NHL

AP Hockey WriterDucks' Vermette facing lengthy ban for slashing linesmanBy GREG BEACHAMAnaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette is facing the likely prospect of a 10-game suspension from the NHL for slashing a linesman.Vermette slapped his stick against the back of linesman Shandor Alphonso's legs after losing a faceoff to Minnesota...

Sens rookie Brady Tkachuk out with torn ligament in his legOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators will be without Brady Tkachuk for about a month after the rookie winger tore a ligament in his leg.Senators coach Guy Boucher revealed news of the injury after the team practiced on...

AP Hockey WriterNo. 1 pick Dahlin hits the ice upon arriving in BuffaloBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Rasmus Dahlin wasn't kidding about how hockey has become his sole obsession.No more than an hour after completing his introductory news conference in Buffalo on Monday, the NHL's No. 1 overall...

The Latest: Capitals' Stanley Cup parade ends, rally followsWASHINGTON (AP) The Latest on the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup parade (all times local):12:50 p.m.The Capitals' Stanley Cup parade has ended with a rally upcoming.Tens of thousands of fans lined the route along Constitution Avenue, including hundreds on the steps...

AP Hockey Writer=Stamkos scores, leaves Game 3, Lightning up 5-1 on StarsBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Steven Stamkos scored on his first shot since February, left with injury and the Tampa Bay Lightning kept dominating without him.Tampa Bay leads Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final 5-1 over...

AP Hockey WriterLauren Boyle becomes Hockey Fights Cancer ambassadorBy STEPHEN WHYNOJust over a year ago, Lauren Boyle was searching the internet for information on leukemia after husband Brian's blood test showed serious irregularities.Now, she's hoping to tell the hockey world her story.Lauren Boyle will be unveiled Thursday as the...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes recalled goalie Marek Langhamer from Rapid City of the ECHL on Saturday.The 21-year-old Langhamer, from the Czech Republic, was 1-1-1 with a 2.92 goals-against average in three games for the Rush this season.

AP Sports WriterBillionaire Alex Meruelo takes ownership of CoyotesBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Alex Meruelo's specialty as a businessman has been to resurrect struggling companies. His billion-dollar portfolio includes casinos, TV and radio stations, food services, real estate, hospitality, construction and engineering.Meruelo's latest acquisition could be one of...

Associated PressThornton scores as Sharks top Blue Jackets 3-1By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joe Thornton is being asked to take on a bigger role these days.And at 40, Jumbo Joe has responded.Thornton scored and moved into a tie for 11th place on the NHL's career list for games...

Sparks, Kapanen lead Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over KingsTORONTO (AP) Garret Sparks made 33 saves in a surprise start, Kasperi Kapanen scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 Monday night for their fifth straight win.Patrick Marleau and Mitch Marner also scored...

AP Sports WriterNo word on Toews as Blackhawks begin on-ice practicesBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) When it comes to when Jonathan Toews might return to the Chicago Blackhawks, everyone around the team is staying quiet.They are more concerned about the health of the franchise's longtime captain than his playing...

AP Hockey WriterNHL Draft: McPhee grows emotional once son picked by OilersBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) As a longtime NHL scout and general manager, George McPhee has had a hand in providing opportunities to countless prospects at the NHL draft.It wasn't until Saturday, when McPhee fully appreciated how...