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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 what he does. He just does it.So if you're looking for clarity on how the Pittsburgh Penguins star managed to knock a pass from Jake...

Gold medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando joins NHL NetworkSECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) Olympic gold medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando will make her debut as an NHL Network studio analyst on Friday.The network announced Wednesday she will join Kevin Weekes and Tony Luftman on ''NHL Tonight.'' The three-time Olympian scored the tying goal against...

AP Sports WriterSidney Crosby has highlight-reel goal, milestone assistBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Sidney Crosby ignited a rally with a highlight-reel goal and became the third active player with 700 career assists in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.Crosby's picked up his 24th...

Gold-medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando joins NHL NetworkSECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) Olympic gold medalist Monique Lamoureux-Morando will make her debut as an NHL Network studio analyst on Friday.The network announced Wednesday she will join Kevin Weekes and Tony Luftman on NHL Tonight. The three-time Olympian scored the tying goal against Canada...

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 for points among defensemen because his Washington Capitals teammates keep razzing him about it.''The guys do a good job of pumping that up in the...

4 billboards inside Ottawa: Fans want Senators owner outOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Disgruntled Ottawa Senators fans want owner Eugene Melnyk to know exactly how they feel. Their message is hard to miss.Four billboards with the message (hash)MelnykOut went up at four spots across the city Monday thanks to a...

Larry Kwong, Asian pioneer in NHL, dies in Canada at 94By The Associated PressLarry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at 94.According to an online obituary, he died Thursday in Calgary, Alberta.Kwong played a shift with the New York Rangers...

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 the NHL playoffs this season. However, that doesn't mean they're taking it easy against contending teams.Ekman-Larsson scored twice late in the third period, including his...

Luongo gets 3rd shutout, Panthers beat Canadiens 2-0MONTREAL (AP) Roberto Luongo got another shutout and helped the Florida Panthers inch closer to a playoff spot.Luongo stopped 28 shots for his third shutout of the season and 76th of his career, leading the Panthers to a 2-0 victory over...

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 been a big boost for the playoff-hopeful Los Angeles Kings.Carter scored his second goal of the game with 33.8 seconds left on the clock in...

Luongo gets 3rd shutout, Panthers beat Canadiens 2-0MONTREAL (AP) Roberto Luongo stopped 28 shots for his third shutout of the season and 76th of his career, leading the Florida Panthers to a 2-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.Aaron Ekblad and Aleksander Barkov scored to help...

AP Hockey WriterRinne stops 35 in Predators' 4-0 win over SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Pekka Rinne stopped 35 shots for his eighth shutout of the season and the Nashville Predators set a franchise record by earning a point in their 15th consecutive game with a 4-0 win...