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Associated PressTkachuk scores late, Gaudreau in OT as Flames beat SabresBy MARK LUDWICZAKBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Matthew Tkachuk scored with 55.3 seconds left in the third period, Johnny Gaudreau followed with an overtime goal and the Calgary Flames rallied past the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Tuesday night.Gaudreau finished a...

Associated PressHockey commentator Don Cherry fired for rant over immigrantsBy ROB GILLIESTORONTO (AP) Don Cherry, Canada's most polarizing, flamboyant and opinionated hockey commentator, was fired Monday for calling immigrants ''you people'' in a television rant in which he said new immigrants are not honoring the country's fallen soldiers.Rogers...

AP Hockey WriterBlackhawks' Hossa to miss all next season with skin disorderBy STEPHEN WHYNOChicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will miss the entire upcoming NHL season because of severe side effects from medication to treat a progressive skin condition he's been dealing with for years.The team announced the medical update...

Sparks, Kapanen lead Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over KingsTORONTO (AP) Garret Sparks had a lot of thoughts before his first start of the season earlier this month. He didn't have a chance to overthink his second outing.The backup goalie made 33 saves in place of the injured...

Underwood puts off birthday present for Preds' FisherNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Fisher's birthday present will have to wait.Country music superstar Carrie Underwood said she didn't get Fisher - her husband and the Nashville Predators' captain - anything for his 37th birthday on Monday. She's hoping Fisher can celebrate...

The Arizona Coyotes and the Pittsburgh Penguins will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at PPG Paints Arena. Arizona Coyotes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, December 12, 2016 Where: PPG PAINTS Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT ...

CHICAGO (AP) - Federal authorities say they seized counterfeit NHL merchandise worth an estimated $180,000 in the days surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victory.The operation was handled by the Homeland Security Investigations unit of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It focused on catching illegal vendors near the Blackhawks'...

The Latest: Capitals beat Vegas 3-1, lead Cup Final 2-1WASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals (all times local):11:03 p.m.The Washington Capitals have beaten the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 and taken a 2-1 lead...

Oilers defenseman Adam Larsson sidelined with broken footEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenseman Adam Larsson on long-term injured reserve because of a broken foot.Larsson was hurt in the first period of Wednesday night's opening win against Vancouver. The Oilers said Thursday that surgery is not...

Preds’ Viktor Arvidsson out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injuryNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson will miss four to six weeks after hurting his lower body when cross-checked during the first period of Saturday night’s 4-2 win over St. Louis.Bortuzzo was suspended for four games without pay...

AP Hockey WriterTrading for Shattenkirk another 'all-in' move for CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan didn't feel any pressure to make a move before this week's trading deadline because of Washington's impressive collection of talent.What MacLellan did feel was a sense of urgency that the...

Associated PressToews, Lehner lead Blackhawks over Blue Jackets 3-2 in OTBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Jonathan Toews scored 46 seconds into overtime, Robin Lehner made 37 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Friday night.Toews drove to the net and knocked a rebound of...