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Oilers' Connor McDavid suspended for check to headNEW YORK (AP) Edmonton Oilers All-Star Connor McDavid has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of the New York Islanders' Nick Leddy during Edmonton's 4-3 win on Thursday night.The league announced the suspension on Friday. McDavid...

AP Hockey WriterHagelin's playoff past makes him familiar with CapitalsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Forward Carl Hagelin has faced Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals so often in the playoffs, the speedy, defensive specialist didn't require an introduction upon practicing with his new teammates.''It feels like I already know...

Blue Jackets acquire center Matt Duchene from OttawaOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Matt Duchene from the Ottawa Senators on Friday in exchange for a 2019 first-round draft pick and two top prospects, adding a veteran center as they make a push for a playoff spot.The...

AP Hockey WriterWashington Capitals acquire forward Carl Hagelin from KingsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals got faster ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring speedy winger Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.Washington sent a 2019 third-round pick and a conditional 2020 sixth-round...

AP Hockey WriterWashington Capitals acquire forward Carl Hagelin from KingsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Washington Capitals have acquired winger Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2019 third-round pick and a conditional sixth-round pick in the next year's entry draft.The teams announced the trade Thursday after Washington winger Devante...

Associated PressBackes scores shootout winner, Bruins top Golden Knights 3-2By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) David Backes scored in the sixth round of a shootout to lift Boston to a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night for the Bruins' season-high seventh straight victory.Jake DeBrusk and...

Czarnik, Gaudreau score in 3rd, Flames beat Islanders 4-2CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Austin Czarnik and Johnny Gaudreau scored 29 seconds apart in the third period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.Mikael Backlund and Travis Hamonic also scored as...

Associated PressO'Reilly's overtime goal lifts Blues past Maple Leafs 3-2By JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) In the beginning of the season, the St. Louis Blues were finding ways to lose games. Now, they're managing to pull out wins.Ryan O'Reilly scored 34 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues...

Bruins acquire Coyle from Wild for Donato, 5th-round pickBy The Associated PressThe Boston Bruins acquired center Charlie Coyle from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night for center Ryan Donato and a conditional fifth-round pick that would become a fourth-round choice if the Bruins win a playoff round.Coyle represents a...

Bruins acquire Coyle from Wild for Donato, 5th-round pickBy The Associated PressThe Boston Bruins have acquired center Charlie Coyle from the Minnesota Wild for center Ryan Donato and a fifth-round pick.Coyle represents a significant forward upgrade for Boston, which has won six in a row to move into second...

Coyotes sign defenseman Oesterle to 2-year extensionGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed defenseman Jordan Oesterle to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season.Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed.The 26-year-old Oesterle has a career-best 20 points with six goals in 51 games this...

Flyers' Gudas suspended 2 games for high-sticking KucherovNEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas has been suspended two games by the NHL for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov on Tuesday night.The play occurred late in the third period of the Lightning's 5-2 win. Gudas received...