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MacArthur: Patience key in recovery from fourth concussionOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Clarke MacArthur reported to the Ottawa Senators' training camp healthy and excited for the season. He never imagined his plans would be derailed in a simple scrimmage.Speaking to the media for the first time since suffering his fourth...

Panthers down another goalie, injured Driedger to miss weeksSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Florida goalie Chris Driedger will miss several weeks with what’s believed to be a groin injury, the latest health issue at that position for the Panthers.The Panthers announced the diagnosis Saturday, calling it a lower-body injury.Driedger was...

Bettman visit Calgary amid arena talkCALGARY, Alberta (AP) NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the Calgary Flames' financial situation ''continues to deteriorate'' as the team remains at the aging Scotiabank Saddledome.''This building, in its time, was a work of art. Its time is long past,'' Bettman said Friday in...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres are all but certain to select Boston University center Jack Eichel with the second overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft.''I figured you guys knew that, so I wondered why I had to come here,'' Buffalo general manager Tim Murray joked last...

The Canadian PressAP/CP survey: Players pan delay of game, goalie interferenceBy GEMMA KARSTENS-SMITHThe pace and excitement of 3-on-3 overtime isn't just a thrill for hockey fans - NHL players love it, too.An Associated Press/Canadian Press survey of NHLPA representatives from all 31 teams found that 97% of those polled...

Ontario mulls how all-Canadian division in NHL might workTORONTO (AP) Ontario's minister of sport says the provincial government is examining how a Canadian division in the NHL might work.Lisa MacLeod says discussions about the league's return-to-play plan are being studied by Ontario public health authorities, the province's chief...

Avalanche claim forward Marko Dano from Jets off waiversDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche have claimed center Marko Dano off waivers from Winnipeg.The 23-year-old played in 23 games for the Jets last season with two goals and an assist. He was a first-round pick of Columbus in 2013.Over his...

AP Sports WriterStars, Blues find way with new coaches, go into Game 3 evenBy STEPHEN HAWKINSJim Montgomery is a rookie NHL coach with a championship background.With Montgomery, their third coach in three seasons after grizzled and somewhat different veterans Ken Hitchcock and Lindy Ruff, the Dallas Stars have gained...

AP Sports WriterLucky 13: Penguins survive rocky path to playoff spotBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Erik Gudbranson didn't want to be ''that guy,'' the one who whooped it up after the Pittsburgh Penguins locked down a playoff spot for the 13th straight year with a win over the Detroit...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: NHL eyes division play only; Sharks to ArizonaBy JOHN WAWROWThe NHL is preparing for a pandemic-altered regular season limited to divisional play while trying to determine if the league's seven Canadian teams will be allowed to play in their country.Taxi squads also are coming back...

Hellebuyck stops 29 shots, Jets beat Canucks 1-0WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Connor Hellebuyck was calm in the crease again for the Winnipeg Jets.Hellebuyck made 29 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the Jets extended their home winning streak to six games with a 1-0 victory over...

Associated PressBernier, Howard share shutout in Red Wings' win over DevilsBy PAUL HARRISDETROIT (AP) Jonathan Bernier and Jimmy Howard combined for a shutout, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists and the Detroit Red Wings topped the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Friday night for their fourth...