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Predators sign Harry Zolnierczyk to 1-year, 2-way contractNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed Harry Zolnierczyk to a one-year, two-way contract keeping the 30-year-old forward with the franchise.The Predators announced the deal Wednesday. Zolnierczyk will be paid based on a $650,000 contract when on the Predators' roster...

Lindholm finishes late comeback, Ducks beat Oilers 5-4 in OTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Hampus Lindholm scored 1:21 into overtime to lift the Anaheim Ducks over the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Sunday night.Adam Henrique had two goals and Josh Manson and Corey Perry also scored for the Ducks, who are...

AP Hockey WriterAmid virus outbreak, concerns about a hockey stick shortageBy STEPHEN WHYNOJack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice. He and other NHL players might want to think twice about sacrificing their...

McDonough calls time with Blackhawks 'ride of a lifetime'CHICAGO (AP) Former Chicago Blackhawks president John McDonough, in his first public comments since he was fired, called his time with the team “the ride of a lifetime.”McDonough also praised owner Rocky Wirtz and his family in a statement released...

AP Sports WriterCrosby scores in OT, Penguins beat Red Wings 2-1By NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal 1:33 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Friday night.It was Crosby's third goal in three games since returning from a 28-game...

Blackhawks D Adam Boqvist set to debutEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The sputtering Chicago Blackhawks could take a look at another one of their top prospects when they face the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.Adam Boqvist practiced alongside Duncan Keith on Friday and worked with the team's second power-play...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: NHL All-Star game to feature women's 3-on-3 eventBy JOHN WAWROWWomen's national team players representing the United States and Canada will compete in a 3-on-3 event at the NHL All-Star game in St. Louis in two weeks, a person with direct knowledge of the plan said...

The CAROLINA and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 11/8/2018 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CAROLINA HURRICANES vs CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS When: 8:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PL OU ML 63 CAROLINA 0 (-110) 6 105 -125 -115 -105 64 CHICAGO TV: 8:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , CAROLINA Oddsmakers currently have the CAROLINA listed...

AP Sports WriterMagical playoff ride ends in more disappointment for SharksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Magical comebacks, dramatic wins and the most talented roster in San Jose Sharks history weren't enough to deliver the franchise its first Stanley Cup title.A team depleted by several key injuries ended...

The Latest: Kessel scores in 2nd period; Pens take 1-0 leadPITTSBURGH (AP) The Latest on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins (all times local):---9:35 p.m.The Pittsburgh Penguins scored first, just as they did in Game 1, to move a...

LA Kings' Jeff Carter has surgery on core muscle injuryEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Carter has undergone surgery to repair a core muscle injury.The Kings announced Tuesday that Carter had surgery last week. The veteran Stanley Cup winner is expected to be fully healthy...

AP Sports WriterViva Elvis: Rookie shines for streaking Blue JacketsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Just before he heads to the tunnel after a win, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins gets a running start and leaps into the arms of captain Nick Foligno in joyful celebration.The ''jump hug''...