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AP Hockey WriterKarlsson among those choosing to stay put, avoid free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOErik Karlsson wanted some time and space.When the San Jose Sharks acquired the Norris Trophy-winning defenseman in a trade last September, he and his wife told them up front they wouldn't sign a long-term contract until...

AP Sports WriterSheahan scores twice, Penguins beat Blue Jackets 5-2By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins won without goals from Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin or the other three top scorers. Instead, they created opportunities for some guys who are usually in the background.Third-line center Riley Sheahan scored...

Associated PressCan NHL elbow into entertainment lineup in Las Vegas?By KEN RITTERLAS VEGAS (AP) The reality of the NHL's planned move to Las Vegas will hit home for hockey fan Sean Bollig once he finally sees ice on the floor at the new T-Mobile arena just off the...

Blackhawks agree to extensions with F Highmore, G LankinenCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to two-year contract extensions with forward Matthew Highmore and goaltender Kevin Lankinen.The first year of each extension is a two-way deal. Highmore's agreement has an average annual value of $725,000, and Lankinen's extension...

AP Sports WriterHitting the jackpot: Knights sweep Kings with 1-0 winBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Golden Knights want a Stanley Cup title to conclude their already amazing inaugural season in the NHL.Vegas is on its way, beating the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on Tuesday night and becoming...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a five-year contract with pending restricted free agent defenseman Brenden Dillon.Agent Jarrett Bousquet said Monday that the two sides reached the deal before Dillon could become a restricted free agent later this week. ESPN first reported the...

Stars sign forward Roope Hintz to $9.45 million, 3-year dealFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Stars have signed restricted free agent forward Roope Hintz to a $9.45 million, three-year contract.Hintz had 19 goals and 14 assists in 60 games during the regular season for the Western Conference champions, including...

Bruins extend contract of coach Bruce CassidyBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have signed coach Bruce Cassidy to a multiyear contract extension, rewarding him for the team's trip to the Stanley Cup Final in just his second full season on the bench.General manager Don Sweeney announced the extension Wednesday,...

AP Sports WriterGuentzel's OT winner lifts Penguins over Panthers 3-2By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jake Guentzel scored on a breakaway 2:44 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night.Guentzel took a lead pass from Sidney Crosby and slipped a backhand by Roberto...

The COLUMBUS and the DALLAS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS vs DALLAS STARS When: 8:30 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas ROT TEAM PL OU ML 55 COLUMBUS 0 (-110) 6 105 -125 -110 -110 56 DALLAS TV: 8:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: DALLAS , COLUMBUS Oddsmakers currently have the...

Associated PressStanley Cup-bound Vegas turning impossible into possibleBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Welcome to Impossible.Those words have been projected onto the ice in big, bold letters at T-Mobile Arena before each game during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Well, the Vegas Golden Knights are turning impossible into possible.The stunningly...

AP Hockey WriterAgents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching changeBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) If Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma's job is in jeopardy, star forward Jack Eichel's representatives insist their client is not the one pushing for a change.Whether Bylsma returns for a third season...