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The Latest: Capitals beat Vegas 3-1, lead Cup Final 2-1WASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals (all times local):11:03 p.m.The Washington Capitals have beaten the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 and taken a 2-1 lead...

Associated PressHeartache turns to triumph for St. Louis sports fansBy JIM SALTERST. LOUIS (AP) At age 100, Marge Kirchhoefer is among the oldest St. Louis Blues fans and now that they are Stanley Cup champions, she knows exactly how she will celebrate.''It's too good to be true,'' Kirchhoefer...

Devils sign Jesper Boqvist of Sweden to entry-level contractNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed Swedish forward Jesper Boqvist to a three-year, entry-level contract.General manager Ray Shero on Monday announced the signing of the 36th pick overall in the 2017 NHL draft.Boqvist spent the last two...

Coyotes coach Tocchet on leave, dealing with family illnessGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have granted head coach Rick Tocchet a leave of absence while he deals with a family illness.Coyotes general manager John Chayka made the announcement Monday. He said assistant coach John MacLean will assume the...

AP Hockey WriterFormer NHL goalie Ray Emery drowns in Hamilton, OntarioBy STEPHEN WHYNOFormer NHL goaltender Ray Emery has drowned in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. He was 35.Hamilton Police said Emery was identified as the victim of the swimming accident Sunday morning. Staff sergeant Paul Evans said police received...

AP Sports WriterSharks owner gives GM Doug Wilson vote of confidenceBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) San Jose Sharks owner Hasso Plattner gave general manager Doug Wilson a vote of confidence Thursday with his team mired in 13th place in the Western Conference.Plattner said the entire organization is...

Blackhawks F Hossa activated from injured reserveCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have activated forward Marian Hossa from injured reserve.Hossa is expected to play Thursday night against Buffalo. He is tied for the team lead with 16 goals in 34 games.The 38-year-old Hossa was hurt in the first period...

Chris Drury hired as Rangers assistant general managerNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have hired former captain Chris Drury as their assistant general manager.General manager Jeff Gorton announced the promotion on Friday.In his expanded role, Drury will assist Gorton on all player transactions and contract negotiations, and...

NHL playoffs to resume with 3 games each Saturday, SundayThe NHL's second-round playoff series will resume with three games each on Saturday and Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.In the NHL's Eastern Conference hub city of Toronto, Tampa Bay...

AP Hockey WriterGaudreau and Peters have Flames cruising toward playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNOBill Peters deadpanned that it was the first time he had heard the question.What did you learn about Johnny Gaudreau that you didn't know before you started coaching him? Midway through his first season with the Calgary Flames,...

Associated PressPerlini gets hat trick as Blackhawks cool down Coyotes 7-1By MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Brendan Perlini scored three goals against his former team for his first career hat trick, and the Chicago Blackhawks ripped the Arizona Coyotes 7-1 on Monday night for their third straight win.Patrick Kane fired...

Associated PressRust helps Penguins top Wild 2-1By DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Bryan Rust scored two goals to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Thursday night.Rust put Pittsburgh ahead to stay when he scored his ninth of the season 8:12 into the third period. Rust has...