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AP Sports WriterBobby Hull jersey part of history for Chicago familyBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) When Joe Serpico closes his eyes, he can go right back to that day in 1961.Serpico's big Italian family gathered for cake and coffee for his 10th birthday. On a table full of presents,...

AP Sports WriterBobby Hull jersey part of history for Chicago familyBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) When Joe Serpico closes his eyes, he can go right back to that day in 1961.Serpico's big Italian family gathered for cake and coffee for his 10th birthday. On a table full of presents,...

Associated PressMiller stops 41 shots, Ducks beat Stars 2-0By DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Ryan Miller couldn't help but crack a smile when remembering the mess the Anaheim Ducks found themselves in.After two Ducks players put the puck over the glass on back-to-back plays while already on the penalty...

Associated PressSchmaltz scores in 7th round of SO, Blackhawks edge SenatorsBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Nick Schmaltz and the Chicago Blackhawks weren't looking for anything fancy, and the direct approach eventually got them a much-needed win.Schmaltz scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout to lift...

Andersen makes 40 saves, Maple Leafs blank Panthers 1-0TORONTO (AP) Frederik Andersen could sense this was going to be a low-scoring game without many chances. He was right - and he was sharp when it counted.Andersen made 40 saves and James van Riemsdyk scored the only goal as...

Canadiens trade defenseman Jakub Jerabek to CapitalsMONTREAL (AP) The Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Jakub Jerabek to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday for a 2019 fifth-round pick.The 26-year-old Jerabek, from the Czech Republic, had a goal and three assists in 25 games this season with Montreal. He also had...

AP Sports WriterNHL change of power in the NHL in NYC area: Devils are backBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) There has been a power shift in the New York City metropolitan area in the NHL.After missing the playoffs for the past five seasons and finishing at the bottom...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Kane expects to be dealt before NHL trading deadlineBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres forward Evander Kane doesn't need a fortune teller to understand he's down to his final days in Buffalo when acknowledging he expects to be dealt before the NHL's trading deadline on...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Kane expects to be dealt before NHL trading deadlineBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane says he fully expects to be dealt before the NHL's trading deadline hits Monday.Kane says he's been preparing to be dealt all season long. The only question...

Associated PressSchmaltz scores in 7th round of SO, Blackhawks edge SenatorsBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Nick Schmaltz scored the deciding goal in the seventh round of the shootout to give Chicago a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night, just the Blackhawks' second victory in 11 games.Schmaltz...

MacKinnon scores in OT, Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Nathan MacKinnon scored Colorado's fifth power-play goal of the game 3:36 into overtime, lifting the Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.With Daniel Sedin off for hooking, Tyson Barrie passed to MacKinnon,...

Rangers to start G Georgiev at Montreal in NHL debutGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Alexandar Georgiev is set to make his NHL debut for the New York Rangers when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.The 22-year-old Russian was 12-11-2 with a 2.97 goals-against average and .908 save-percentage in...