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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) The NHL eliminated its policy Tuesday that allowed teams to seek compensation when other franchises hired away a coach or executive under contract.Commissioner Gary Bettman told the Board of Governors that as of Jan. 1, the league will revert to its old policy that...

AP Hockey WriterLightning's Stamkos out for Game 4, not ruled out for seriesBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Steven Stamkos made a lasting mark on this Stanley Cup Final with an iconic goal, though that could be the last time he takes this ice in the series.Coach Jon Cooper...

NEW YORK -- Nashville defenseman Anton Volchenkov has been suspended for four games for an illegal check to the head of Calgary forward Michael Ferland. The NHL announced the punishment on Sunday. Volchenkov also loses $21,505.36 in salary, which goes to the players' emergency assistance fund. The play occurred at 19:06...

Watson's girlfriend takes blame for causing suspensionNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Austin Watson's girlfriend is taking blame for the incident that led the NHL to suspend the Nashville Predators' forward for 27 games, a punishment reduced to 18 games by an arbitrator on appeal.Jenn Guardino issued a statement Saturday saying...

Hockey royalty pays tribute to Johnny BowerTORONTO (AP) Some of hockey's biggest names gathered at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday to pay tribute to Hall of Fame goaltender Johnny Bower.Those in attendance included NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Team Canada hero Paul Henderson, Canadiens great Yvon Cournoyer and Maple...

Associated PressToffoli scores in overtime to lift Kings past Vegas 4-3By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Tyler Toffoli scored 1:40 into overtime to lift the Los Angeles Kings past the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Sunday night.It marked the second straight night the Kings won in overtime after beating...

CHICAGO (AP) Chicago's Marian Hossa threaded his shot through a screen 1:31 into overtime to give the Blackhawks a 4-3 win against New Jersey on Thursday, maintaining a four-point lead in the NHL's Central Division. The Blackhawks kept that buffer over St. Louis, which kept up its strong home form...

AP Sports WriterMcDavid, Draisaitl help unbeaten Oilers defeat Rangers 4-1By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers aren't satisfied with their strong start. They know they can improve.McDavid scored the tiebreaking goal and Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, all in the...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes rally past Capitals 5-2, force Game 7By JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night to force Game 7 in their first-round playoff...

AP Sports WriterCup final awaits either playoff-starved Blues or SharksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) One of the playoff-success challenged franchises in St. Louis and San Jose will play for the Stanley Cup this season.The two teams that have enjoyed loads of regular season success followed by annual...

AP Sports WriterFans' delight: Islanders back at Nassau Coliseum for a dayBy VIN A. CHERWOOUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Nearly 2 1/2 years after last playing at the Nassau Coliseum, the New York Islanders are back on the ice at their refurbished former home Sunday.It's just for one day -...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Goalie John Gibson has agreed to a three-year, $6.9 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks.The Ducks announced the deal Monday.The 22-year-old Gibson is considered one of the top young goalies in hockey, and he has won 16 NHL games over the past two seasons...