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AP Hockey WriterPenguins' Malkin skates, progressing for return from injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The sight of Evgeni Malkin on the ice brought a smile to many in the Pittsburgh Penguins' locker room.Even knowing they wouldn't have him in the lineup for Game 1 of their second-round series against...

AP Sports WriterOvechkin scores a pair as Capitals edge Kings 3-2By JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Monday night.It was the 10th multi-goal game this season for Ovechkin, who leads the NHL with...

AP Hockey WriterVanek, Nash among players seeking playoff redemptionBy STEPHEN WHYNOThomas Vanek learned early in his career how tough it is to win in the playoffs.When Vanek and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers in six games in 2006 to advance, the rookie winger looked across the locker...

AP Sports WriterCrosby, McDavid, Matthews players to watch in NHL playoffsBy LARRY LAGESidney Crosby might be peaking as the playoffs arrive, with a shot to help the Pittsburgh Penguins become the first franchise in nearly two decades to hoist the Stanley Cup in consecutive seasonsThat's a scary thought for...

Associated PressBlue Jackets edge previously unbeaten Hurricanes 3-2By KEN TYSIACRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Markus Nutivaara, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Pierre-Luc Dubios scored and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Carolina 3-2 Saturday night, ending the best start to a season in Hurricanes' franchise history.Dubois overpowered Brock McGinn on a rush from...

The MONTREAL and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/11/2018 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MONTREAL CANADIENS vs MINNESOTA WILD When: 8:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Where: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota ROT TEAM PL OU ML 59 MONTREAL 0 (-110) 6 -110 -110 150 -170 60 MINNESOTA TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: MINNESOTA , MONTREAL Oddsmakers currently have the...

Associated PressBlues score 4 times in 5-shot span, beat Red Wings 6-1By BOB DUFFDETROIT (AP) The St. Louis Blues quickly made the most of their limited opportunities.Jaden Schwartz knocked home his own rebound and the Blues scored four times on only five shots on the way to beating...

Associated PressVegas clinches playoff spot with 4-1 win over AvalancheBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault each scored to help the expansion Vegas Golden Knights clinch a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.The Golden Knights became the first...

AP Hockey WriterJets acquire Stastny; Capitals agree to sign LundqvistBy JOHN WAWROWCenter Paul Stastny is returning to the Winnipeg Jets after a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, a move completed just before the NHL's free-agency signing period opened on Friday.And the expected shuffle of goalies didn't take long...

Associated PressKnights outworked by Capitals in Game 2, take rare home lossBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant for months has talked about his team's hard work, their ability to battle and devotion to playing a full ''200 feet of hockey.''In pockets of Game 2...

AP Sports WriterWhalers fans still rooting, 22 years after the team's moveBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) For Mark Anderson, the opening game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins was a trip down memory lane.Anderson was watching Game 1 closely at a gathering in suburban Hartford Thursday...

Crosby scores on season debut, Penguins down Panthers 3-2PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby scored in his season debut as the Penguins rallied to beat Florida 3-2 on Tuesday.Crosby, who scored on a power play, missed the team's first six games with a concussion.Among other games, Minnesota scored four...