NHL

AP Sports WriterAvalanche face Coyotes in dramatic clash of stylesBy JOHN MARSHALLThe Colorado Avalanche have one of the NHL's most dynamic offenses, led by Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon.The Arizona Coyotes play it much closer to the vest, relying on superb goaltending and counterattacking when they have the opportunity.Whichever...

AP Hockey WriterSome family joins bubble, NHL waiting on Canadian governmentBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The NHL is allowing some family members to join the Edmonton playoff bubble but is waiting on the Canadian government on the possibility of adding more.Deputy commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press...

Oilers forward Patrick Maroon suspended for 2 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Edmonton Oilers forward Patrick Maroon was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for interference against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty.Maroon was assessed a match penalty for illegal check to the head in...

Associated PressPanthers score 4 times in 3rd period to beat Coyotes 4-2By BILL WHITEHEADSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Denis Malgin snapped a tie with 3:45 left and the Florida Panthers overcame a two-goal deficit by scoring four times in the third period for a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes...

AP Sports WriterSharks use 2nd period barrage to beat Ducks 8-1 for 3-0 leadBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joonas Donskoi scored one goal and set up another to start a four-goal barrage in the second period and the San Jose Sharks raced past Anaheim for the third...

Associated PressMark Stone ready to lead in first full season with VegasBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) The first time Mark Stone ever skated onto the ice for an NHL game, he was 19 years old and his Ottawa Senators were facing the New York Rangers in the playoffs.Erik...

AP Hockey WriterCup Final is bittersweet validation for fired Hershey coachBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The text message lit up Troy Mann's phone the morning after the Capitals eliminated the Penguins with a patchwork lineup featuring five rookies. It came from Barry Trotz.''Thanks Manner for having all those rookie...

AP Sports WriterIslanders, Josh Bailey agree to 6-year, $30 million dealBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Josh Bailey agreed to a six-year, $30 million deal Friday to stay with the New York Islanders instead of testing free agency this summer.The 28-year-old forward, selected to his first All-Star appearance...

AP Hockey WriterLongtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Longtime Boston captain Zdeno Chara signed with the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, saying his former team had decided to move on from the towering defenseman who helped the Bruins climb back into the top echelon...

Associated PressArvidsson, Saros lead Predators past slumping Flyers 4-0By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Viktor Arvidsson's thumb and Juuse Saros' goalkeeping appear to be just fine for the Nashville Predators.Arvidsson scored twice, Saros made 32 saves and the Predators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 Tuesday.Craig Smith and Rocco Grimaldi...

AP Hockey WriterOilers among winners, Panthers losers at NHL trade deadlineBy STEPHEN WHYNOMired in a run of one playoff appearance in 13 seasons, the Edmonton Oilers could really use some hockey deep into April and perhaps May and June.General manager Ken Holland took a few small steps toward making...

LA Kings re-sign C Andrei Loktionov, 2012 Stanley Cup champEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have re-signed Andrei Loktionov, the Russian center who won a Stanley Cup ring with the club in 2012.The Kings confirmed the professional tryout contract Thursday.Loktionov was a fifth-round pick by the...