NHL

Vanek has 3 goals, assist to lift Blue Jackets over OilersEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) After Edmonton scored the first three goals of the game, the Columbus Blue Jackets made it apparent which team was still fighting for a playoff spot and which team was already out of the race.Thomas...

Associated PressStaal, Zuccarello lead Wild past Red Wings 4-2By BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) With their chances of a playoff appearance slipping by the day, the Minnesota Wild returned home for a stretch of games before the All-Star break knowing there was little room for error.They have taken...

Canucks' Sedin twins to retire after this season, their 17thVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Vancouver Canucks forwards Henrik and Daniel Sedin say they will retire at the end of the season.The 37-year-old twins announced their plans Monday in a letter on the team's website .The Sedins are in their...

AP Sports WriterTavares and who else? Top names to watch in NHL free agencyBy LARRY LAGEThe NHL's best rarely make it to free agency.Teams tend to re-sign their top players, keeping them off the market and on their rosters. That leaves a slew of solid veterans and journeymen available...

AP Sports WriterIn another century, another pandemic ended Stanley Cup finalBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Metropolitans were 20 minutes from a second Stanley Cup title in the spring of 1919, 20 minutes from adding their names to the trophy again.Odie Cleghorn’s goal for the Montreal Canadiens early...

Hurricanes hire ex-agent Krepelka as VP of hockey operationsRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have hired former sports agent Paul Krepelka as a vice president of hockey operations.Owner Tom Dundon announced Krepelka's hiring Thursday, saying his responsibilities will include negotiating player contracts.Krepelka is a former minor league player...

AP Hockey WritersFleury among players exposed for Vegas NHL expansion draftBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOThree-time Stanley Cup champion goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, Nashville forward James Neal and Anaheim defenseman Sami Vatanen are among the high-profile players available for the Vegas Golden Knights to select in the NHL expansion draft.Now...

Bruins sign US Olympic star Ryan Donato to entry-level dealBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have signed Ryan Donato to a two-year, entry-level deal and say the U.S. Olympic star could play for them right away.Donato had 26 goals and 17 assists for 43 points in 29 games this...

AP Hockey WriterSabres reach 2-year deal with McCabe, avoiding arbitrationBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe passed up his scheduled arbitration hearing by agreeing to sign a two-year contract worth $5.7 million.The deal was reached Saturday, a day before the player's hearing. McCabe was a...

Sabres hire ex-NHLer Komisarek as player development coachBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have hired former NHL defenseman Mike Komisarek as a player development coach.Komisarek becomes the latest addition to first-time head coach Phil Housley's staff.The 35-year-old is from West Islip, New York, and played for three teams...

Bruins F Marchand suspended 5 games for elbowing JohanssonNEW YORK (AP) The NHL has suspended Boston forward Brad Marchand five games without pay Wednesday for elbowing New Jersey's Marcus Johansson in the head during the Bruins' win over the Devils the previous night.The hit occurred with 1:59 left...

Rittich earns a shutout, Flames blank Canucks 3-0CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Calgary's top line produced and goaltender David Rittich got to work on proving he's an NHL starter.Rittich made 34 saves, including 18 in the third period, as Calgary beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 Saturday night.Sean Monahan and Elias...