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Associated PressArizona hands Vegas fourth straight home loss in 5-2 winBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Nick Cousins said he ''couldn't put a finger on'' why teams are playing better in Las Vegas this season.Nor does he care.Cousins scored his first game-winning goal of the season and goaltender Darcy...

AP Sports WriterDisputed call sparks Sharks comeback and leaves Vegas angryBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joe Pavelski's head slammed to the ice, blood pooling nearby after he took an awkward fall following cross-check by Cody Eakin.As Pavelski was helped to the locker room by his teammates, the...

Associated PressNiederreiter scores twice as Wild beat Panthers 5-1By BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The move by Minnesota Wild coach Bruce Boudreau to put Charlie Coyle at center between Zach Parise and Nino Niederreiter is paying off.Niederreiter scored twice, Ryan Suter had three assists and Devan Dubnyk finished...

While the Vancouver Canucks are battling for the top spot in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars are seeking one of the final playoff berths. These teams will get well acquainted with four meetings over the next five weeks, beginning with Sunday's matchup in Dallas. Who: Vacouver Canucks vs. Dallas Stars When:...

Ducks fire coach Randy Carlyle amid 7-game losing streakANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks fired coach Randy Carlyle on Sunday amid a seven-game losing streak.The Ducks announced that general manager Bob Murray would take over as interim coach for the remainder of the regular season. Anaheim will name...

The BUFFALO and the OTTAWA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/1/2018 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BUFFALO SABRES vs OTTAWA SENATORS When: 7:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 1, 2018 Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario ROT TEAM PL OU ML 7 BUFFALO 0 (-110) 6 -110 -110 -120 100 8 OTTAWA TV: 7:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: OTTAWA , BUFFALO Oddsmakers currently have the BUFFALO...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is relieved for his family and friends now that a prosecutor has closed a rape investigation against him.Kane sidestepped questions about his own feelings Friday in his first comments after learning he won't be criminally charged following a three-month investigation...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shea Theodore put Anaheim ahead late in the third period with his first NHL goal, Frederik Andersen made 24 saves and the Ducks beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Wednesday night.Andrew Cogliano, Carl Hagelin and Jacob Silfverberg also scored. This was Andersen's first start since...

AP Sports WriterOvechkin scores a pair as Capitals edge Kings 3-2By JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Monday night.It was the 10th multi-goal game this season for Ovechkin, who leads the NHL with...

AP Hockey WriterDevils' Boyle diagnosed with cancer, expects to keep playingBy STEPHEN WHYNONew Jersey Devils forward Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of bone-marrow cancer that the team's doctor said can largely be treated with medication.Boyle has been away from the team during training...

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson suspended 2 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for boarding Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov.Johnson was assessed a minor penalty for slashing and a major penalty and game misconduct...

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