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AP Hockey WriterNHL's older coaches debate wearing masks, taking precautionsBy STEPHEN WHYNOAfter two days behind a mask and off his skates, Rick Bowness returned to his natural habitat on the ice with air inside the rink blowing against his face.''You get out there and you miss it,'' the Dallas...

Carolina Hurricanes agree to 2-year deal with TeravainenRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and forward Teuvo Teravainen have agreed to terms for a two-year deal worth more than $5.7 million.The Hurricanes announced the deal Thursday, exactly a year after that they acquired the 22-year-old Teravainen in a trade...

Associated PressToffoli, Kings stop losing streak with 3-1 win over RangersBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Kings forward Tyler Toffoli has heard the chatter about his lackluster play in a contract season.A change of position helped get Toffoli on the scoresheet, which pushed his struggling team back into the...

Los Angeles 1 0 1 0-2Anaheim 0 0 2 1-3First Period-1, Los Angeles, Carter 25 (Kopitar, Doughty), 10:12 (pp).Second Period-None.Third Period-2, Anaheim, Maroon 8 (Getzlaf, Wisniewski), :45. 3, Anaheim, Silfverberg 12 (Cogliano, Lindholm), 7:35. 4, Los Angeles, Williams 18...

Predators sign three players to one-year, two-way dealsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed forwards Connor Brickley and Rocco Grimaldi, and defenseman Jarred Tinordi to one-year, two-way contracts.Tinordi's contract is worth $650,000 in the NHL and $325,000 in the American Hockey League. Brickley's contract is worth $650,000...

Capitals' T.J. Oshie out of playoffs with broken clavicleARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to miss the rest of the playoffs after undergoing surgery to repair a broken right clavicle.The team announced Oshie's surgery Sunday afternoon. Coach Todd Reirden had already called Oshie out...

Associated PressHorvat's goal in 3rd period lifts Canucks past Panthers 3-2By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Bo Horvat scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.Antoine Roussel and Elias Pettersson also scored for the...

The MINNESOTA and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 10/12/2017 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs CHICAGO When: 8:30 PM  ET, Thursday, October 12, 2017 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PL OU ML 7 MINNESOTA 0 (-110) 5.5 -110 -110 130 -150 8 CHICAGO TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NHL.TV, FSN North (Minnesota), NBCSN Chicago LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Wild 2 Oddsmakers currently...

New York Rangers re-sign enforcer Cody McLeodNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have re-signed enforcer Cody McLeod.General manager Jeff Gorton announced the one-year deal on Thursday.The 34-year-old McLeod was claimed by the Rangers off waivers in late January and played in 25 games. The forward started the...

AP Hockey WriterNHL rookie scoring leader, Buffalo's Olofsson, out 5-6 weeksBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward and the NHL's rookie scoring leader Victor Olofsson will miss between five and six weeks with a lower body injury.The Sabres provided the update Friday, a day after Olofsson was...

AP Sports WriterSheahan scores twice, Penguins beat Blue Jackets 5-2By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins won without goals from Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin or the other three top scorers. Instead, they created opportunities for some guys who are usually in the background.Third-line center Riley Sheahan scored...

Infant daughter of Hurricanes co-captain Staal diesRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes say the infant daughter of team co-captain Jordan Staal has died.Team spokesman Mike Sundheim said Sunday that Staal told him his daughter Hannah died Saturday.Staal missed the team's two games this weekend because of family and...