NHL

Associated PressDucks beat Capitals 4-0 to move up to second in PacificBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle doesn't know what's behind the confluence of streaks bolstering the Ducks' playoff chances. Right now, he's just trying to make it last.John Gibson made 36 saves for his...

Associated PressToews scores 9 seconds into OT, Blackhawks edge Avs 2-1By MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews executed their plan - and didn't waste any time in overtime.Toews scored nine seconds into the extra period and had an assist in regulation to lead Chicago past...

AP Sports WriterPreds beat Stars 2-0 for franchise-record 9th straight winBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators talk about everything and shy away from nothing.Right now, they have an awful lot to discuss.Pekka Rinne stopped 26 shots, Ryan Hartman scored at 5:33 of the third period...

AP Hockey WriterFlames snap 4-game skid with 5-1 win over SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sam Bennett and Mark Jankowski scored three minutes apart in the first period and the Calgary Flames snapped a four-game skid with a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.Calgary improved...

Canes reassign GM Francis to another front-office positionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is out as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes after four years but will remain with the team in another front-office position, new owner Tom Dundon said Wednesday night.Dundon says the team...

Bruins' Backes suspended 3 games for hit on NielsenNEW YORK (AP) Boston Bruins forward David Backes has been suspended for three games for a shoulder to the head of Detroit's Frans Nielsen.The decision was announced by the league Wednesday, a day after Backes knocked Nielsen from Boston's 6-5...

Canes reassign GM Francis to another front-office positionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is out as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes after four years but will remain with the team in another front-office position, new owner Tom Dundon said Wednesday night.Dundon says the team...

NHLPA Player Poll shows respect, admiration for CrosbyTORONTO (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is the most admired and appreciated player in the NHL, judging from the 2017-18 NHLPA Player Poll.A survey of more than 500 players resulted in Crosby being voted the most difficult to play against,...

Canes reassign GM Francis to another front-office positionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is out as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes after four years but will remain with the team in another front-office position.New owner Tom Dundon said Wednesday night that the team will...

Associated PressPoint scores in OT, Lightning beat Panthers 5-4By ERIK ERLENDSSONTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Overtime has become Brayden Point's time to shine.The Tampa Bay center scored his fourth overtime goal of the season on Tuesday to give the league-leading Lightning a 5-4 victory over in-state rival Florida.Point also has...

Associated PressHall extends scoring-streak to 19, Devils beat Canadiens 6-4By MIKE FARRELLNEWARK, N.J. (AP) There's no stopping Taylor Hall, unquestionably the New Jersey Devils' most valuable player in their quest to end a five-year playoff drought.Hall extended his point-scoring streak to 19 games, Travis Zajac scored two power-play...

AP Sports WriterMarchand (3g, 2a) helps Bruins beat Red Wings 6-5 in OTBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Brad Marchand has become Mr. Overtime for the Bruins.Not just this season, but in franchise history.The pesky forward completed his hat trick 34 seconds into overtime on Tuesday night to help Boston,...