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Associated PressTkachuk, Hamilton lead Flames over Predators, 4-3By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Matthew Tkachuk and Dougie Hamilton each had a goal and an assist in the Calgary Flames' 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.Mark Jankowski and Curtis Lazar also scored, and David Rittich made 29...

Kadri, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-3TORONTO (AP) Nazem Kadri had three goals and two assists, Frederik Andersen made a career-high 54 saves and the surging Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3 on Wednesday night.Patrick Marleau added a goal and two assists and Mitch Marner...

Canucks sign GM Jim Benning to multiyear contract extensionVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks signed GM Jim Benning to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday.Benning has served four years in the role since joining the Canucks in May 2014.''I'm grateful to the Aquilini family and to Trevor Linden...

AP Sports WriterUnder new owner, Hurricanes embrace Hartford Whaler historyBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes has a soft spot for his team's old identity - the Hartford Whalers.In the month since Tom Dundon assumed control of the Hurricanes, they've brought back the...

Associated PressGoligoski stays hot as Coyotes top Sharks, 2-1By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The NHL's worst team isn't letting a lousy record get them down.Alex Goligoski scored in his third straight game to help the Arizona Coyotes beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Tuesday night.Goligoski, who...

Associated PressGolden Knights net 4 third-period goals to beat BlackhawksBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) While the Chicago Blackhawks have struggled to play consistent hockey for a full 60 minutes, the Vegas Golden Knights counted on 20 good ones Tuesday night.Trailing 2-1 heading into the third period, Vegas scored...

Myers' OT goal lifts Jets to 4-3 win over CapitalsWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Tyler Myers could sense his Winnipeg Jets teammates struggling to fight after getting down by two goals to the Washington Capitals.Then came the pushback: Bryan Little scored to make it a one-goal game midway through the...

Associated PressGolden Knights net 4 third-period goals to beat BlackhawksBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Reilly Smith scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Tuesday night.The Golden Knights, who swept the season series 3-0, also got third-period...

AP Hockey WriterKings acquire defenseman Dion Phaneuf in trade with SenatorsBy STEPHEN WHYNODion Phaneuf is on the move again as the Los Angeles Kings hope he bolsters their blue line for a playoff run.Los Angeles acquired the veteran defenseman and forward Nate Thompson from the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday...

Associated PressForsberg's OT penalty shot leads Predators over Blues 4-3By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Working overtime is becoming commonplace in Nashville.Filip Forsberg scored on a penalty shot at 1:19 of overtime to give the Predators a wild 4-3 comeback victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night.After...

AP Hockey WriterO'Reilly has goal, assist in Sabres' 5-3 win over LightningBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The last-place Buffalo Sabres are suddenly playing havoc with the Eastern Conference's top teams - and without their top offensive threat, Jack Eichel, no less.Ryan O'Reilly scored a goal and added two...

Associated PressBergeron, Nash leads Bruins past Flames 5-2By DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins made up for a slow start with an impressive finish.Patrice Bergeron played a key role.Bergeron score two of Boston's three goals in the third period, and the Bruins pulled away from the Calgary Flames...