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AP Hockey WriterTanks for nothing: Some NHL teams can't win for losingBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jack Eichel has difficulty accepting the sorry state of the Buffalo Sabres, who haven't had a sniff at the playoffs in the three years since his celebrated arrival.''When I got drafted, if...

WASHINGTON (AP) Pittsburgh ended Washington's five-game winning streak by scoring twice in the third period to win 3-1 at the Capitals on Wednesday.Phil Kessel netted the go-ahead goal off Evgeni Malkin's pass less than 2 minutes after Beau Bennett had scored the tying goal for the Penguins.In the...

AP Sports WriterGM Murray believes it's time Anaheim Ducks 'start to climb'By GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks spent nearly two decades in regular playoff contention, so it's only natural for even such a successful franchise to hit tough times eventually.But after two consecutive seasons out of...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - T.J. Oshie believes information overload preparing for the playoffs could be the reason for the St. Louis Blues' late-season skid.''There's so much we're trying to pack in here,'' Oshie said after a lackluster 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. ''I'm not sure...

Panthers routs Oilers to extend points streak to 8 gamesEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Brian Boyle and Jayce Hawryluk each had a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers scored three goals in just over two minutes to open the second period in a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Christian Thomas to the Arizona Coyotes for forward Lucas Lessio.The 23-year-old Thomas had two assists in five games with Montreal this season. He also had seven goals and seven assists in 18 games with St. John's of the AHL.Thomas...

Donskoi's winner in OT gives Sharks 3-2 winSAN JOSE, California (AP) Finland's Joonas Donskoi saved the series for San Jose by scoring in overtime to give the Sharks a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday, cutting the Penguins' lead in the Stanley Cup Final series to 2-1.Into the...

Kings center Anze Kopitar sidelined by illnessLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles center Anze Kopitar sat out the Kings' game Thursday night against the New York Islanders because of illness.Kopitar has two goals in the Kings' first six games and is tied for the team lead with Ilya Kovalchuk...

Associated PressVoracek scores in OT, Flyers beat Blues 4-3By JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) The Philadelphia Flyers have shown the ability to play up to their competition.Jakub Voracek scored in overtime and the Flyers beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Wednesday night.The win capped a four-game stretch in...

Anderson, Senators beat Canadiens 3-0 in NHL 100 ClassicOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Senators needed a big effort from their top players Saturday night, and they got it.Craig Anderson stopped 28 shots for his 40th career shutout, leading Ottawa to a 3-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in the...

The Montreal Canadiens and the Anaheim Ducks already have their first chance to finish up the first round.These two clubs on opposite ends of the continent walked similar paths to get their respective 3-0 series advantages heading into Wednesday's games.Both Montreal and Anaheim were regular-season powers that finished atop...

Penguins star Crosby returns to practice after concussionPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is back at practice, four days after sustaining a concussion.The two-time NHL MVP skated alongside his teammates on Friday morning. He suffered the concussion in Game 3 of Pittsburgh's playoff series against Washington.Crosby was...