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CHICAGO (AP) The Blackhawks have recalled forward Bryan Bickell from Rockford of the American Hockey League.The physical winger was sent down Nov. 2 after he had no points in his first seven games of the season with Chicago. The 29-year-old Bickell had seven goals and seven assists in...

Predators hang on to beat inexperienced BlackhawksNASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) Nashville's Mike Fisher redirected Roman Josi's shot late in the second period for the go-ahead power-play goal, and the Predators hung on to beat Chicago 3-2 on Friday.Fisher's goal was Nashville's third with the man advantage. P.K. Subban, Nashville's...

Columbus 0 0 1-1Tampa Bay 1 0 2-3First Period-1, Tampa Bay, Connolly 9 (Morrow, Garrison), 19:36.Second Period-None.Third Period-2, Tampa Bay, Paquette 10 (Drouin, Killorn), 10:02. 3, Tampa Bay, Filppula 10, 11:43. 4, Columbus, Johansen 19 (Savard, Murray), 16:34.Shots on Goal-Columbus 7-16-12-35. Tampa...

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks are about to collide in a Western Conference final full of star power and intriguing matchups.The Ducks just might be the deepest and most physical team in the conference, if not the NHL, but they haven't won a Stanley Cup...

TORONTO (AP) Scoring hasn't necessarily taken a nosedive in the NHL, but it's enough of a concern that general managers are debating how to generate more offense.Through Monday, an average of 5.32 goals are being scored this season, down slightly from 5.5 through Nov. 10, 2014, but down...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired veteran forward Kris Versteeg in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hurricanes sent defensemen Dennis Robertson and Jake Massie and a fifth-round pick in the 2017 draft to the Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks for Versteeg, forward Joakim Nordstrom and a third-round...

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller has a sinus infection, meaning backup Jhonas Enroth will start against the New York Rangers. Interim coach Ron Rolston provided the update after Miller missed the pre-game skate Tuesday morning. Miller is healthy enough to serve in a backup role. It's the second start in...

Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky was fined $10,000, the maximum allowed under the new NHL collective bargaining agreement, on Wednesday for boarding Los Angeles defenseman Rob Scuderi in Columbus' 4-2 loss to the Kings on Tuesday. Dubinsky will not be suspended. The incident occurred at 11:29 of the second period...

Just when it looked like Columbus might squander away key points in its playoff chase, Ryan Johansen provided a big boost to the Blue Jackets' postseason hopes. Johansen scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:37 remaining after a turnover by Joe Pavelski, and the Blue Jackets overcame a blown two-goal...

TORONTO (AP) The NHL will have concussion spotters at all games this season to help teams identify visible signs and symptoms of the injury.Under the league's concussion protocol, teams have had spotters at games in the past. But deputy commissioner Bill Daly said some have found it difficult...

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers signed left wing Jonathan Huberdeau to a two-year contract Thursday, one day before the team opens training camp.Huberdeau led the Panthers with 54 points last season. Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said the deal is ''very fair'' for both sides.Huberdeau had been...

The Anaheim Ducks signed Viktor Fasth to a two-year, $5.8 million contract extension on Wednesday, rewarding the Swedish goalie for his 8-0-0 start to his first NHL season. Fasth earned a new contract after just nine unbeaten appearances with the Pacific Division-leading Ducks, who have the NHL's second-best record at...