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Carlson scores 2 to help Capitals beat Flames 5-3CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Alex Ovechkin is starting an early-season campaign for teammate John Carlson to win this season's Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman.''Johnny for Norris. That's a hashtag right now,'' the Capitals captain said after Carlson's two goals...

AP Hockey WriterGreen Day song may be new NHL hockey anthemBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL could be on the way to its version of ''Are You Ready For Some Football?''The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC Sports' ''Wednesday Night Hockey.''...

AP Sports WriterLundqvist happy to be part of Rangers' rebuildingBy VIN A. CHERWOOHenrik Lundqvist is entering his 14th season in the NHL, having spent his entire career with the New York Rangers. And although the team is in a rebuilding mode for a future run at their first Stanley...

Senators owner excited about team's shot at playoffsOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has new priorities following a life-saving liver transplant - and renewed focus on some old ones, too.Away from the rink, he's taking up a close-to-home fight. Melnyk launched his new foundation, The Organ Project,...

CHICAGO (AP) Cam Talbot came through again to help the Edmonton Oilers keep climbing in the standings. Talbot made 38 saves, Connor McDavid scored his 20th goal and the Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday night for their third straight win. Matt Benning and Milan Lucic also scored for...

AP Sports WriterArizona Coyotes looking to build upon strong second halfBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes were one of the NHL's best teams the final two months of the 2017-18 season, playing the kind of hockey coach Rick Tocchet envisioned his first season in the desert.If...

Associated PressKings use 3 power-play goals to douse Flames 3-0By DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Anze Kopitar tied a career high with his 34th goal, Jonathan Quick made 23 saves and the Los Angeles Kings moved back into playoff position with a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on...

The Latest: Kessel scores in 2nd period; Pens take 1-0 leadPITTSBURGH (AP) The Latest on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins (all times local):---9:35 p.m.The Pittsburgh Penguins scored first, just as they did in Game 1, to move a...

AP Hockey WriterSince losing '18 final, Golden Knights look more like CapsBy STEPHEN WHYNOAlmost 18 months since the Vegas Golden Knights' improbable inaugural season ended, they look much more like the team that vanquished them in the Stanley Cup Final.If you can't beat 'em, be more like 'em.Once a...

AP Sports WriterMiller makes 46 saves as Ducks defeat Kings 3-1By JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Ryan Miller still can come up with big games when called upon.The 39-year old backup goalie for Anaheim made 46 saves to lead the Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles...

Capitals hire Arniel, Cashman as assistant coachesARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals filled out new coach Todd Reirden's staff Monday by hiring Scott Arniel and Reid Cashman as assistants.For all the continuity on their roster, the Capitals have undergone the most change behind the...

Mick McGeough, NHL referee for 21 seasons, dies at 62REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) Former NHL referee Mick McGeough has died at 62.The NHL said in a statement Saturday that McGeough died Friday night in Regina. A page set up on the Go Fund Me website to support his family...