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AP Sports WriterPanthers strike deal with 2018 draft pick Grigori DenisenkoBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The Florida Panthers finally have a deal with Russian forward Grigori Denisenko.The Panthers announced Tuesday that Denisenko has agreed to a three-year entry level contract - though it remains unclear when that contract will...

Edmonton Oilers edge Cologne 4-3 in OT in exhibition gameCOLOGNE, Germany (AP) Ryan Strome scored with 2:53 left in overtime as the Edmonton Oilers beat the German league's Cologne Sharks 4-3 in an exhibition game Wednesday.Strome redirected a pass from Ethan Bear for the winner. Tobias Rieder, Milan...

Stamkos voted captain as Lightning host All-Star weekendNEW YORK (AP) When the Tampa Bay Lightning host NHL All-Star Weekend, they'll have face of the franchise Steven Stamkos front and center.Stamkos was voted by fans as captain of the Atlantic Division team for the All-Star 3-on-3 tournament that'll take...

AP Sports WriterFlyers counting on new coach Vigneault to lead them to titleBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The parent company of the Philadelphia Flyers has spent the weeks leading up to the season unveiling the team's best offseason acquisitions.There are $25 tickets at a refurbished standing-room-only area at the...

Associated PressRakell's goal, assist lead Ducks over Predators 4-2By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks have just two wins in 2020, both against the Nashville Predators.Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist, John Gibson made 33 saves and the Ducks beat Nashville 4-2 Thursday night.Josh Manson,...

AP Hockey WriterNHL players stay with CBA, labor peace set to at least 2022By STEPHEN WHYNONational Hockey League players have decided not to opt out of the collective bargaining agreement, guaranteeing labor peace until at least 2022.The NHLPA announced its decision Monday just before the deadline to trigger its...

AP Hockey WriterDucks' Vermette facing lengthy ban for slashing linesmanBy GREG BEACHAMAnaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette is facing the likely prospect of a 10-game suspension from the NHL for slashing a linesman.Vermette slapped his stick against the back of linesman Shandor Alphonso's legs after losing a faceoff to Minnesota...

Former Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov retiresFormer Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov retired from professional hockey Thursday.The 41-year-old Markov played 990 regular-season games for the Canadiens between 2000 and 2017 before returning home to Russia to finish his career.Markov spent his final three years in the Kontinental Hockey League, suiting...

AP Hockey WriterWelcome to Hockeywood: NHL All-Stars converge for LA partyBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Sidney Crosby only took a few steps into the lobby of his downtown Los Angeles hotel Friday before he was besieged by a bevy of sprinting fans. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain signed what...

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) Minnesota beat Columbus 3-2 on Thursday to send the Blue Jackets to an eighth straight loss to start the new NHL season, with a change of coach doing nothing to arrest the losing spiral.Columbus' start is the worst season-opening regulation losing streak in the...

Associated PressArvidsson, Saros lead Predators past slumping Flyers 4-0By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Viktor Arvidsson's thumb and Juuse Saros' goalkeeping appear to be just fine for the Nashville Predators.Arvidsson scored twice, Saros made 32 saves and the Predators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-0 Tuesday.Craig Smith and Rocco Grimaldi...

Disorderly conduct charge against Leafs’ Matthews dismissedSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) A misdemeanor charge accusing Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews of disorderly conduct and disruptive behavior has been dismissed.Court records indicate the charge was dismissed Wednesday. The 22-year-old Matthews had been charged over the summer in connection with...