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AP Sports WriterTeenage rookies Hughes, Kakko struggling early in seasonBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko were the clear favorites all along to be the top two picks in this year's NHL draft. So far, the 18-year-olds have struggled to generate a lot of...

Associated PressPastrnak scores 34th, Bruins beat Senators 5-2By DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins won, then got the break they needed to remain in contention for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.David Pastrnak and Tommy Wingels scored 51 seconds apart in the second period and Boston beat...

AP Hockey WriterNHL investigating ex-Panthers GM for alleged racial commentsBy JOHN WAWROWThe NHL is investigating whether former Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon made racially insensitive comments during the team's two-week stay in the playoff hub city of Toronto.NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the investigation to The Associated...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' Barkov invests in his former Finnish clubBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Aleksander Barkov started his hockey life as a 4-year-old for the Tappara club in his hometown of Tampere, Finland.Two decades later, Barkov is investing in his roots.The Florida Panthers' captain has become the third-largest investor...

AP Sports WriterMarchand says left hand is 'good' heading into Cup FinalBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Bruins winger Brad Marchand says his left hand is fine heading into the Stanley Cup Final.He sat out Boston's practice Sunday after being given a ''maintenance day'' by coach Bruce Cassidy. But...

Flames sign Matthew Tkachuk to 3-year, $21 million dealCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have signed forward Matthew Tkachuk to a three-year, $21 million deal.The deal carrying an annual average value of $7 million makes him the highest-paid Flames player on the roster this season, and keeps him...

The LOS ANGELES and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/3/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LOS ANGELES vs CHICAGO When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PL OU ML 51 LOS ANGELES 0 (-110) 5.5 -105 -115 -120 100 52 CHICAGO TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, FSN West (Los Angeles), NBCSN Chicago LINE:...

AP Sports WriterQuenneville returns to Chicago with Florida PanthersBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) In some Chicago circles, certainly every one that includes a hockey rink, it's just “Q.” Only one letter is necessary for a man so revered there is a Twitter account for his mustache with more than...

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...

Associated PressByron's 2 goals lead Canadiens past Penguins 5-1By DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Montreal Canadiens used a systematic approach to frustrate and shut down the Pittsburgh Penguins' star-studded attack.Paul Byron scored two goals and added an assist, leading the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Penguins on...

BUFFALO, New York (AP) Washington extended its winning streak to eight games by beating Buffalo 2-0 on Monday and moved within a point of Dallas for the overall NHL lead.Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby made 31 saves to help Washington boost its lead in the Metropolitan Division to 12...

AP Sports WriterDucks sign G John Gibson to 8-year, $51.2 million extensionBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) John Gibson has grown up with the Anaheim Ducks, and they want the goalie guarding their net for many years to come.Gibson agreed to an eight-year, $51.2 million extension with the Ducks...