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AP Hockey WriterMetropolitan Division madness gets contenders playoff-readyBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe bruises on Travis Konecny's legs are marks of Metropolitan Division hockey.In the third period...

Associated PressFleury exits after 1st period but Vegas beats Canucks 4-1By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) For the second consecutive game, the Vegas Golden...

AP Hockey Writer'Monster year' could land John Carlson a monster contractBy STEPHEN WHYNOJohn Carlson can't forget that he is fighting for the NHL lead...

Carolina's Pesce, Rask to miss rest of season with injuriesRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes say defenseman Brett Pesce and forward Victor Rask...

AP Sports WriterSidney Crosby has highlight-reel goal, milestone assistBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Sidney Crosby doesn't really have an explanation for how he does...

4 billboards inside Ottawa: Fans want Senators owner outOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Disgruntled Ottawa Senators fans want owner Eugene Melnyk to know exactly how...

Larry Kwong, Asian pioneer in NHL, dies in Canada at 94By The Associated PressLarry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in...

Associated PressEkman-Larsson's two late goals lead Coyotes past FlamesBy JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Oliver Ekman-Larsson and the Arizona Coyotes aren't going to...

Luongo gets 3rd shutout, Panthers beat Canadiens 2-0MONTREAL (AP) Roberto Luongo got another shutout and helped the Florida Panthers inch closer to a...

Associated PressCarter's second goal gives Kings 4-3 OT win over WildBy BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Jeff Carter's return from ankle surgery has...

Penguins G Matt Murray close to return from concussionPITTSBURGH (AP) Penguins goaltender Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that's kept...

Laine scores twice, matches Ovechkin for NHL goal leadWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Patrik Laine promised he'll do better next time. At least until he...