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Associated PressPastrnak's hat trick carries Bruins past Rangers 6-3By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) David Pastrnak had three goals and two assists for a career-high five points, sending the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.Coming off a 3-1 road trip but disappointed...

Aliu expects “big change?? after meeting with BettmanTORONTO (AP) Former NHL forward Akim Aliu expects ''big change'' in hockey after a meeting with top league executives Tuesday.Aliu met with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly in Toronto to discuss his allegation that former Calgary Flames...

AP Hockey WriterMarchessault-led Golden Knights top Jets 3-1 in Game 2By LARRY LAGEWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 30 shots, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-1 series-evening win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night in Game 2 of the Western...

AP Sports WriterRussian forward Ilya Kovalchuk returns to NHL with LA KingsBy GREG BEACHAMAfter five years back home in Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk is ready to resume his Stanley Cup chase with the Los Angeles Kings.The high-scoring forward agreed to a three-year, $18.75 million deal with the Kings on Saturday,...

Gurianov scores on penalty shot, Stars beat Canadiens 4-1DALLAS (AP) Given his first NHL penalty shot, Denis Gurianov was too tired to make a plan.''I didn't think about anything because it was after a long shift, so I was a bit gassed,'' Gurianov said. ''I just went there...

AP Hockey WriterNHL free agents take high-priced hit in stagnant cap eraBy JOHN WAWROWAside from defensemen Kevin Shattenkirk and Karl Alzner attracting $20-plus-million contracts, NHL free agency isn't what it used to be. Not in a stagnant salary-cap era.Though plenty of players switched teams once the signing period opened...

Associated PressMarc-Andre Fleury had winning in mind all alongBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Marc-Andre Fleury never believed the expansion Vegas Golden Knights were a team built just for the future, and that losing would be acceptable because it was the inaugural season.On Sept. 13, the three-time Stanley Cup...

Associated PressKonecny's OT goal lifts Flyers past Red Wings 6-5By AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) Travis Konecny scored his second goal of the game 1:27 into overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers bounced back from squandering a big lead to beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Saturday.Despite overcoming a...

AP Sports WriterPavelski's painful goal leads Sharks past Golden Knights 5-2By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joe Pavelski took a puck off his chin to score the opening goal and the San Jose Sharks raced past the Vegas Golden Knights with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night in Game...

AP Hockey WriterIslanders agree to terms with Eberle on $27.5M, 5-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe New York Islanders and winger Jordan Eberle have agreed to a five-year, $27.5 million contract.The contract counts $5.5 million against the salary cap through the 2023-24 season under the deal general manager Lou Lamoriello announced...

AP Sports WriterFrom A to Z: Bergeron in line to replace Chara as captainBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The pillars in the TD Garden train station last week were still sporting life-sized pictures of longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara - all 6-foot-9 of him.On the ice, the 43-year-old future...

The Winnipeg Jets are sending 19-year-old forward Mark Scheifele to the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff says he still has confidence in Scheifele. He adds that Scheifele was a top performer with his junior club and will get a chance to continue his...