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Flyers' Nolan Patrick has second abdominal surgeryPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers No. 2 overall pick Nolan Patrick had a second abdominal surgery prior to being drafted and is expected to return to full activity in four to six weeks.General manager Ron Hextall announced the surgery Friday, a week after...

Associated PressBlackhawks goalie Corey Crawford suffers a concussionBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford will be sidelined again with a concussion.Crawford left Sunday's 7-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks with 1:30 left in the first period after the back of his head struck the right...

AP Sports WriterFrom St. Louis to Tokyo, Blues fan celebrates a Stanley CupBy STEPHEN WADETOKYO (AP) I can't imagine there were many St. Louis Blues fans farther from their hometown than I was when the team finally won its first Stanley Cup. If not, my kicker is that...

Flames sign defenseman Noah Hanifin to 6-year dealCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames signed defenseman Noah Hanifin to a six-year, $29.7 million contract Thursday.The 21-year-old Hanifin had 10 goals and 22 assists in 79 games for the Carolina Hurricanes last season. He joined the Flames along with forward...

Associated PressNewcomers Staal, Stewart lead Wild to 4-3 win against JetsBy BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Chris Stewart brought his usual energy in his return to the Wild's home ice, and new recruit Eric Staal finished Minnesota's comeback in its home opener.Stewart had a goal, an assist and...

Associated PressOvechkin scores NHL-leading 39th as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 39th goal, T.J. Oshie had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night.Jakub Vrana and Tom Wilson each...

DENVER (AP) Matt Duchene preferred to bite his tongue on the topic of penalties and fewer whistles these days. His stitched-up lip spoke loudly, though, courtesy of a recent cross-check that didn't result in a call or a power play.''I have to be careful what I say here,''...

AP Hockey WriterNHL players stay with CBA, labor peace set to at least 2022By STEPHEN WHYNOThe National Hockey League will play its next three seasons without the threat of a work stoppage amid optimism that labor peace will stretch beyond 2022.The NHL Players' Association on Monday announced it would...

Associated PressSmith's overtime goal lifts Vegas past Arizona, 3-2By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant thinks 40-second shifts are long enough for players during 3-on-3 overtimes. Anything after that, and they just get winded.Jonathan Marchessault found a nice exception Sunday night.Marchessault set up Reilly Smith's...

AP Hockey WriterNHL players stay with CBA, labor peace set to at least 2022By STEPHEN WHYNONational Hockey League players have decided not to opt out of the collective bargaining agreement, guaranteeing labor peace until at least 2022.The NHLPA announced its decision Monday just before the deadline to trigger its...

Associated PressGardiner scores OT winner, Carolina beats Caps 3-2By IAN QUILLENWASHINGTON (AP) Three new players helped the Carolina Hurricanes beat an old nemesis on Saturday night.Jake Gardiner scored his first goal for his new team in the last minute of overtime, James Reimer debuted by making 33 stops...

AP Hockey WriterThrowback 5-game series force players to 'embrace the grind'By STEPHEN WHYNOFans counted down the seconds to the final buzzer, ''Brass Bonanza'' played over the speakers at Hartford Civic Center and Whalers players Dave Tippett, Joel Quenneville and Dean Evason celebrated a three-game sweep of the Quebec Nordiques.Wait,...