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The VANCOUVER and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 11/8/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. VANCOUVER CANUCKS vs BOSTON BRUINS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PL OU ML 53 VANCOUVER 0 (-110) 5.5 105 -125 205 -245 54 BOSTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: BOSTON , VANCOUVER Oddsmakers currently have the VANCOUVER listed...

AP Hockey WriterLightning captain Steven Stamkos ruled out of East finalBy JOHN WAWROWTampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper ruled out captain Steven Stamkos from playing in the Eastern Conference finals series against the New York Islanders.''He's not available. He didn't skate today. Not going to play in the series,''...

AP Hockey WriterToronto Maple Leafs trade Patrick Marleau to HurricanesBy JOHN WAWROWVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have freed up valuable salary-cap space by trading veteran forward Patrick Marleau to the Carolina Hurricanes.The Hurricanes acquired a conditional first-round pick and a seventh-round selection in next year's...

Sabres C Eichel day to day with upper body injuryBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel has been listed as day to day with an upper body injury.Eichel practiced with the Sabres on Friday, and his status is uncertain for Saturday's game against the visiting Los Angeles...

Blackhawks place D Connor Murphy on long-term IRCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Connor Murphy on long-term injured reserve.Murphy hurt his groin Tuesday night in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has no points in six games this season.The Blackhawks also recalled...

Ontario mulls how all-Canadian division in NHL might workTORONTO (AP) Ontario's minister of sport says the provincial government is examining how a Canadian division in the NHL might work.Lisa MacLeod says discussions about the league's return-to-play plan are being studied by Ontario public health authorities, the province's chief...

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...

AP Hockey WriterAP Sources: Bettman, Fehr, Bach to meet on NHL and OlympicsBy LARRY LAGETwo people familiar with the gathering say key decision-makers are meeting Friday regarding the NHL's participation in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.A person, who spoke Thursday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity...

Penguins sign All-Star goalie Jarry to 3-year contractPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins are putting their faith and their money in goalie Tristan Jarry.The Penguins awarded the first-time All-Star a three-year contract on Saturday. The deal, which carries an average annual value of $3.5 million, likely means Pittsburgh is...

DETROIT (AP) Brian Campbell scored at 1:20 of overtime, lifting the Florida Panthers a 2-1 victory over the Red Wings on Sunday for their fifth straight win in Detroit.Campbell helped set up Reilly Smith's tying goal at 14:38 of the third period as the Panthers earned at least...

AP Sports WriterVegas Golden Knights rout Coyotes 5-2 in inspired home debutBy GREG BEACHAMLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights' National Hockey League debut on the Strip was a poignant smash.James Neal scored twice during a thrilling four-goal first period, and the Golden Knights remained unbeaten three games...

Underperforming Maple Leafs fire coach Mike BabcockTORONTO (AP) The underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs fired coach Mike Babcock on Wednesday and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe.Babcock had a record of 9-10-4 this season for the struggling Leafs, who are 0-5-1 in their last six games, including five straight losses...