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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...

Associated PressBernier's 39 saves lead Avalanche past Sharks 3-1By BRENT W. NEWDENVER (AP) With the core of Colorado's scoring attack sidelined, backup goalie...

Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin out 3-4 weeks with broken handST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin will miss the next three...

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...