NHL

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...

AP Hockey WriterMore minorities in officiating, coaching is NHL's next stepBy STEPHEN WHYNOShandor Alphonso never envisioned his hockey career taking him to officiating. He didn't have to look far to see it was possible.As a young, black player, all Alphonso had to do was watch ''Hockey Night in Canada''...

Trocheck scores 3 times in 3rd as Panthers beat Oilers 7-5EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Vincent Trocheck had three goals in the third period, Evgenii Dadonov scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-5 on Monday night.Aaron Ekblad and Denis Malgin also scored for the Panthers, who...

Nylander scores twice as Maple Leafs beat Lightning 4-3TORONTO (AP) William Nylander had two goals and an assist, helping the streaking Toronto Maple Leafs top the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Monday night.Auston Matthews had three assists for the Leafs (34-19-5), who extended their home win streak to...

AP Hockey WriterAP source: Ducks place forward Rasmussen on waiversBy JOHN WAWROWA person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press the Anaheim Ducks are preparing to part ways with forward Dennis Rasmussen by placing him on waivers.The Ducks will have the option of either terminating the remainder of...

Devils goaltender Schneider out another week with injuryNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have placed top goaltender Cory Schneider on injured reserve with groin and hip injuries.The team announced the move Monday, saying Schneider is expected to start skating next week.Schneider hasn't played since being hurt on...

Associated PressSharks rally for 3-2 shootout win over DucksBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks were down late against the Anaheim Ducks, but their confidence never wavered.To hear Logan Couture tell it, the Sharks were too naive to be afraid against the five-time defending Pacific Division...

Associated PressCouturier has goal, 2 assists as Flyers beat Vegas, 4-1By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) One week after the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl, chants of ''Fly, Eagles, Fly'' could be heard roughly 2,500 miles away from the City of Brotherly Love.A loud and exuberant contingent of...

Associated PressPenguins center Sidney Crosby reaches 400-goal milestoneBy STEVE OVERBEYST. LOUIS (AP) Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby scored his 400th career goal early in the second period against St. Louis.Crosby muscled a shot past goalie Jake Allen from the left side of the net at 3:31. The goal came...

AP Sports WriterMcQuaid's first goal gives Bruins win over DevilsBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Even when they don't play their best, the Boston Bruins are still getting it done on the road.Adam McQuaid got his first goal of the season with 8:05 to play, and the Bruins extended...

Associated PressRyan scores his first 2 in NHL, Sharks beat Oilers 6-4By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Rookie Joakim Ryan scored his first two NHL goals, including the tiebreaker with 2:27 left, and the San Jose Sharks rallied after giving up a three-goal lead to beat the Edmonton...

AP Hockey WriterAvalanche hang on in 5-4 win over SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Tyson Jost and Gabriel Bourque converted rebounds less than four minutes apart in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche avoided a late collapse by hanging on for a 5-4 win over the Buffalo...