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Smith scores twice, Blackhawks beat Canadiens 4-1MONTREAL (AP) Zack Smith scored twice to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.Alex DeBrincat and Drake Caggiula also scored for the Blackhawks, who were coming off a 3-2 overtime win against the Senators on...

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...

AP Hockey WriterUncertainty with Kuznetsov threatens to hang over CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) They're no longer defending Stanley Cup champions, don't know if one of their best players will be eligible for opening night, are over the salary cap ceiling and face expiring contracts for two franchise...

Penguins trade 2-time Cup winner Hornqvist to PanthersPITTSBURGH (AP) Patric Hornqvist's grit helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win a pair of Stanley Cups. To keep their championship window opened, they decided it was time to move on without him.The Penguins traded the 33-year-old forward to Florida on Thursday in...

Associated PressBergeron leads Bruins over Canucks 6-3 with goal, 3 assistsBy DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) Patrice Bergeron had a goal and three assists in his season debut, moving up to seventh on Boston's career scoring list as the Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Thursday night.Anders Bjork scored...

AP Sports WriterSakic credits late Lacroix for assist in GM success with AvsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Joe Sakic learned early on the secret behind building a contending Stanley Cup team -- keep everything secret.For that particular insight, the Colorado Avalanche Hall of Fame forward turned general manager credits...

Marner, Brown score to help Leafs beat Bruins 4-1TORONTO (AP) The last time Mitch Marner remembers attending a Maple Leafs game as a fan, Mats Sundin returned to Air Canada Centre as a Vancouver Canuck.Over seven years later, Sundin was back to see his No. 13 raised to...

Associated PressFischer scores in overtime, Coyotes beat Kings 3-2By JONATHAN DALTONGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Christian Fischer broke out of scoring slump for the resurgent Arizona Coyotes.Fischer scored on a rebound 2:43 into overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.''I've...

Hurricanes to match Montreal's offer sheet for AhoRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping star forward Sebastian Aho and say they will match the $42 million offer sheet the Montreal Canadiens tendered him.General manager Don Waddell announced the move Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the Canadiens...

AP Sports WriterNHL royalty vs. the rowdy neighbors in Stanley Cup FinalBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins kept getting by even as their star players kept skating off the ice in pain. Even as the targets on their back as Stanley Cup champions kept getting bigger. Even...

AP Hockey WriterGolden Knights fire Gallant, name DeBoer new coachBy STEPHEN WHYNOGerard Gallant was abruptly fired as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday less than two years after leading them to the Stanley Cup Final in their first season of existence.Peter DeBoer takes over immediately, a month...

Penguins' Malkin out for Game 2 at CapitalsWASHINGTON (AP) Injured star Evgeni Malkin will not play for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Washington Capitals.Coach Mike Sullivan confirmed about two hours before Sunday's puck drop that Malkin would miss his third consecutive...