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While the Chicago Blackhawks captured the sports world's attention with their record start to the regular season, the Anaheim Ducks cruised right along behind them, waiting for their chance to seize the spotlight. When that opportunity arrived late in the third period Wednesday night, Ryan Getzlaf and Teemu Selanne absolutely...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The city of Glendale has called for a special meeting on Wednesday to determine whether to end an arena lease agreement with the Arizona Coyotes, further clouding the team's future in the desert.The meeting agenda calls for the City Council to consider whether to cancel...

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders agreed to a one-year deal with right wing Steve Bernier on Thursday.Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.The 30-year-old Bernier matched his career high with 32 points for New Jersey last season, tying for second on the team with 16 goals.The...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center have hired David Collins as the organization's executive vice president and chief financial officer.Devils and Prudential Center chief executive Scott O'Neil announced the hiring on Wednesday, saying Collins brings more than 20 years of experience across a...

Winning was the best redemption for Max Pacioretty and the Montreal Canadiens against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Pacioretty scored twice to lead the Canadiens to a 5-2 victory over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night and emphatically avenge a 6-0 home loss on Feb. 9. There was bad blood between the...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have sent forward Raffi Torres on a conditioning assignment in the minors following the completion of his 41-game suspension.The Sharks added Torres to the active roster Wednesday and immediately assigned him to the Barracuda of the AHL.Torres was suspended for...

WASHINGTON (AP) - When he was playing hockey on the pond of his family farm in Manitoba, Eric Fehr dreamed of winning a Stanley Cup.What he didn't dream about was playing outdoors in the NHL, although that eventually began to have some appeal.''When the games started coming out and...

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) General manager Dale Tallon is getting more time with his plan to turn the Florida Panthers into a winner.The Panthers announced Friday that Tallon signed a contract extension. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press it was a three-year agreement....

Ducks recall G Dustin Tokarski after Bernier injuryANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks recalled goalie Dustin Tokarski from their AHL affiliate in San Diego on Wednesday.The Ducks made the move after backup goalie Jonathan Bernier was injured in a loss at San Jose on Tuesday.Bernier has an upper-body...

AP Sports WriterPenguins halt Capitals' win streak at 9 in wild 8-7 victoryBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The goals kept coming. One after another. A dizzying three periods of shots followed by baffled goaltenders fishing pucks out of the net wondering how things got out of hand so quickly.When...

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Johnny Gaudreau completed his hat trick in overtime after Jiri Hudler leveled the game with 1.2 seconds left as the Calgary Flames beat the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Friday.Gaudreau trailed a 2-on-1 rush and took a pass from former Bruin Dougie Hamilton in the high...

LONE TREE, Colo. (AP) Authorities say former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos (SVAH'-tohs) died of a drug overdose. According to an autopsy report released Monday, the 34-year-old had several drugs in his system at the time of his death on Nov. 5, including anti-anxiety medication and painkillers. It also said...