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Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza said having back surgery for a herniated disk was the only way he was going to feel better. "It was really bad," he said. "It got to the point where there was no way I was going to be able to play, so it makes...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres are waiting to find out how long defenseman Josh Gorges will be sidelined with an undisclosed lower-body injury.Sabres coach Ted Nolan said before Tuesday night's game against the Devils in New Jersey that Gorges was being evaluated. Nolan was not certain whether...

AP Hockey WriterLate additions Sobotka, McAvoy, Kapanen make playoff impactsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen Vladimir Sobotka left the KHL to rejoin the St. Louis Blues, it came with a tinge of guilt.Despite not skating for 10 days and practicing with his new (and old) teammates just once, Sobotka jumped right into...

Brian Burke is returning to the Anaheim Ducks as a part-time pro scout. The Ducks announced Thursday that they've re-hired Burke, who was their general manager from 2005-08. Burke was abruptly fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs last month after four playoff-free years as their president and GM. Anaheim had two 100-point...

Blue Jackets sign forward Robinson for 2 more yearsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Eric Robinson to a two-year contract extension on Monday.The 24-year-old Robinson was pressed into action at the NHL level this season because of rash of injuries to regulars. He has responded...

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson has taken a leave of absence from the team as his wife battles a rare form of throat cancer. The Senators announced the news on Twitter and said Anderson isn't expected to be available for Ottawa's game Thursday against visiting Philadelphia. Nicholle Anderson...

The OTTAWA and the NASHVILLE will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. OTTAWA SENATORS vs NASHVILLE PREDATORS When: 8:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee ROT TEAM PL OU ML 57 OTTAWA (-110)     58 NASHVILLE TV: 8:00 PM LINE: PREDICTION: NASHVILLE , OTTAWA Oddsmakers currently have the OTTAWA listed as -111...

AP Sports WriterAnaheim Ducks RW Corey Perry out 5 months after knee surgeryBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) For the first time since Corey Perry broke into the NHL as a feisty 20-year-old in 2005, the Anaheim Ducks will be without their goal-scoring right wing for a significant amount...

AP Sports WriterPenguins sign goalie Murray to 3-year extensionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Matt Murray's breakout performance in last year's Stanley Cup playoffs earned the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender a hefty raise.The 22-year-old and the team agreed to a three-year extension beginning next season that will pay Murray $3.75 million...

AP Hockey WriterSabres waive Bogosian with intention of terminating contractBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres placed suspended defenseman Zach Bogosian on unconditional waivers Friday with the intention of terminating his contract.The move puts the Sabres in position to part ways with a disgruntled player who asked...

AP Hockey WriterLauren Boyle becomes Hockey Fights Cancer ambassadorBy STEPHEN WHYNOJust over a year ago, Lauren Boyle was searching the internet for information on leukemia after husband Brian's blood test showed serious irregularities.Now, she's hoping to tell the hockey world her story.Lauren Boyle will be unveiled Thursday as the...

AP Hockey WriterOttawa assistant GM due in court, to miss part of NHL draftBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee will miss at least part of next week's NHL draft because he is due in court. He is charged with harassing a hotel...