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After long wait, Dave Andreychuk joins Hockey Hall of FameTORONTO (AP) Dave Andreychuk sensed his numbers would be good enough to get him into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He just had to stay patient.Andreychuk retired in 2006 after a 23-year NHL career, and his 640 goals make...

Filip Forsberg lifts Predators past Penguins 5-4 in SONASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) In a city that appreciates an impressive debut performance, new Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris produced quite a first game Saturday night.Turris scored a goal, added an assist and led all Predators centers in ice time to...

Sharks F Timo Meier fined for elbowing Del ZottoSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) San Jose Sharks forward Timo Meier has been fined for elbowing Vancouver defenseman Michael Del Zotto.The NHL announced Sunday that Meier will be fined $2,403.67 for the infraction. The play occurred late in the third period...

Associated PressJohnson, Blue Jackets beat Red Wings 2-1 in shootoutBy BOB DUFFDETROIT (AP) The last thing Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson expected as their shootout with the Detroit Red Wings dragged on was that he'd hear his name called.When he did get the call, he got the...

Associated PressSchneider makes 32 saves as Devils top Panthers 2-1By DENIS P. GORMANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) After giving up 17 goals while losing four straight, the New Jersey Devils used a strong defensive effort to end their first skid of the season.Cory Schneider stopped 32 shots to help the...

Associated PressOttawa tops Colorado 4-3 to sweep series of 2 Sweden gamesBy KAREL JANICEKSTOCKHOLM (AP) Mike Hoffman scored two goals to help the Ottawa Senators beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Saturday for a sweep of their two regular-season games in Sweden.Mark Stone and Johnny Oduya also scored...

Associated PressSaad scores in OT to give Blackhawks 4-3 win over HurricanesBy MIKE POTTERRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Brandon Saad scored at 1:44 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday night.Alex DeBrincat scored two goals and Gustav Forsling had one for...

Associated PressKarlsson leads Vegas past Winnipeg 5-2By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) William Karlsson scored twice, David Perron had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Friday night.Karlsson has six goals and four assists in his last 10 games. He...

Associated PressNolan Patrick expected to practice with Flyers on MondayBy MIKE CRANSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers rookie Nolan Patrick is nearing a return from a lengthy absence because of a suspected concussion.General manager Ron Hextall said Saturday he hopes the No. 2 pick in this year's draft will be...

Associated PressNolan Patrick expected to practice with Flyers on MondayBy MIKE CRANSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Flyers rookie Nolan Patrick is nearing a return from a lengthy absence due to a suspected concussion.General manager Ron Hextall said Saturday he hopes the No. 2 pick in this year's draft will be able...

Associated PressRangers defeat Oilers 4-2, win 6th straight gameBy SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have gone from an awful start to the hottest team in the NHL, using the man advantage to help them to a season-high sixth straight win on Saturday.New York scored two...

AP Hockey WriterThere's no 'D' in faceoff: Defensemen take on an odd jobBy STEPHEN WHYNOJake Gardiner and the other Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen like to think they can hold their own in the faceoff circle.''Sometimes in practice we'll just joke around and go against the centermen and tell them...