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AP Hockey WriterMarleau leaves Sharks to sign 3-year deal with Maple LeafsBy STEPHEN WHYNOPatrick Marleau has left the San Jose Sharks to sign an $18.75 million, three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.Marleau will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2019-20 season. General manager Lou Lamoriello...

AP Hockey WriterLightning finally know when, where they open East finalBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) After winning to advance to the Eastern Conference final, the Tampa Bay Lightning went a few days not knowing when, where or who they would be playing next.Because of the unique circumstances of...

AP Hockey WriterNine-game NHL tryouts create uncertainty for young playersBy STEPHEN WHYNODylan Strome is living his NHL dream playing for the Arizona Coyotes, staying in a hotel and avoiding the harsh Pennsylvania winter he endured the past three years playing for the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters.He just doesn't...

The MINNESOTA and the COLORADO will both be gunning for a victory on 2/2/2021 at 8:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs COLORADO When: 2/2/2021 8:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 67 MINNESOTA 1.5 (-110) 5.5 -120 100 155 -175 68 COLORADO TV: 8:30 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: COLORADO , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have the MINNESOTA listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the COLORADO, while...

AP Hockey WriterPassing Fancy: How Lightning's Nikita Kucherov became a starBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe lesson Nikita Kucherov learned from childhood coach Gennady Kurdin is on display every time he laces up his skates and steps on to the ice.Kurdin taught Kucherov the very common Russian hockey philosophy that the sport...

The Ottawa Senators and the Anaheim Ducks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Honda Center. Ottawa Senators vs. Anaheim Ducks When: 4:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 11, 2016 Where: Honda Center, Anaheim, California ROT TEAM ...

Penguins sticking with rookie Murray in Game 6 vs. CapitalsPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins are sticking with rookie goaltender Matt Murray.Coach Mike Sullivan announced Monday that Murray will remain in the net for Game 6 of his team's Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Washington Capitals. Murray has...

AP Hockey WriterRed Wings star Henrik Zetterberg calls it a careerBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Henrik Zetterberg knew something wasn't right with his back last January when he stopped practicing. Despite the aches and pains, he did not miss a game all season for the Detroit Red Wings.When Zetterberg...

Associated PressKings' Jonathan Quick sustains lower-body injury in practiceBy DAN GREENSPANEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick will not start against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night because of a lower-body injury.Quick sustained the injury in practice Saturday and is day to day.Jack Campbell...

AP Sports WriterRed-hot Maple Leafs ride fast start to 4-2 win over DevilsBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for youthful Toronto could turn into a playoff appearance.Nazem Kadri sparked Toronto's four-goal first period with a power-play score, and the Maple Leafs...

The Pittsburgh Penguins made another trade to bolster their talented roster Wednesday, acquiring left wing Jussi Jokinen from the Carolina Hurricanes for a conditional draft pick. The Hurricanes will receive a sixth-round draft pick if the Penguins win the Stanley Cup this year, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun. The acquisition...

AP Hockey WriterWeary Islanders set to face rested Lightning in East finalsBy JOHN WAWROWIn an NHL playoff like no other, New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz has grown accustomed to the various unexpected challenges.There's been times he's waited until 10 p.m. to learn when the next day's practice is...