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Devils goalie Cory Schneider goes on injured reserveNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have placed goaltender Cory Schneider on injured reserve with an abdominal strain.The Devils announced the injury Monday and recalled goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood from Binghamton (AHL).Schneider, who lost his starting job to Keith Kinkaid last...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes name Rick Tocchet head coachBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have named Rick Tocchet as head coach, replacing Dave Tippett, who parted ways with the franchise after last season.Tocchet spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a stint...

Kane scores tiebreaking goal, Sabres beat Avalanche 4-2DENVER (AP) Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists, Evander Kane broke a third-period tie and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Tuesday night.Benoit Pouliot and John McCabe each had a goal and an assist for Buffalo....

AP Sports WriterStan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) When Stan Mikita got back together with the Chicago Blackhawks, it was clear how much the reconciliation meant to the Hall of Fame forward.He became a team ambassador, and then got a...

AP Sports WriterKnight-Cap: Nate Schmidt knows both sides of Cup matchupBy GREG BEACHAMLAS VEGAS (AP) Nate Schmidt spent the previous four seasons playing for the Washington Capitals, and he personally experienced the heartbreak of their recent playoff disappointments. The defenseman understands why many people thought this talented, experienced...

AP Hockey WriterNHL primes pump for future talent with transfer feesBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen Rasmus Dahlin put pen to paper on his first NHL contract, the reverberations carried to Gothenburg and Lidkoping in his native Sweden.The No. 1 overall pick signing with the Buffalo Sabres earned Sweden more than $250,000...

Hoffman scores in OT, Senators edge Stars 3-2 for 3rd in rowOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) With their own playoff hopes long gone, the Ottawa Senators are taking great satisfaction in making life harder for those still fighting for a spot.Mike Hoffman scored his 22nd goal at 3:26 of overtime...

AP Hockey WriterDavidson takes reins of Rangers' rare rebuilding projectBy STEPHEN WHYNONEW YORK (AP) Behind the microphone for the last New York Rangers championship in 1994, John Davidson is now front and center to try to parade the Stanley Cup down Broadway again.Davidson recalled 1994 as one of...

AP Hockey WriterAnaheim Ducks keep Patrick Eaves with 3-year dealBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Patrick Eaves felt comfortable from the moment he stepped into the Anaheim Ducks' dressing room as a late-season rental player.The goal-scoring forward decided to stick around a whole lot longer.Eaves agreed to a three-year,...

Toronto 0 0 0-0 Washington 1 1 2-4 First Period-1, Washington, Ovechkin 40 (Backstrom, Alzner), :33. Second Period-2, Washington, Ovechkin 41 (Orpik, Carlson), 5:30. Third Period-3, Washington, Johansson 15 (Brouwer, Ovechkin), 9:14 (pp). 4, Washington, Ward 15 (Fehr), 15:07 (en). Shots on Goal-Toronto 13-8-11-32. Washington 9-11-12-32. Goalies-Toronto, Reimer. Washington, Holtby. A-18,506 (18,506). T-2:28.

AP Sports WriterAho, Ferland power Hurricanes over Blue Jackets 3-1By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) When the week began, Curtis McElhinney didn't expect to be starting an NHL game Friday night, let alone emerging as the winning goalie in a game in Columbus, where he played as a backup...

Associated PressO'Reilly scores twice, Blues beat Golden Knights 4-1By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Ryan O'Reilly scored twice to lead the St. Louis Blues over the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 on Friday night.The Blues are 4-1-0 against the Pacific Division this season and 3-0-2 against the Golden Knights since...