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AP Sports WriterTalented Lightning embrace Stanley Cup expectationsBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning know there are no shortcuts to winning...

AP Sports WriterKings hope to get over 1st-round playoff hump with KovalchukBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings made one significant...

AP Sports WriterRefurbished, loaded St. Louis Blues hoping it's their yearBy JAY COHENST. LOUIS (AP) One talented Russian winger. Deep lines and pairings....

AP Sports WriterCoyotes looking to build off strong finish in 2017-18By JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The young talent of the Arizona Coyotes had...

Anaheim Ducks intend to play new style with similar rosterBy The Associated PressANAHEIM DUCKSLAST SEASON: 44-25-13, 101 points. Finished second in Pacific Division. Lost...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Brian Gionta has retired after 16 NHL seasons,...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Brian Gionta set to retire after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Forward Brian Gionta is retiring at...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Brian Gionta set to retire after 16 NHL seasonsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of...

Canadiens sign forward Paul Byron to 4-year extensionMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with forward...

AP Sports WriterFast-skating Avs center MacKinnon speeds toward successBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Mention a topic, just about any topic, and sharp-shooting Colorado Avalanche...

AP Sports WriterFast-skating Avs center MacKinnon speeds toward successBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Mention a topic, just about any topic, and sharp-shooting Colorado Avalanche...