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NHL criticizes reduction of suspension for Predators' WatsonNEW YORK (AP) The NHL is criticizing an arbitrator's decision to reduce the suspension of Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson, who pleaded no contest in July to a domestic assault charge.Watson received a 27-game suspension from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman last...

Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup parade set for TuesdayWASHINGTON (AP) The Capitals will hold their Stanley Cup parade on Tuesday, riding down Constitution Avenue to the National Mall to celebrate the first championship in franchise history.The team announced details of the parade and rally Friday shortly before players, coaches...

Associated PressReimer makes 46 saves in shutout, Panthers blank Bruins 3-0By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) James Reimer found a great way to celebrate his 30th birthday: He tied a season high with 46 saves to lead the Florida Panthers over the Boston Bruins 3-0 on Thursday night.''If that's...

AP Hockey WriterComing home: Davidson to run Rangers, leaves Blue JacketsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJohn Davidson is going back to the New York Rangers organization he has been synonymous with for much of his hockey career.Davidson was hired as team president Friday hours after leaving his post with the Columbus Blue...

Anaheim 1 1 2-4Vancouver 0 0 0-0First Period-1, Anaheim, Beleskey 18 (Lindholm, Kesler), 13:43.Second Period-2, Anaheim, Palmieri 10 (Rakell), 7:19 (pp).Third Period-3, Anaheim, Rakell 4 (Stoner, Vatanen), 9:20. 4, Anaheim, Maroon 5, 19:28 (en).Shots on Goal-Anaheim 9-7-8-24. Vancouver 10-2-5-17.Goalies-Anaheim, Andersen. Vancouver,...

AP Hockey WriterMetropolitan teams flexing their muscles as best in NHLBy STEPHEN WHYNOJustin Williams knows from missing the playoffs twice with defending Stanley Cup champions just how difficult it is to make it to the postseason, which is why the Metropolitan Division standings have his full attention.''I see our...

NHL: Canadian teams able to start season in home arenasTORONTO (AP) The NHL believes all seven Canadian teams will be able to start the season playing in their home arenas.NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said Thursday the league believes it is clear to play in Canada during the...

Lightning's Callahan diagnosed with back diseaseTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan has been diagnosed with degenerative back disease and will be placed on long-term injury reserve.Team vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois made the announcement Thursday, saying the 34-year-old Callahan has ''degenerative disk disease...

AP Hockey WriterTrades juice up arms race in deep Metropolitan DivisionBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Metropolitan Division was already the deepest and most competitive in the NHL.Now the race to the finish is getting juiced up.Nearly every Metro contender made a move ahead of Monday's trade deadline to gear up for...

AP Hockey WriterAvalanche trade Duchene to Senators, Predators get TurrisBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Matt Duchene saga is finally over, as the Colorado Avalanche traded him to the Ottawa Senators in a pair of deals that also included Kyle Turris going to the Nashville Predators.Duchene has been involved in trade rumors...

Rakell scores 3 in 2nd period to lead Ducks past Oilers 5-1EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Rickard Rakell took over the game with one big second period for the Anaheim Ducks.Rakell scored all three of his goals in the middle period for a natural hat trick, powering the Ducks past...

Red Wings' Abdelkader fined $5,000 for spearing IslanderNEW YORK (AP) Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader has been fined $5,000 by the NHL for spearing New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield in Tuesday night's game.The league's department of player safety handed down the fine Wednesday.The incident occurred in...