NHL

Neal records hat trick in 4-point game, Oilers top RangersEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) James Neal had three goals and an assist and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers built a six-goal lead and held on to beat the New York Rangers 7-5 on...

Banged-up Blues: Blais out 10 weeks, St. Louis signs BrouwerST. LOUIS (AP) The banged-up Blues have lost another forward to injury and added some reinforcement.Sammy Blais will miss at least 10 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right wrist. Blais was injured Tuesday in St. Louis' 3-1 win...

Boeser to miss Canucks' next 4 games with groin injuryBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Brock Boeser will miss at least four games for the Vancouver Canucks because of a groin injury.Canucks coach Travis Green said Saturday prior to a game in Buffalo that Boeser is week to week. Green says...

AP Hockey WriterLightning face adversity and Islanders in East final Game 6By STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Jon Cooper might have reacted differently five years ago to losing in double overtime in Tampa Bay's first chance to move on to the Stanley Cup Final, sulking with his head down...

Bobrovsky earns 7th shutout, Columbus beats Vancouver 5-0VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Pierre-Luc Dubois happily shed one of the longest scoreless slumps of his career.Dubois had a goal and an assist and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky returned from injury to stop 21 shots as the Columbus Blue Jackets improved their...

Arizona Coyotes sign Martinook to 2-year, $3.6 million dealGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed restricted free agent forward Jordan Martinook to a two-year, $3.6 million contract, avoiding arbitration.The contract, announced on Saturday, will pay Martinook $1.75 million this season and $1.85 million next year.The Coyotes also...

AP Sports WriterNHL adds meldonium to banned substances listBy STEPHEN WHYNOFollowing the lead of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the NHL has added meldonium to its list of banned substances.Deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the addition in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. It was first reported by...

AP Hockey WriterFiancee's career played role in Trouba's trade to RangersBy STEPHEN WHYNOJacob Trouba's decision against signing a long-term deal with the Winnipeg Jets was well-documented. Less so was his primary reason why.Trouba revealed that his fiancee's aspirations to become a doctor played a role in his desire to...

Associated PressFanDuel inks deals with NHL, Devils for sports bets, fantasyBy WAYNE PARRYATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) The wall that professional sports leagues in the U.S. fought so hard to maintain between themselves and legal sports betting continues to crumble.The four major pro sports leagues fought New Jersey's efforts...

Kadri, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-3TORONTO (AP) One little tweak to Toronto's lines is paying off in a big way for the Maple Leafs.Nazem Kadri had three goals and two assists, Frederik Andersen made a career-high 54 saves and surging Toronto beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3...

AP Hockey WriterLaviolette, Sullivan meet in 1st all-US coaches Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOHockey history will be made for American coaches in the Stanley Cup Final.The Cup has been handed out 89 times to the champion of the NHL since 1927. For the first time, two American coaches will face...

Dougie Hamilton breaks tie in 3rd, Flames beat Blues 2-1CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Dougie Hamilton broke a tie at 7:57 of the third period and the Calgary Flames beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night.After goalie Carter Hutton stopped an initial shot from the blue line, Ivan...