NHL

Sabres hire Matt Ellis as player development directorBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Former Buffalo Sabres forward Matt Ellis was hired on Tuesday to become the team's director of player development under new general manager Kevyn Adams.Though it's a first-time NHL job for the former nine-year player, Ellis spent the past...

AP Hockey WriterDucks send slumping Capitals to 4th straight loss, 5-2By GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, California (AP) Corey Perry had two goals and an assist and Ryan Getzlaf added a goal and two assists as the Anaheim Ducks sent the NHL-leading Washington Capitals to their fourth consecutive loss, 5-2 on...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes win 4th straight, 4-3 in shootout over PanthersBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Coyotes blew a third-period lead, tied the game with a short-handed goal and then hit the post three times on one power play late in regulation.They watched Roberto Luongo make one spectacular...

The New York Rangers insist they are focused much more on their drive toward the playoffs than ending the New Jersey Devils' postseason hopes. With a thorough 4-1 victory Sunday, the Broadway Blueshirts took care of both. Ryan Callahan scored a goal in the opening minute and another in the third...

Penguins: White House visit not about politicsPITTSBURGH (AP) Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins view their trip to the White House on Tuesday as the final moment of celebration for a championship season, not some sort of statement about where they stand on President Donald...

Associated PressHaula's goal in 2nd OT gives Vegas 2-1 win over KingsBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) What happens in Vegas, continues to happen in Vegas.The NHL's Golden Knights are the toast of the town.Erik Haula's goal in double overtime gave Vegas a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles...

AP Hockey WriterJets' Laine evolves from sublime scorer to all-around playerBy STEPHEN WHYNOPatrik Laine tossed sports drinks to his teammates in the locker room and received plenty of barbs in return.Laine led the Winnipeg Jets with 44 goals last season, but on this day in practice he was on...

Predators assign Watson to AHL on long-term injury loanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have put forward Austin Watson on a long-term injury loan to their American Hockey League affiliate, a week after he earned reinstatement from the NHL.The Predators announced Monday they have assigned both Watson and...

AP Sports WriterNHL adds meldonium to banned substances listBy STEPHEN WHYNOFollowing the lead of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the NHL has added meldonium to its list of banned substances.Deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the addition in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. It was first reported by...

Jarry makes 34 saves for 1st shutout, Pens beat Sabres 4-0BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Tristan Jarry made 34 saves for his first career shutout, Sidney Crosby extended his point streak to five games and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 Friday night for their third straight victory.Crosby...

AP Sports WriterHellebuyck's 51 saves lead Jets past Sharks 3-2By JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The slumping San Jose Sharks outplayed the Winnipeg Jets everywhere but in goal.Connor Hellebuyck made 51 saves to hold off a furious San Jose attack and Nikolaj Ehlers scored the tiebreaking goal with...

AP Sports WriterPanthers beat Bruins 4-1, snap Boston's 12-game home streakBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Troy Brouwer scored a short-handed goal and Roberto Luongo stopped 30 shots to help the Florida Panthers beat Boston 4-1 on Saturday and hand the Bruins their first loss at home since January.Noel Acciari...