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AP Hockey WriterAye Captains: Crosby, McDavid provide Penguins, Oilers sparkBy JOHN WAWROWTORONTO (AP) The C's have it: Crosby and Connor, that is.It didn't take long for the two captains - Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Edmonton's Connor McDavid - to make their presence felt three days into the NHL's...

The Los Angeles Kings were finally able to raise their Stanley Cup banner Saturday. Now they must find the form that helped them win a championship. After a less than inspiring performance in the opener, the Kings will visit the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Los Angeles at Colorado When: 9:00 PM...

AP Hockey WriterCentral Recasting: Division rivals ready to challenge BluesBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL isn't a copycat league. It's a response league.After the big and gritty St. Louis Blues muscled their way to the Stanley Cup, division rivals have responded in different ways.The Nashville Predators inked top free agent center...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes captain Shane Doan calls it a careerBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan had chances to leave the desert for a better shot at winning the Stanley Cup.Every time, he resisted the urge, a loyalty that cemented his legacy as one of...

The BUFFALO and the MONTREAL will both be gunning for a victory on 11/8/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BUFFALO SABRES vs MONTREAL CANADIENS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec ROT TEAM PL OU ML 57 BUFFALO 0 (-110) 5.5 -110 -110 115 -135 58 MONTREAL TV: 7:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: MONTREAL , BUFFALO Oddsmakers currently have the BUFFALO listed...

Kane scores in overtime, Blackhawks beat Senators 4-3OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks spoiled the Ottawa Senators' home opener with a big finish.Kane scored 38 seconds into overtime to give Chicago a 4-3 victory Thursday night. Alex DeBrincat, Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook also scored,...

Bergeron among Bruins players not going on trip to ChinaCHICAGO (AP) Patrice Bergeron and a handful of other Boston Bruins players won't be going to China for a pair of preseason games later this month against the Calgary Flames.Bergeron is still not 100 percent after offseason groin surgery....

Associated PressRookie Kubalik scores twice, Blackhawks beat Ducks 4-2By MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Dominik Kubalik is enjoying his first hot streak in the NHL, and the rookie was a difference-maker for the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.Kubalik scored two goals, Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist and...

AP Sports WriterEasy as 1, 2, 3: Hat tricks on the rise this seasonBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) In keeping with hockey tradition, a tip of the cap to honor Alex Ovechkin and Patrik Laine .They've each recorded a hat trick of hat tricks this season.Easy as one, two,...

AP Sports WriterRangers top Senators 4-1, level series 2-2By SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Oscar Lindberg scored two goals and Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Thursday night to level their Eastern Conference semifinal series at two games each.Chris...

AP Hockey Writer'Long overdue': White NHL players find their voice on racismBy STEPHEN WHYNOBrian Boyle is a 35-year-old grizzled veteran of 13 National Hockey League seasons who grew up outside Boston.After seeing video of George Floyd's death, Boyle wanted to say something. The Florida Panthers forward, though, wasn't sure...

AP Hockey WriterNHL All-Star Game rules force tough omissions on rostersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The NHL All-Star Game's 3-on-3, four-team tournament format put an intriguing spin on a staid exercise when it was introduced last season.The format also essentially guaranteed a few glaring snubs when the All-Star...