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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...

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...

AP Sports WriterSlumping Blue Jackets looking for some of last year's breaksBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets got plenty of...

Sabres defenseman McCabe out after having thumb surgeryBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe will miss between three and four weeks after...

James van Riemsdyk score SO winner, Leafs beat Predators 3-2TORONTO (AP) James van Riemsdyk and Frederik Andersen gave the Toronto Maple Leafs a...

AP Hockey WriterStriking Gold: How Vegas became NHL's best expansion teamBy STEPHEN WHYNOBefore Gerard Gallant embarked on his journey to coach the expansion Vegas...

AP Sports WriterDifferent role, setting for Ken Hitchcock in 2nd Stars stintBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFRISCO, Texas (AP) The first time Ken Hitchcock became the...

Duchene leads undermanned Senators to 5-3 win over DevilsOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Colin White has only had 11 games to make a positive impression...

Associated PressBarkov scores twice to lead Panthers past Canucks 3-1By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Harri Sateri is making the most of his opportunity...

AP Sports WriterStone, Flames top Blackhawks 3-2By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Michael Stone shot the puck and it ended up in the back of...

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...

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...