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The Ottawa Senators suffered through a disappointing 2015-16 campaign mostly due to their defensive struggles, but things have changed one season later. The Senators put their much-improved defensive mindset to the test against the defending Stanley Cup champions when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh...

The BUFFALO and the NY ISLANDERS will both be gunning for a victory on 2/2/2021 at 6:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BUFFALO vs NY ISLANDERS When: 2/2/2021 6:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 53 BUFFALO 0 (-110) 5.5 115 -135 110 -130 54 NY ISLANDERS TV: 6:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: NY ISLANDERS , BUFFALO Oddsmakers currently have the BUFFALO listed as 110-moneyline favorites...

Flames sign defenseman Noah Hanifin to 6-year dealCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Noah Hanifin to a six-year, $29.7 million contract Thursday.The 21-year-old Hanifin had 10 goals and 22 assists in 79 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He joined the Flames along with forward...

AP Sports WriterWith Chara hurt, Bruins need help on D in Stanley Cup Game 5By JIMMY GOLENBEDFORD, Mass. (AP) The Boston Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Final despite a run of regular-season injuries that prevented anyone on the roster from playing all 82 games.Now comes the real test.The...

Associated PressOttawa's Sabourin taken off ice on stretcher after collisionBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Ottawa forward Scott Sabourin has been taken from the ice on a stretcher with his head immobilized after a collision with Boston forward David Backes early in the first period of Saturday night's game between...

Former NHL enforcer Colton Orr finds new role in spotlightTORONTO (AP) The hardest part for Colton Orr was pretending.After duking it out many times in an NHL career that spanned almost 500 games, Orr was trying to pretend he was fighting in front of the camera as a...

Canes reassign GM Francis to another front-office positionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is out as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes after four years but will remain with the team in another front-office position, new owner Tom Dundon said Wednesday night.Dundon says the team...

NEW YORK (AP) The NHL will play a 3-on-3 All-Star tournament instead of a traditional All-Star game.The NHL and the players union announced the format change Wednesday for the Sunday, Jan. 31 event in Nashville, Tennessee.''We are introducing a creative new format this year in Nashville not only...

AP Hockey WriterEichel spurred by new deal to transform Sabres into winnersBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jack Eichel says he has a lot to offer and even more to prove after the Buffalo Sabres center agreed to the richest contract in franchise history.Eichel says he's humbled after agreeing...

Associated PressPietrangelo scores twice as Blues top Sharks 5-2By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) On a night the St. Louis Blues didn’t bring their best game, the defending Stanley Cup champions found a way to grind out a win.Alex Pietrangelo scored twice in the third period, Jake Allen had 34...

Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19.McDavid, a 23-year-old forward, is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms, according to the Oilers.''He will continue to be monitored and will follow all associated health protocols,'' the team...

Golden Knights' Stastny out 3 games with lower-body injuryWASHINGTON (AP) Vegas Golden Knights center Paul Stastny will miss at least three games with an undisclosed lower-body injury.Coach Gerard Gallant on ruled out Stastny for games Wednesday night at the Capitals, Thursday night at the Penguins and Saturday afternoon...