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The NHL-worst Washington Capitals were handing out votes of confidence Friday, less than three weeks into a season that has so far been nothing short of a fall-flat-on-the-face embarrassment. General manager George McPhee met with reporters for some 20 minutes at the team's facility and cited penalties and goaltending as...

Hurricanes injured goalie Petr Mrazek returns to practiceRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek was back at practice after leaving a playoff game early with a lower body injury.Coach Rod Brind'Amour said Monday there were ''no limitations'' on his goalie and Mrazek said he felt ''120%, to...

AP Sports WriterAfter inconsistent season, Lundqvist shining in postseasonBy VIN A. CHERWOOGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) After struggling through a subpar season by his standards, Henrik Lundqvist was at his best when the Rangers needed him in the first round.The 35-year-old goalie will again have to be at the top...

AP Hockey WriterYzerman-led Red Wings sticking to long-term plan to rebuildBy LARRY LAGEDetroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is sticking to his rebuilding plan, which includes not making a coaching change or attempting to pull off a splash in free agency.Yzerman is not interested in short-term fixes such...

AP Sports WriterCoyle scores 2, leads Bruins to 3-2 OT win over ColumbusBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Charlie Coyle tied it in the final five minutes of regulation and scored again with 5:15 gone in overtime on Thursday night to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over...

Blackhawks unload Hossa's contract in trade with CoyotesCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Marian Hossa and Vinnie Hinostroza in a blockbuster deal with the Arizona Coyotes, parting with a promising young forward in order to clear out a troublesome contract.The Blackhawks also sent defenseman Jordan Oesterle and...

AP Hockey WriterNHL warns Bruins' Brad Marchand to stop licking opponentsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL has told Brad Marchand to stop licking opponents or the Boston Bruins forward will face punishment.Senior vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell spoke to Marchand and Bruins general manager Don Sweeney on Saturday about...

The Boston Bruins and the Nashville Predators will both be gunning for a victory on 1/12/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Boston Bruins vs Nashville Predators When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 12, 2017 Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee ROT ...

AP Sports WriterEric Staal, West-leading Wild have been a perfect matchBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The offseason frenzy in professional sports that results from free agency can reduce players to commodities, assets to be obtained in order to fill a team's need.The open market has plenty to...

AP Sports WriterIn wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team nameBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.Speaking publicly for the first time since baseball's Cleveland Indians announced Monday they plan...

Ennis has goal, 2 assists as Senators beat Oilers 5-2EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Ottawa Senators didn't have to wait long to make up for a tough loss one night earlier.Tyler Ennis had a goal and two assists as the Senators beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Wednesday night.Artem...

Associated PressPenguins excited for fresh start after disappointing finishBy DAN SCIFOCRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited for a fresh start.Sidney Crosby and the Penguins became the first team in a generation to win consecutive championships a little more than two years ago. But the Penguins...