NHL

AP Sports WriterTurris scores lone goal in shootout as Preds beat Wild 2-1By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The checklist for the Nashville Predators is getting shorter as the regular season winds down.Kyle Turris scored the only goal in the shootout to lift the Predators over the Minnesota...

AP Sports WriterAfter lunch with Eichel, Mittelstadt eager for Sabres' debutBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Upon passing a physical and signing his three-year NHL contract, Casey Mittelstadt's first order of business as a member of the Buffalo Sabres proved to be a perk on Tuesday.The 19-year-old was invited...

NHL change to goaltender interference reviews begins nowNEW YORK (AP) A change to the NHL's protocol for goaltender interference reviews is happening quicker than expected.Beginning with games on Wednesday, all coach's challenges for goaltender interference will be decided by the league's situation room in Toronto instead of on-ice...

Associated PressWilliam Karlsson arrives in a big way for Golden KnightsBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Much like his team, William Karlsson has arrived in a big way this season.The Golden Knights' young Swedish center scored his 40th goal of the season and added two assists in Monday's playoff-clinching...

Associated PressVegas clinches playoff spot with 4-1 win over AvalancheBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights chose to celebrate a monumental moment for the franchise by thinking back to how its inaugural season began - hoping the new hockey team could bring smiles to a city...

Associated PressSharks beat Blackhawks 4-3 in shootout for 8th straight winBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Despite squandering a late lead, the San Jose Sharks still managed to keep winning.Kevin Labanc scored the deciding goal in the fourth round of a shootout and San Jose beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3...

Associated PressKings use 3 power-play goals to douse Flames 3-0By DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Anze Kopitar tied a career high with his 34th goal, Jonathan Quick made 23 saves and the Los Angeles Kings moved back into playoff position with a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on...

Associated PressVegas clinches playoff spot with 4-1 win over AvalancheBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault each scored to help the expansion Vegas Golden Knights clinch a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.The Golden Knights became the first...

AP Hockey WriterMinnesota's Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Sabres' top prospect, center Casey Mittelstadt, is leaving Minnesota following his freshman season after agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with Buffalo on Monday.Mittelstadt is scheduled to join the Sabres on Tuesday, and could...

AP Sports WriterDadonov, Reimer lead Panthers past Islanders 3-0By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) James Reimer has been coming up big for the surging Panthers the last six weeks. His latest effort was his second shutout this month and it helped Florida move closer to a playoff spot.Reimer...

Wild sign Olympian Jordan Greenway for stretch runST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have signed Olympic player and top prospect Jordan Greenway for the stretch run of the playoff race.The team said Monday the left wing signed a three-year, entry-level contract and is expected to join the...

AP Hockey WriterMinnesota's Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres have reached an agreement with their top prospect, center Casey Mittelstadt, who is leaving Minnesota following his freshman season.Mittelstadt agreed to a three-year entry level contract Monday and is expected to join...