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Stone scores 1st goal for Golden Knights in rout of CanucksVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Mark Stone had to wait a few weeks, but he finally scored his first goal for Vegas.And, that sparked the Golden Knights in a big way.Stone scored 1:32 into the game and Vegas used...

AP Hockey WriterEichel vows 'wheels won't fall off' Sabres as in past yearsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres captain Jack Eichel is doing everything within his power to prevent his team from falling into an all-too-familiar late-season rut.The fifth-year player is enjoying a breakout season with a career-best...

AP Hockey WriterKuznetsov game-time decision for Game 3 of Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Evgeny Kuznetsov is a game-time decision to play for the Capitals in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.Washington's leading scorer in the playoffs left...

AP Sports WriterRask's roll has Bruins a win away from Stanley Cup FinalBy AARON BEARDRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Tuukka Rask is stopping just about any puck playoff opponents can shoot his way - even the ones he doesn't see.The goaltender has been dominant in the Boston Bruins' six-game postseason...

AP Hockey WriterBig D-men like Orpik and Engelland still have value in FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Brooks Orpik went 824 days between goals before scoring the winner in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.In that span, the bruising defenseman blocked 446 shots and dished out even more...

AP Sports WriterKings bench Kovalchuk, team refuses to say for how longBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Left wing Ilya Kovalchuk was a healthy scratch for the Los Angeles Kings in their 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, and the team wouldn't say how long he...

BUFFALO, New York (AP) Washington extended its winning streak to eight games by beating Buffalo 2-0 on Monday and moved within a point of Dallas for the overall NHL lead.Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby made 31 saves to help Washington boost its lead in the Metropolitan Division to 12...

Hockey royalty pays tribute to Johnny BowerTORONTO (AP) Some of hockey's biggest names gathered at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday to pay tribute to Hall of Fame goaltender Johnny Bower.Those in attendance included NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Team Canada hero Paul Henderson, Canadiens great Yvon Cournoyer and Maple...

Associated PressZuccarello, Zibanejad lead Rangers past Panthers 5-2By SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers turned to two of their top goal-scorers to rally past the Florida Panthers.Mats Zuccarello and Mika Zibanejad each scored twice as New York snapped a two-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory...

Sabres' coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistantBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres rookie head coach Phil Housley has hired Chris Hajt to serve as one of his assistants.Hajt spent the previous three seasons as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Kings' American Hockey League affiliate, including...

Canadiens sign former NHL MVP Corey Perry to 1-year dealMONTREAL (AP) Former NHL MVP Corey Perry signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens for $750,000.The 35-year-old winger had five goals and 16 assists in 57 games with Dallas last season. He added five goals and four assists...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets come from behind to rout Florida 7-3By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Joonas Korpisalo stopped 38 shots, five Columbus players had a goal and an assist and the Blue Jackets took over in the third period to rout the Florida Panthers 7-3 on Thursday night.Markus...