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AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Bettman and Daly put on a lounge show of their ownBy TIM DAHLBERGLAS VEGAS (AP) Just before the most improbable of Stanley Cup Final in the most improbable hockey city around, Gary Bettman and Bill Daly put on a little show of their own.As lounge...

Vegas states its (lower) case: no capital letters on TwitterLAS VEGAS (AP) This city means business when it comes to hockey and is stating its (lower) case - no capital letters.In a shot at the Vegas Golden Knights' opponent - the Washington Capitals - city officials are dispensing...

The Latest: Vegas beats Caps 6-4 in Game 1 of Cup FinalLAS VEGAS (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup between the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights (all times local):8:10 p.m.The Vegas Golden Knights took another step in their unlikely quest to win the...

An older, wiser Alex Ovechkin leading the way for CapitalsLAS VEGAS (AP) Last spring, after another crushing postseason loss, Capitals coach Barry Trotz flew to Russia to meet with his best player.Trotz spoke with Alex Ovechkin about his game and how it might be fine-tuned to prolong his...

The Latest: Vegas takes late 5-4 lead on Caps in Game 1LAS VEGAS (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup between the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights (all times local):7:55 p.m.The Vegas Golden Knights are showing how deep and talented they are in the...

Stanley Cup fever: Vegas ditches capital letters on TwitterLAS VEGAS (AP) Las Vegas city officials are embracing Stanley Cup fever by refusing to use capital letters on the city's official Twitter account in a playful shot at the Vegas Golden Knights' opponent: the Washington Capitals.The city posted a...

The Latest: Vegas' Marchessault leaves after hit by WilsonLAS VEGAS (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup between the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights (all times local):7:50 p.m.Jonathan Marchessault, Vegas' leading scorer in the playoffs, walked off the ice and toward the Golden...

Mass shooting survivors name baby after Vegas hockey playerLAS VEGAS (AP) A couple who survived the October shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival has named their newborn after one of the Vegas Golden Knights hockey players, saying the team brought positivity into their lives after the...

The Latest: Vegas, Capitals tied 4-4 late in Cup openerLAS VEGAS (AP) The Latest on Game 1 of the Stanley Cup between the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights (all times local):7:35 p.m.Vegas and Washington are putting on a show in the Stanley Cup Final opener.Tom Wilson put...

Mass shooting survivors name baby after Vegas hockey playerLAS VEGAS (AP) A couple who survived the October shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival has named their newborn after one of the Vegas Golden Knights hockey players, saying the team has brought some positivity into their lives...

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 WriterGeorge McPhee has fingerprints all over Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) George McPhee will only get a ring if the Vegas Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup.Maybe he should get one if the Washington Capitals win.McPhee is responsible for acquiring 13 players on the current...