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AP Hockey WriterAP source: Stars place Nichushkin on waivers for buyoutBy JOHN WAWROWA person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Dallas Stars have placed former first-round draft pick Valeri Nichushkin on waivers to buy out the final year of his contract.The person spoke to...

Associated PressPoint scores 3 PP goals in 1:31, Lightning beat Penguins 4-3By DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins filled the penalty box in a hurry. Brayden Point loaded up the net with pucks at a rapid pace, too.Point scored three straight power-play goals in 1:31 - the sixth-fastest...

Scheifele scores in OT, sends Jets past Lightning 5-4WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Mark Scheifele scored at 4:18 of overtime and the Winnipeg Jets extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.Tampa Bay saw its eight-game winning streak...

Kraken to start season ticket seat selection in late AugustSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Kraken will allow fans who put down deposits on season tickets to begin selecting their seats later this month.The Kraken said Tuesday they will begin reaching out to fans beginning Aug. 24 so they can...

Maple Leafs sign deals with Cody Ceci, Alex KerfootTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed two of their newest acquisitions to contract extensions.Defenseman Cody Ceci agreed to a one-year extension for $4.5 million, while forward Alex Kerfoot was locked up for four more years with an average...

AP Hockey WritersFleury among players exposed for Vegas NHL expansion draftBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOThree-time Stanley Cup champion goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, Nashville forward James Neal and Anaheim defenseman Sami Vatanen are among the high-profile players available for the Vegas Golden Knights to select in the NHL expansion draft.Now...

April 15 - Chicago 4, Nashville 3, 2OT, Duncan Keith, 7:49.April 17 - Montreal 3, Ottawa 2, OT, Alex Galchenyuk, 3:40.April 19 - Montreal 3, Ottawa 2, OT, Dale Weise, 8:47.April 20 - Anaheim 5, Winnipeg 4, OT, Rickard Rakell, 5:12.

Red Wings re-sign Turgeon to 1-year dealDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Dominic Turgeon to a one-year contract.The team announced the move Friday. The 23-year-old Turgeon had six goals and 14 assists in 72 games last season for Grand Rapids of the AHL. He also...

Kadri, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-3TORONTO (AP) One little tweak to Toronto's lines is paying off in a big way for the Maple Leafs.Nazem Kadri had three goals and two assists, Frederik Andersen made a career-high 54 saves and surging Toronto beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3...

Red Wings claim winger de la Rose off waivers from MontrealDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have claimed winger Jacob de la Rose off waivers from Montreal.Detroit made the move Wednesday.The 23-year-old de la Rose has an opportunity to get plenty of ice time with the Red Wings...

Andersen makes 40 saves, Maple Leafs blank Panthers 1-0TORONTO (AP) Frederik Andersen could sense this was going to be a low-scoring game without many chances. He was right - and he was sharp when it counted.Andersen made 40 saves and James van Riemsdyk scored the only goal as...

AP Sports WriterSharks finalize 7-year deal with high-scoring Evander KaneBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks signed pending free agent forward Evander Kane to a seven-year contract Thursday that keeps the high-scoring winger off the open market and part of the Sharks long-term future.Kane, who...