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Associated PressBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford suffers a concussionBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford will be sidelined again with a concussion.Crawford left Sunday's 7-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks with 1:30 left in the first period after the back of his head struck the right...

AP Hockey WriterDesperate Capitals go back to Holtby for Game 3 vs. PenguinsBy STEPHEN WHYNODesperate times called for a players-only meeting in the Washington Capitals' locker room after they fell behind 2-0 in their second-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins.What was said? Matt Niskanen called it ''none of...

Blue Jackets sign Zach Werenski to 3-year extensionCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed star defenseman Zach Werenski to a three-year, $15 million contract extension.Werenski was a restricted free agent, and one of the team's priorities was signing the 22-year-old player to a multiyear deal before...

Nazem Kadri scored three times and had an assist while James Reimer made 31 saves for his second shutout of the season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 4-0. The 22-year-old from London, Ontario, scored on a one-timer against Ottawa's Ben Bishop at 4:48 of the third period...

Kopitar and Kings hand Red Wings 8th straight loss, 4-1LOS ANGELES (AP) There are goals struck so well it can be hard to see the puck until it hits the net. And then there are those like the game-winner in the Los Angeles Kings' 4-1 victory Thursday night...

EMERSON, Manitoba (AP) The case involving NHL player Mike Richards, who is charged with possession of a controlled substance, has been put off until Dec. 8.He did not appear in provincial court Thursday and was represented by his lawyer. Police in Manitoba charged Richards last month.Richards, of Kenora,...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets snap losing streak with 6-1 win over DevilsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Artemi Panarin and Oliver Bjorkstrand each had a goal and an assist, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 35 shots as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 on Saturday night...

AP Hockey WriterPressure still on Caps, but spotlight is on Fleury in Game 6By STEPHEN WHYNOThree goals in five minutes sparked sing-song chants of ''FLEU-RY! FLEU-RY!'' and might've planted enough of a seed of belief for the Washington Capitals against the Pittsburgh Penguins.All series the Capitals had struggled to...

AP Hockey WriterDumba kneels, NHL puts focus on Black Lives Matter movementBy STEPHEN WHYNOMinnesota's Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. national anthem when he did so before the opening playoff game between Edmonton and Chicago in Edmonton, Alberta.Dumba knelt at center ice Saturday...

AP Sports WriterNashville sends defenseman P.K. Subban to New JerseyBy TIM BOOTHVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The New Jersey Devils have acquired P.K. Subban from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Steven Santini, Jeremy Davies and a pair of draft picks.Just hours after taking American center Jack Hughes with...

AP Hockey WriterCoyotes sign goaltender Antti Raanta to 3-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOAntti Raanta handled injuries, a scorpion infestation and a minor car wreck in his first year as a starting NHL goaltender.Battling through all that earned him a three-year contract that makes him the Arizona Coyotes' franchise goalie for...

Fans shrug off rain to honor Stanley Cup champion BluesST. LOUIS (AP) Large crowds are gathering in downtown St. Louis despite heavy rain, awaiting a parade and rally to honor the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues.The Blues beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 Wednesday in Game 7 to...