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Washington 2 0 2 1-5Columbus 0 2 2 0-4First Period-1, Washington, Ward 10 (Fehr, Alzner), 9:51. 2, Washington, Chimera 3 (Latta, Orpik), 19:22.Second Period-3, Columbus, Johnson 3 (Foligno, Wisniewski), 8:48 (pp). 4, Columbus, Foligno 15 (Connauton, Johansen), 11:57 (pp).Third Period-5, Columbus,...

Holtby says he won't go with Capitals to White HouseARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby said Friday he will not join his teammates next week for a White House celebration of their Stanley Cup championship.Holtby is the second player on the Capitals' active roster to decline,...

Tanev scores in OT, Canucks beat Golden Knights 5-4VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks were fired up to snap a three-game losing streak against the Vegas Golden Knights.Chris Tanev scored at 1:30 of overtime and the Canucks beat the Golden Knights 5-4 on Thursday night.''I just passed...

NHL's 1st black player says league working to fight racismOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Willie O'Ree is hopeful that one day sports will be free of racism and bigotry, yet thinks it's still a long way off.The 84-year-old O'Ree, the first black player in the NHL, took part in the...

CHICAGO (AP) - Minnesota Wild right wing Justin Fontaine will miss Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Chicago Blackhawks because if a lower-body injury.Fontaine was hurt Friday night in Game 1. Coach Mike Yeo said Saturday that Fontaine's recovery timetable was unclear, either ''day to...

Sabres sign prospect goalie Luukkonen to 3-year contractBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have signed prospect goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a three-year, entry level contract.Luukkonen is from Finland and was Buffalo's second-round pick in last year's draft. Luukkonen entered the draft listed first among European goaltenders in the...

Morrissey signs 8-year, $50 million extension with WinnipegWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Josh Morrissey to an eight-year, $50 million contract extension.The Jets announced the move on Thursday, one day before the start of training camp.The deal, which starts in 2020-21 and carries Morrissey through...

Associated PressNamestnikov scores 2 as NHL-best Lightning stop Sharks, 5-1By RICK EYMERSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Vladislav Namestnikov had two goals, Nikita Kucherov scored his 15th of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning ended San Jose's four-game winning streak by beating the Sharks 5-1 on Wednesday night.Jake Dotchin...

AP Hockey Writer'Black Aces' in bubble have toughest job in NHL playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) When Joel Kiviranta capped a hat trick by scoring the series-clinching goal in overtime in his playoff debut in the second round, the young Finn had one real desire.''I hope I get...

Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien granted leave of absenceWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Veteran defenseman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the Winnipeg Jets and there is no timetable for his return.As expected, restricted free agent forwards Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor did not show up for the...

Anaheim Ducks F Corey Perry out 5 months after knee surgeryANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry is likely to be out for five months after undergoing surgery on his right knee.Ducks general manager Bob Murray says the 2011 NHL Most Valuable Player had surgery Wednesday.The...

NHL center Matt Stajan retires after 14 seasonsTORONTO (AP) Matt Stajan retired Tuesday after 14 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames.The 35-year-old two-way center announced his decision in a statement through the NHL players' union.He had 413 points (146 goals, 267 assists)...