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AP Sports WriterAvalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to 4-year dealBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Over a month's span, defenseman Devon Toews recorded a hat trick of memorable moments: making the Eastern Conference finals with the New York Islanders, getting married and being dealt to the Colorado Avalanche.Now, add in...

James Neal off to hot start with Edmonton OilersEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) James Neal didn't feel like himself last season and knew he had to do something about it.The new Edmonton Oilers forward dialed up his offseason training so he'd be ready for a fresh start after a disappointing...

The Montreal Canadiens and the Minnesota Wild will both be gunning for a victory on 1/12/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 12, 2017 Where: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota ...

Last-place Senators beat Maple Leafs 4-2OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) With the playoffs just over a week away, the Toronto Maple Leafs know they're running out of time to clean up their game.The Maple Leafs missed a chance to clinch a playoff spot Saturday night, falling 4-2 to the last-place...

Winnipeg 0 1 0-1Anaheim 0 0 2-2First Period-None.Second Period-1, Winnipeg, Pardy 1 (Perreault, Lowry), 15:43.Third Period-2, Anaheim, Maroon 1 (Fowler, Getzlaf), 10:43 (pp). 3, Anaheim, Silfverberg 1 (Kesler, Despres), 19:39.Shots on Goal-Winnipeg 9-12-8-29. Anaheim 17-5-17-39.Goalies-Winnipeg, Pavelec. Anaheim, Andersen. A-17,415 (17,174). T-2:40.

LA Kings' Adrian Kempe gets 3-year, $6 million contractEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Forward Adrian Kempe has agreed to a three-year, $6 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings.The Kings announced the deal Wednesday with Kempe, a restricted free agent who turns 23 next week.Kempe had 12...

Associated PressThornton scores as Sharks top Blue Jackets 3-1By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joe Thornton is being asked to take on a bigger role these days.And at 40, Jumbo Joe has responded.Thornton scored and moved into a tie for 11th place on the NHL's career list for games...

Russia got two late goals to beat the United States 5-3 in a hard-fought game, while Canada scored four unanswered goals en route to a 7-1 rout of Norway on Tuesday at the ice hockey world championships. The Americans gave the defending champions their toughest test yet at this year's...

The Latest: NHL moving forward with Seattle expansion bidNEW YORK (AP) The Latest on the Seattle NHL expansion presentation (all times local):5 p.m.NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the Board of Governors' executive committee has recommended moving forward with plans to add a team in Seattle. The final vote...

AP Sports Writer'Saucer-eyed': Caps, others count on rookies in NHL playoffsBy HOWARD FENDRICHARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have never used more rookies during a single postseason than the half-dozen who helped Alex Ovechkin and Co. reach the Eastern Conference final.They're contributing in various ways, including with secondary...

Associated PressBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford suffers a concussionBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford will be sidelined again with a concussion.Crawford left Sunday's 7-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks with 1:30 left in the first period after the back of his head struck the right...

Associated PressPerlini, Keller power Coyotes to third straight winBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Brendan Perlini scored twice in a 19-second span in the second period, and the Arizona Coyotes stayed hot with their third victory in a row and fourth in five games, 5-2 over the Montreal...