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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...

Wild re-sign Fiala for 2 years, $6 millionST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have re-signed left wing Kevin Fiala to a two-year, $6 million contract.The deal with the restricted free agent was done on Wednesday, two days before the team's first practice of training camp. Fiala will...

It appears the Rick DiPietro era is coming to a close on Long Island. The New York Islanders placed the goaltender on waivers Friday, the team announced on its website. Although logic would suggest the move is the first step toward a potential buyout for DiPietro, general manager Garth Snow declined...

Police: Drowning of NHL goalie Ray Emery not suspiciousHAMILTON, Ontario (AP) Police say the drowning of former NHL goalie Ray Emery does not appear suspicious.The 35-year-old player whose career spanned more than a decade drowned in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday.Police say he jumped off a boat near the...

Knights forward Zykov suspended for 20 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Vegas Golden Knights forward Valentin Zykov was suspended Thursday for 20 games without pay for a violation of the NHL's performance-enhancing substances program, the league said.The suspension is accompanied by a referral to the league's program for Substance Abuse...

AP Sports WriterRangers head into offseason after second-round playoff lossBy VIN A. CHERWOOGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Two days after their season ended with a loss to Ottawa in the second round of the playoffs, the New York Rangers are still dealing with the defeat.''We all believe we should still...

Associated PressStaal, Dubnyk lead Wild past Arizona 2-1By PATRICK DONNELLYST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Eric Staal had already seen his former teammate rob him of a goal once. When he got another chance, he made sure it didn't happen again.Staal and Mikael Grandlund scored and Devan Dubnyk stopped 27...

AP Hockey WriterOttawa assistant GM due in court July 6, 2 weeks after draftBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee is due in court to face a harassment allegation on July 6, putting him in a position to attend next week's NHL draft.Lee...

AP Sports WriterPanarin's overtime tally powers Blue Jackets over Sabres 5-4By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Columbus coach John Tortorella had trouble explaining how his team could blow a two-goal lead in the third period Saturday night only to come back and win 31 seconds into overtime. Finally, he...

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...

Sergachev re-signs with Lightning for 3 years, $14.4 millionTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to a three-year, $14.4 million contract.General manager Julien BriseBois announced the deal Wednesday.The 22-year-old Sergachev skated in 70 games last season, scoring a career-high 10...

AP Hockey WriterMcDavid deal ushers in age of NHL's millennial millionairesBy JOHN WAWROWConnor McDavid is doing his best to not make a big deal out of his big deal.Edmonton's 20-year-old captain and reigning NHL MVP insists nothing about him has changed in the months since signing an eight-year, $100...