NHL

AP Sports WriterDucks spoil Karlsson's Sharks debut with 5-2 win in openerBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) John Gibson made 31 saves, Brandon Montour scored the tiebreaking goal with 11:58 to play and the Anaheim Ducks spoiled Erik Karlsson's San Jose debut with a 5-2 victory over the...

Hurricanes losing Dudley, still in talks with TV's ForslundRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell said Wednesday that executive Rick Dudley won’t return and the team is still in talks with longtime TV play-by-play announcer John Forslund on a new deal.The 71-year-old Dudley had...

The Columbus Blue Jackets attempt to extend their point streak to six games when they host the sliding Arizona Coyotes on Monday in the back end of their home-and-home series. Columbus improved to 4-0-1 with Saturday's 3-2 shootout triumph in Arizona, which also was its third consecutive victory. Arizona Coyotes...

AP Sports WriterPenguins confident but wary against dangerous FlyersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The chase began nearly a year ago, when Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan addressed hundreds of thousands of fans following a second Stanley Cup championship parade through choked downtown streets in as many summers.Rather than run...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals believe they can rebound from 'kick in the stomach'By STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) A five-minute implosion made the Capitals look like the same old team in the playoffs.They blew a two-goal lead for the fourth time in seven games to ruin an otherwise solid performance in...

AP Hockey WriterRussian winger Zaripov cleared to pursue NHL contractBy STEPHEN WHYNORussian winger Danis Zaripov has been cleared to pursue an NHL contract after being banned by the Kontinental Hockey League and International Ice Hockey Federation for doping.Zaripov says in a statement released by his agent that he looks...

AP Hockey WriterLightning captain Steven Stamkos ruled out of East finalBy JOHN WAWROWTampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper ruled out captain Steven Stamkos from playing in the Eastern Conference finals series against the New York Islanders.''He's not available. He didn't skate today. Not going to play in the series,''...

AP Hockey WriterWorld Cup, young stars, backup goalies add up to more goalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJust because Wayne Gretzky laced up his skates in an alumni game over the weekend doesn't mean the NHL is back to the 1980s.It just feels like it.Goals are coming fast and furious through the...

AP Sports WriterBruins will scrimmage to stay sharp for Stanley Cup FinalBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins think they've found a way to stay sharp for the Stanley Cup Final while waiting a total of 10 days between games.The Eastern Conference champions will hold a public intrasquad...

AP Sports WriterFlyers get goaltender Petr Mrazek from Red WingsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Petr Mrazek is going from being a backup goaltender on a losing team to a starting job for a playoff contender.The Philadelphia Flyers acquired Mrazek from the Detroit Red Wings for two conditional draft picks...

Trouba scores in OT to lift Jets over Blues 5-4WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Bryan Little tied it late in the third period and Jacob Trouba scored in overtime to help the Winnipeg Jets overcome a two-goal deficit and beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Monday night.Trouba took a...

NHL moves up All-Star skills competition, game in 2019NEW YORK (AP) The NHL is moving up its All-Star skills competition and game next season.After years of holding the skills competition on Saturday night and the All-Star Game on Sunday, the NHL is moving each event up a day...