals kept trying to downplay their own forgettable playoff history, the one pockmarked with disappointment and despair. Still, they couldn't run from it.No one bore the weight more than Alex Ovechkin. All the goals...

Associated PressGoligoski, Hill lift Coyotes over Kings 4-3 in shootoutBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Adin Hill found out via text message on his way to Gila River Arena that he was starting in net Tuesday night. Hours later, he finished his day on a high note.Alex Goligoski...

Perry gets game misconduct for elbow in Winter ClassicDALLAS (AP) Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry got a game misconduct penalty, taking him out of the Winter Classic after an elbow to the head of Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis less than three minutes into Wednesday's game.Ellis was down...

AP Hockey WriterSalary-cap increase makes for 'more fun' NHL offseasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOThanks, Vegas.That's what NHL general managers are saying this offseason after the Stanley Cup Final run of the expansion Golden Knights contributed to what's expected to be a healthy increase for the salary cap. With elite center John...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Sam Gagner scored twice, Nick Foligno got a goal and two assists and 13 Blue Jackets had at least a point, helping Columbus beat the St. Louis Blues 8-4 in the NHL on Saturday. Eight days after whipping NHL-leading Montreal 10-1, Columbus had its fans chanting ''We...

The VEGAS and the OTTAWA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/8/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs OTTAWA SENATORS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario ROT TEAM PL OU ML 61 VEGAS 0 (-110) 5.5 -115 -105 -150 130 62 OTTAWA TV: 7:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: OTTAWA , VEGAS Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Sports WriterMiller makes 46 saves as Ducks defeat Kings 3-1By JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Ryan Miller still can come up with big games when called upon.The 39-year old backup goalie for Anaheim made 46 saves to lead the Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles...

Associated PressToffoli scores in overtime to lift Kings past Vegas 4-3By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Tyler Toffoli sent the Los Angeles Kings into their holiday break with a little extra hope for the New Year.Toffoli scored 1:40 into overtime to lift Los Angeles past the Vegas Golden Knights...

AP Hockey WriterIslanders fire coach Jack Capuano in his seventh seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe struggling New York Islanders fired coach Jack Capuano on Tuesday, ending his tenure in the middle of its seventh season.General manager Garth Snow named assistant GM/coach Doug Weight as Capuano's interim replacement. The Islanders were 17-17-8...