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Wild's Zucker out 4-6 weeks after surgery on broken legST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker will miss the next four to six weeks after surgery to repair a broken right leg suffered in a recent game.The Wild announced Friday night that Zucker's operation by...

NHL plans move to small-group training as Phase 2 of returnTORONTO (AP) The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon -- with plenty of precautions.The league, which paused its season on March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, released a memo Monday saying it is...

Rangers agree to terms with defenseman Adam FoxNEW YORK (AP) The Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Fox on an entry-level contract.New York acquired Fox on Tuesday in a trade with Carolina for its second-round pick this year and a conditional third-round choice next year.Fox played...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Eric Staal in sending Johansson to WildBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres acquired veteran center Eric Staal in a trade that sent forward Marcus Johansson to the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday.The trade was the first completed by newly hired Sabres general manager...

Canadiens rally to beat Maple Leafs in shootoutTORONTO (AP) Paul Byron scored in a shootout and the Montreal Canadiens overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Saturday night.Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares all failed to beat Carey Price in the shootout.Brendan...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks take on Bruins in Winter Classic at Notre DameBy JAY COHENSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) The Winter Classic is going back to college - and it's bringing along two familiar foes.Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks. Patrice Bergeron and the Boston Bruins.Hockey at the home of...

AP Sports WriterPredators remain confident despite early postseason exitBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators are pretty confident considering their season came to its earliest end since missing the 2014 postseason when Barry Trotz was allowed to leave.The Predators insist they liked how they played despite...

AP Sports WriterPredators include no-movement clause in Josi's 8-year dealBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators finally have their captain Roman Josi signed to a long-term deal, and general manager David Poile is so confident in the defenseman's future he included a rare no movement clause...

AP Sports WriterPenguins sign goalie Murray to 3-year extensionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Matt Murray's breakout performance in last year's Stanley Cup playoffs earned the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender a hefty raise.The 22-year-old and the team agreed to a three-year extension beginning next season that will pay Murray $3.75 million...

AP Hockey WriterNHL-best Capitals 'slapped in the face' by 4 straight lossesBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Washington Capitals have four straight regulation losses for the first time in 2+ seasons. Their defense has been shredded for 17 goals during that skid, and superstar Alex Ovechkin is mired...

Hurricanes in contract extension talks with SvechnikovRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell says the team is in contract extension talks with 20-year-old winger Andrei Svechnikov.The No. 2 overall draft pick from 2018 has one year left on his entry-level deal before becoming a...

AP Sports WriterColliton looking forward to camp with new-look BlackhawksBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Jeremy Colliton has a plan, and he has time. It feels pretty good, too.Unlike last season, when he took over after the Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Joel Quenneville in November, Colliton gets a full training...