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Rangers waive defenseman Brendan Smith on 29th birthdayNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have waived defenseman Brendan Smith, less than eight months after re-signing him to a four-year, $17 million contract.The move Thursday came on Smith's 29th birthday. He has one goal and seven assists in 44...

Carolina places Kruger, Jooris on waiversRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forwards Marcus Kruger and Josh Jooris on waivers.The team announced the move Thursday and can send either or both to its AHL affiliate in Charlotte upon clearing waivers at noon Friday.Both players were acquired this...

AP Sports WriterSlumping Blue Jackets looking for some of last year's breaksBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets got plenty of lucky breaks in their surprisingly successful 2016-17 season.Serious injuries were avoided, their power play was one of the NHL's best, and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky won...

Sabres defenseman McCabe out after having thumb surgeryBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe will miss between three and four weeks after having surgery to repair a thumb injury.McCabe had surgery on Wednesday, a day after he was hurt in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim...

James van Riemsdyk score SO winner, Leafs beat Predators 3-2TORONTO (AP) James van Riemsdyk and Frederik Andersen gave the Toronto Maple Leafs a full two points in the standings.James van Riemsdyk scored in regulation and again in the seventh round of a shootout, and Anderson made 44 saves...

Duchene leads undermanned Senators to 5-3 win over DevilsOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Colin White has only had 11 games to make a positive impression in Ottawa. But with the Senators missing four veteran forwards Tuesday night, that's exactly what he did.The 21-year-old White scored his first NHL goal and...

Associated PressBarkov scores twice to lead Panthers past Canucks 3-1By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Harri Sateri is making the most of his opportunity in net for the Florida Panthers.Sateri made 26 saves for his fourth consecutive win while filling in for injured goalie James Reimer, and the Panthers...

AP Sports WriterStone, Flames top Blackhawks 3-2By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Michael Stone shot the puck and it ended up in the back of the net. That was Stone's story, and those were the most important details for the Calgary Flames.Stone scored with 3:30 left on a shot that...

AP Sports WriterBruins beat Red Wings 3-2, close in on NHL-best Tampa BayBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Boston Bruins' formula looks almost foolproof at the moment: Rask and the rookies.Tuukka Rask made 26 saves, and rookies Sean Kuraly and Danton Heinen scored for Boston in a 3-2 victory...

Associated PressPenguins ruin Fleury's homecoming with 5-4 win over VegasBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) It was an emotional night for the Pittsburgh Penguins and their beloved former goaltender, Marc-Andre Fleury.Fleury was back in the city where he started his NHL career and spent more than a decade, helping to...

Associated PressBernier's 38 saves lead Avalanche past Sharks 3-1By BRENT W. NEWDENVER (AP) With the core of Colorado's scoring attack sidelined, backup goalie Jonathan Bernier put together a stifling performance.Gabriel Bourque and Tyson Jost scored 2:14 apart in the second period, Bernier stopped 38 shots and the Avalanche...

Bruins rout Rangers 6-1 for 18th win in 23 gamesBy ALLAN KREDANEW YORK (AP) The Boston Bruins have been winning every conceivable way recently. Against the sagging New York Rangers, they used stellar goaltending early and six straight goals to do the job.Riley Nash and Zdeno Chara scored...