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AP Hockey WriterBlues' Sundqvist faces possible suspension in Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOST. LOUIS (AP) Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist is facing a potential suspension in the Stanley Cup Final after delivering a blow to the head of Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk.Sundqvist had a hearing with the NHL's department of...

Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot gets 8-year extensionOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators believe their future looks a lot brighter after signing defenseman Thomas Chabot to an eight-year, $64 million contract extension Thursday.Chabot's decision to remain in Ottawa for the next nine years - he has one season left...

Karlsson's wife: Partner of teammate harassed coupleOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The wife of Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson has filed an order of protection against the girlfriend of one of Karlsson's teammates, alleging harassment and cyberbullying.In an application for a peace bond filed May 4 in an Ottawa court,...

Predators activate goaltender Rinne from injured reserveNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have activated Vezina Trophy winning-goaltender Pekka Rinne from injured reserve.Predators officials announced the move Wednesday. The Predators also reassigned goaltender Troy Grosenick to their American Hockey League affiliate in Milwaukee.Juuse Saros has started the Predators' last...

AP Hockey Writer'No love' between Flyers and Canadiens heading into Game 6By STEPHEN WHYNOA Montreal player got ejected for a hit from behind. A Philadelphia player faces suspension for a cross check to the face.This is the classic Canadiens-Flyers series that history showed was coming. Don't expect players to...

Isles hire Kelly Buchberger as assistant coachNEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders have hired Kelly Buchberger to be an assistant under coach Doug Weight.Buchberger served as vice president of player development for the Edmonton Oilers last season, after spending the previous two as the club's manager of...

AP Sports WritersRed Wings great, NHL union pioneer Ted Lindsay dies at 93By LARRY LAGE and NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Detroit Red Wings great and Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay has died at 93.His death was confirmed Monday by son-in-law Lew LaPaugh, president of the Ted Lindsay Foundation, which...

Associated PressIsles rout Canucks 5-2By DENIS P. GORMANNEW YORK (AP) Calvin de Haan and Jordan Eberle scored goals one minute apart in the first period to spark the New York Islanders to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.Eberle now has goals in three straight...

AP Sports WriterJarry stops 28 shots, Penguins beat Blues 3-0By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Stefan Noesen called his first NHL goal in nearly nine months luck.Not really.The veteran forward spent an uncertain offseason following an uneven tenure in New Jersey looking for a job before signing a minor-league contract...

AP Sports WriterNHL reviewing whether to penalize Canucks for tamperingBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The NHL is reviewing whether to penalize the Vancouver Canucks for tampering after general manager Jim Benning expressed interest in acquiring players under contract, including Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos.NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly...

Associated PressBruins, Ryan Spooner avoid arbitration with 1-year dealBy MATT KALMANBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins and center Ryan Spooner avoided arbitration on the day of their hearing, agreeing to a one-year, $2,825,000 deal Wednesday.The 25-year-old Spooner became a restricted free agent July 1 after finishing a two-year contract...

AP Sports WriterBob the Builder: Panthers' coach putting his stamp on thingsBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Bob Boughner's favorite dinner spot used to be a sports pub in the minor-league hockey hotbed of Glens Falls, New York called Dango's, a place where the chicken wings were huge and...