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AP Hockey WriterLeaner Ovechkin makes early debut at Caps' summer workoutsBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) A slimmer, trimmer-looking Alex Ovechkin is back on the ice for summer workouts more than two weeks before the start of training camp.The Russian superstar skated in an informal practice with Washington Capitals...

The Winnipeg Jets have taken off and are on course to land in the playoffs, an experience their passionate fans haven't enjoyed in nearly 20 years.''At this point in the season, obviously it becomes a little bit more realistic,'' left wing Evander Kane said. ''But we don't pay too...

AP Hockey WriterAfter another strong season, Ducks again fail to reach goalsBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) For all their talent and tenacity, the Anaheim Ducks just can't reach their postseason goals. Whether it's luck, tactics or some ineffable winning mentality, the Ducks haven't acquired it yet.One of the...

AP Sports WriterLiam Kirk 1st born-and-trained Brit selected in NHL draftBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) Liam Kirk was on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, about 4,600 miles away from Dallas, on Saturday when he became the first player born and trained in England to be selected in...

Shore, Benn score on power play, Stars beat Ducks 2-1DALLAS (AP) Jamie Benn heard the Dallas home crowd beginning to boo when it appeared that the Stars would continue their power outage.They turned things around in the end with a late surge.Benn and Devin Shore scored power-play goals...

Ducks sign Silfverberg to $26.25 million, 5-year extensionANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jakob Silfverberg has signed a $26.5 million, five-year extension with the Anaheim Ducks, forgoing the chance to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.The team announced the deal Saturday.Silfverberg leads the Ducks with 16 goals and has...

Panthers' Barkov still feels sting of disappointing seasonSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) For Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov agony and anguish were constant companions this summer.Despite outstanding individual numbers, reflecting on his season wasn't fun for Barkov - and watching hockey on TV just made him feel worse.The Panthers fell...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series leadBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Nicklas Backstrom needed five games to match his goal output from the entire 2018 playoffs, and he and Alex Ovechkin have the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals one victory away from the second round.Backstrom...

Associated PressJohnsson leads Maple Leafs to 6-0 win over Red WingsBy PAUL HARRISDETROIT (AP) The resurgent Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying life under new coach Sheldon Keefe.Andreas Johnsson had two goals and an assist, and Toronto routed the skidding Detroit Red Wings 6-0 on Wednesday night for its...

AP Sports WriterWith Chara hurt, Bruins need help on D in Stanley Cup Game 5By JIMMY GOLENBEDFORD, Mass. (AP) The Boston Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Final despite a run of regular-season injuries that prevented anyone on the roster from playing all 82 games.Now comes the real test.The...

Canadiens rally to beat Maple Leafs in shootoutTORONTO (AP) Paul Byron scored in a shootout and the Montreal Canadiens overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Saturday night.Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and John Tavares all failed to beat Carey Price in the shootout.Brendan...

AP Hockey WriterNo full shields for players; NHL talking off-ice protectionBy STEPHEN WHYNONHL players won’t be expected to wear full face shields if games resume this summer, though there could be plenty of covered faces around them.Equipment changes have not been a focus of return-to-play negotiations between the league...