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AP Hockey WriterSurging Sabres not fearing repeat of last year's collapseBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) With a new coach, an influx of talent and this being a new season, Jack Eichel doesn't buy into fears the hot-starting Buffalo Sabres are due for a familiar collapse.Ten games in, the...

AP Hockey WriterAP Source: Stars waive goalie Niemi and plan to buy him outBy JOHN WAWROWA person with direct knowledge of the decision has confirmed to The Associated Press that the Dallas Stars have placed goalie Antti Niemi on waivers with the intention to buy out the final year...

AP Hockey WriterCriticism doesn't alter Sabres GM's plan to build with youthBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jason Botterill is very much aware of the criticism he’s attracted overseeing a Buffalo Sabres team that extended its playoff drought to nine years by failing to even qualify for the NHL’s...

Penguins will be without Malkin, Hagelin in Game 1 vs. CapsCRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without center Evgeni Malkin and forward Carl Hagelin when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions open their Eastern Conference semifinal series Thursday night in Washington.Coach Mike Sullivan said Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterLA Kings honor Bryant in 1st Staples Center game since crashBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) All the Los Angeles Kings players showed up to Staples Center wearing Kobe Bryant jerseys before the arena's first sporting event since the retired Lakers superstar's death in a helicopter crash.The...

Associated PressHall lifts Coyotes over Panthers 5-2 for 4th straight winBy PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) When the Arizona Coyotes hit the road, they feel right at home.Taylor Hall scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Coyotes won their fourth straight game, 5-2 over the...

Tampa Bay 0 0 1-1Montreal 1 0 1-2First Period-1, Montreal, Smith-Pelly 1 (Mitchell, Petry), 9:01.Second Period-None.Third Period-2, Tampa Bay, Stamkos 2 (Stralman, Killorn), 9:27. 3, Montreal, Parenteau 1 (Subban), 15:53.Shots on Goal-Tampa Bay 9-6-10-25. Montreal 10-10-9-29.Goalies-Tampa Bay, Bishop. Montreal, Price. A-21,287 (21,273)....

AP Sports WriterRantanen scores OT winner, Avs beat Flames 3-2 in Game 4By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Mikko Rantanen scored on a slap shot 10:23 into overtime after tying the game with a goal late in regulation and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 win over the Calgary...

AP Sports WriterDevils say Hall, Maroon, Schneider had postseason surgeryBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils say forwards Taylor Hall and Patrick Maroon and goaltender Cory Schneider have had surgeries since the playoffs ended for them last month.The team says Hall and Maroon are expected to...

AP Hockey WriterSopel finds post-NHL purpose in sharing story about dyslexiaBy JOHN WAWROWTears streamed down Brent Sopel's face as he watched himself on screen, summoning the courage to detail the darkest moments of his lifelong struggles with dyslexia.The stinging memories of being taunted by classmates. The empty feeling of...

Associated PressBergeron, Bruins rally past Panthers to extend points streakBy GETHIN COOLBAUGHBOSTON (AP) Patrice Bergeron scored twice, including the winner with 7.2 seconds remaining as the Boston Bruins scored twice in the final minute to beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 Thursday night, pushing their points streak to 18...

AP Hockey WriterCalgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Bill Peters’ status as the Calgary Flames coach - and whatever future he might have in the sport - have been placed into question while the NHL and the team investigate allegations he...