NHL

Predators' Watson suspended, in substance abuse programNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson has been suspended without pay as part of the NHL's substance abuse program.The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced Tuesday that Watson had been placed in Stage Two of the league's substance abuse and...

Wild give backup goalie Stalock 3-year contract extensionST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild and backup goalie Alex Stalock have agreed to terms on a three-year, $2.355 million contract extension.The deal, announced Tuesday, carries an annual average value of $785,000 against the salary cap over the 2019-20, 2020-21...

Carolina signs Martinook to 2-year, $4M extensionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Jordan Martinook to a two-year contract extension worth an average of $2 million per season.General manager Don Waddell said Tuesday that Martinook's extension will begin next season.The 26-year-old Martinook has 10 goals and...

Predators' Watson suspended, in substance abuse programNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Predators forward Austin Watson, who began this season on suspension, has been suspended again as part of the NHL's substance abuse program.The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced Tuesday that Watson had been placed in Stage Two of the...

Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Muzzin in trade with KingsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night for a first-round pick and two prospects, bolstering their blue line with a Stanley Cup-winning veteran.Los Angeles gets forward Carl Grundstrom...

Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Muzzin in trade with KingsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night for a first-round pick and two prospects, bolstering their blue line with a Stanley Cup-winning veteran.Los Angeles gets forward Carl Grundstrom...

Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Muzzin in trade with KingsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Jake Muzzin from the Los Angeles Kings for a first-round pick and two prospects.Los Angeles gets forward Carl Grundstrom and the rights to unsigned defenseman Sean Durzi in the deal...

Stars reacquire D Oleksiak on day Methot has knee surgeryDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars reacquired defenseman Jamie Oleksiak from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday in exchange for a fourth-rank draft pick.The deal came on the same day Stars defenseman Marc Methot underwent season-ending surgery to repair a cartilage...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes fight through injuries to remain in playoff pictureBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes lost their starting goalie for the season, normally a crushing blow for a team's playoff chances.The hits literally kept coming.Their dynamic new player, gone for the year. Their leading scorer,...

AP Sports WriterEasy as 1, 2, 3: Hat tricks on the rise this seasonBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) In keeping with hockey tradition, a tip of the cap to honor Alex Ovechkin and Patrik Laine .They've each recorded a hat trick of hat tricks this season.Easy as one, two,...

AP Sports WriterLightning have 'unfinished business' after All-Star breakBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) For Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning, just about everything has gone right so far this season.But as they get ready to return from the All-Star break as the NHL's top team, the...

AP Sports WriterEasy as 1, 2, 3: Hat tricks on the rise this seasonBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) In keeping with hockey tradition, a tip of the cap to honor Alex Ovechkin and Patrik Laine .They've each recorded a hat trick of hat tricks this season.Easy as one, two,...