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Josh Morrissey scores in OT, Jets beat Oilers 5-4WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Defenseman Josh Morrissey scored 41 seconds into overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.Morrissey took a pass from Mark Scheifele and fired a high shot past goalie Cam...

AP Hockey WriterNHL warns Bruins' Brad Marchand to stop licking opponentsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL has told Brad Marchand to stop licking opponents or the Boston Bruins forward will face punishment.Senior vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell spoke to Marchand and Bruins general manager Don Sweeney on Saturday about...

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers returned to the top of the NHL Metropolitan Division with a 4-1 win against Ottawa on Sunday, with Derick Brassard scoring twice.The Rangers moved a point above Washington, but the Capitals have three games in hand.Another divisional leader, Los Angeles, boosted...

Associated PressSharks beat Blackhawks 4-3 in shootout for 8th straight winBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Despite squandering a late lead, the San Jose Sharks still managed to keep winning.Kevin Labanc scored the deciding goal in the fourth round of a shootout and San Jose beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3...

AP Hockey WriterNHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials.The season would start Jan. 13. Deputy Commissioner Bill...

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been battling maddening bouts of inconsistency, but are still near the top of the Metropolitan Division as they prepare to visit the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. The reigning Stanley Cup champions have endured losses by six, four and three goals over the past...

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...

Sharks F Kane suspended for 3 games for abuse of officialNEW YORK (AP) San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for the first three games of the season for abuse of an official.The punishment handed out Tuesday comes after a run-in Kane had with Vegas' Deryk...

AP Sports WriterNashville Predators fire coach Peter LavioletteBy TERESA WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville general manager David Poile thought he made the key moves to win the Stanley Cup. With the Predators struggling to keep pace in the playoff chase, he fired coach Peter Laviolette on Monday despite...

Canadiens start spending Aho offer sheet money on ChiarotMONTREAL (AP) The Canadiens began using the money they won't be paying Sebastian Aho by signing defenseman Ben Chiarot to a $10.5 million, three-year contract.Montreal had signed Aho to a $42.7 million, five-year offer sheet, but Carolina intends to match...

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will return to the lineup Monday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The league's reigning MVP hasn't played since his concussion after slamming into the end boards in a win over Florida on Feb. 22. Coach Dan Bylsma says Malkin has passed all the mandatory...

AP Sports WriterLos Angeles Kings prospect raised by 2 momsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Moments after Jaret Anderson-Dolan was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings, he hugged his mothers Fran and Nancy. They cried a few tears as Anderson-Dolan made his way to the floor of the United Center...