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Predators' Arvidsson fined $2,000 under NHL diving policyNEW YORK (AP) Nashville Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson has been fined $2,000 by the NHL under the league’s rules regarding diving and embellishment.NHL Rule 64 was designed to penalize players who repeatedly dive and embellish in an attempt to draw penalties....

Bruins sign US Olympic star Ryan Donato to entry-level dealBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have signed Ryan Donato to a two-year, entry-level deal and say the U.S. Olympic star could play for them right away.Donato had 26 goals and 17 assists for 43 points in 29 games this...

AP Sports WriterEkman-Larsson, Kuemper lead Coyotes past Canucks, 1-0By BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Darcy Kuemper bounced back nicely for the Arizona Coyotes.Just 2 1/2 weeks after being acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings - and one night after being worked over in a 5-2 loss...

Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins beat Maple Leafs to tie seriesTORONTO (AP) With the Maple Leafs buzzing and Scotiabank Arena rocking after Toronto tied it early in second period, the Boston Bruins needed a push from their dormant stars.David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand delivered.Pastrnak scored twice in quick succession,...

AP Hockey Writer=Pavelski ties it, Stars and Lightning to OT in Game 5By STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Joe Pavelski doesn't want to leave the bubble just yet.Pavelski scored his 13th goal of the playoffs with 6:45 left in the third period and Dallas and Tampa Bay took Game...

Penguins star Sidney Crosby out 6 weeks after core surgeryPITTSBURGH (AP) Penguins star Sidney Crosby will be out at least six weeks after what the team said was a successful core muscle injury repair Thursday.General manager Jim Rutherford says the procedure was performed by Dr. William Meyers in...

Judge: No class-action status for ex-NHLer concussion caseST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The federal judge overseeing the NHL concussion case has denied class-action status for the former players suing the league over head injuries.U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson issued her 46-page order on Friday, the first significant victory...

Blue Jackets acquire center Matt Duchene from OttawaOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Matt Duchene from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for two top prospects on Friday, adding a veteran center as they make a push for a playoff spot.The 28-year-old Duchene, one of the top...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Coyotes captain Shane Doan joins NHL hockey operationsBy STEPHEN WHYNOShane Doan is beginning his post-playing career in the NHL's hockey operations department, where the longtime Arizona Coyotes captain will get a feel for how the league office works.After playing 21 seasons for the Winnipeg Jets/Coyotes franchise, the...

AP Hockey WritersNHL 'pausing' season amid coronavirus concernsBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWThe NHL is following the NBA’s lead and suspending its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Thursday it is pausing its season, one day after the NBA suspended play after a player tested...

Blackhawks place D Connor Murphy on long-term IRCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Connor Murphy on long-term injured reserve.Murphy hurt his groin Tuesday night in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has no points in six games this season.The Blackhawks also recalled...

Blackhawks D Seabrook plays in 1,000th NHL gameCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook played in his 1,000th regular-season game Thursday night, adding another accomplishment to his impressive career.Seabrook got the start alongside fellow alternate captain and frequent defensive partner Duncan Keith against Winnipeg. He has appeared in 77...