NHL

New Jersey Devils re-sign 5 forwardsNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The Devils have re-signed Stefan Noesen and four other forwards who spent most of last season with New Jersey's top minor-league franchise in Albany, New York.General manager Ray Shero announced the signings of Noesen, Blake Coleman, Blake Pietila, Kevin Rooney...

Associated PressSmith's late power-play goal leads Predators over Sabres 2-1By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Craig Smith’s power-play goal with 6:29 remaining in the third period propelled the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.Ryan Johansen also scored for Nashville, which snapped a...

Oilers sign defenseman Darnell Nurse to 2-year contractEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers have signed Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract, ending a lengthy stalemate with one of their top defensemen.The team did not disclose financial terms.The 23-year-old Nurse led Edmonton blue liners in 2017-18 with six goals...

Associated PressCouturier lifts Flyers to 5-4 shootout win over Maple LeafsBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) Sean Couturier scored in regulation and provided the only goal in a shootout as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 Wednesday night.Radko Gudas, Travis Konecny and Ryan Hartman also scored for...

Bruins place F David Krejci on injured reserveBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have placed forward David Krejci on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.Kreici has missed the past two games since he was hurt in the first period of a 4-2 win over Anaheim on Oct. 14. He...

Associated PressIslanders play all home games at Nassau Coliseum in 2020-21By CHRISTIAN ARNOLDUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) The New York Islanders will make their Long Island return a full year early, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced ahead of Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins.The team will play all home...

Dubois, Blue Jackets beat Canadiens 4-3, sweep season seriesMONTREAL (AP) Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice and added an assist to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Sunday.Vladislav Gavrikov and Gustav Nyquist also scored as Columbus swept the season series. The Blue Jackets have picked up...

AP Sports WriterNHL's newcomers taking turn atop league at All-Star breakBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Feel free to study the NHL standings when the league takes its annual break for All-Star Game weekend.Just be ready for them to change again once the games resume.Consider the nightly rotations...

AP Sports WriterDevils say Hall, Maroon, Schneider had postseason surgeryBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils say forwards Taylor Hall and Patrick Maroon and goaltender Cory Schneider have had surgeries since the playoffs ended for them last month.The team said Tuesday that Hall and Maroon are...

AP Sports WriterGoing outside: Panthers training camp has distancing in mindBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) To try and combat the coronavirus, the Florida Panthers hope a balmy climate can work to their advantage.The Panthers are turning rooftops, balconies and other outdoor areas at the arena where it plays...

AP Sports WriterSeattle's scouts studying NHL with focus on expansion draftBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) John Goodwin had the honor of being the first and it was a bit unnerving.He was a pro scout representing a franchise without a nickname and nearly two years away from having a roster...

Oilers winger Kailer Yamamoto out with ankle injuryEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Edmonton Oilers winger Kailer Yamamoto is out with an ankle injury and listed week to week by the team.He was hurt Sunday night in a win over the Los Angeles Kings.A first-round pick by the Oilers in 2017,...