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NHL criticizes reduction of suspension for Predators' WatsonNEW YORK (AP) The NHL is criticizing an arbitrator's decision to reduce the suspension of Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson, who pleaded no contest in July to a domestic assault charge.Watson received a 27-game suspension from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman last...

AP Sports WriterKane scores 3 times as Blackhawks beat Wild 5-3By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) While the Chicago Blackhawks have a whole bunch of issues at the moment, they also have Patrick Kane.Kane scored three goals for his first hat trick of the season, and the Blackhawks stopped a...

Canadiens sign goalie Carey Price to 8-year extensionMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Carey Price to an eight-year contract extension.General manager Marc Bergevin announced the deal Sunday, the second day Price was eligible to be extended. Price's new contract begins in 2018-19 and runs through 2025-26.Getting...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Eichel out indefinitely with sprained right ankleBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jack Eichel is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a sprained right ankle.The Sabres issued the update Sunday afternoon, a day after Eichel was hurt in the first period of...

AP Sports WriterNieto's hat trick lifts Avalanche to 5-3 win over StarsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) A deluge of injuries got Matt Nieto back into the lineup. More games like this will certainly keep him in there.Nieto capped off his first career hat trick on an empty-netter in the...

AP Sports WriterWild return from break ready to make final push for playoffsBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild were playing at the beginning of the season like they were destined for the draft lottery, with the possibility of a high first-round pick hovering as a...

Howie Meeker, 4-time Cup winner with Maple Leafs, dies at 97TORONTO (AP) Howie Meeker, who won four Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs, served in Parliament during his playing days, and went on to become a Canadian icon as a respected and colorful television hockey analyst, has...

Chicago D Seabrook returns after being sidelined by injuryCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook is back after missing the start of training camp with an abdominal injury.The team announced Friday that Seabrook would miss about a week, but he practiced with the team on Sunday.The 33-year-old Seabrook struggled...

Jan. 22-26 - All-Star break.Feb. 21 - Stadium Series: Los Angeles vs. San Jose at Santa Clara, Calif.April 11 - Regular season ends.

LA Kings buy out contract of defenseman Matt GreeneEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings bought out the final year of defenseman Matt Greene's contract Friday, cutting ties with another portion of their Stanley Cup championship core.Greene has been with the Kings since 2008, and he provided...

Associated PressNathan MacKinnon scores in OT, Avalanche beat Panthers 5-4By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Nathan MacKinnon scored 3:30 into overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche their sixth victory in seven games this season, 5-4 over the Florida Panthers on Friday night.Playing after sustaining a leg injury Wednesday night...

Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19.McDavid, a 23-year-old forward, is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms, according to the Oilers.''He will continue to be monitored and will follow all associated health protocols,'' the team...