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AP Sports WriterDevils' Schneider: NHL players concerned as pause lingersBy TOM CANAVANVeteran New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider said Monday that a growing number of players are concerned the NHL will announce a “drop-dead” deadline for returning to play as the coronavirus pandemic lingers with summer coming up fast.The...

Red Wings acquire G Comrie from Coyotes for D SaarijarviDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have acquired goaltender Eric Comrie in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes.Detroit sent minor league defenseman Vili Saarijarvi to Arizona in Saturday's deal.The 24-year-old Comrie was 2-3 with a 4.21 goals-against average in...

Associated PressHughes, Schaller lead Canucks past Islanders 4-3By SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) Quinn Hughes scored twice, including his eighth of the season 42 seconds into overtime, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.J.T. Miller and Tim Schaller also...

Lehner earns 2nd straight shutout, Sabres beat Canucks 4-0VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Robin Lehner and the Buffalo Sabres have gotten pretty stingy lately.Lehner made 30 saves for his second straight shutout and the Sabres blanked the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 on Thursday night.''We didn't give them too much defensively,''...

Associated PressWilliams scores twice, Hurricanes defeat Jets 4-1By KEN TYSIACRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Justin Williams scored a pair of goals in his second game back in the NHL, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.Williams scored the winning goal in a...

NEW YORK (AP) Montreal welcomed back star goaltender Carey Price and continued its winning ways with a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday, re-establishing the Canadiens as the NHL Eastern Conference pacesetter.The Canadiens stretched their lead atop the Atlantic Division to nine points and moved...

DETROIT (AP) Brendan Smith was planning to spend his bye week in Florida, trying to relax. It might be tough for him to truly get away. The Detroit Red Wings defenseman, potentially an unrestricted free agent this summer, acknowledged he planned to keep an eye on social media because he...

AP Sports WriterBruins' goal clear after Stanley Cup Final disappointmentBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) ??? Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy has one more tool available this year as he tries to take the team from Stanley Cup finalist to NHL champion.Street cred.Armed with a contract extension and an updated resume...

Golden Knights sign Marchessault to $30 million, 6-year dealLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights signed scoring leader Jonathan Marchessault to a $30 million, six-year contract extension Wednesday, the clearest sign yet that the first-year, first-place organization is going for it.Marchessault will count $5 million against the salary...

Canucks' Brandon Sutter needs surgery, likely out for seasonVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Vancouver Canucks center Brandon Sutter will have sports hernia surgery again and is likely done for the season.The team said Tuesday his recovery is expected to last six to eight weeks.The operation is on Sutter's right...

Associated PressSmith's third-period goal lifts Vegas to 3-2 win over JetsBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights were a 500-to-1 long shot to win the Stanley Cup before the NHL season began in October. Their surprisingly successful inaugural season is still rolling along, and they're one...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals parade a welcome chance to cheer for DC sports fansBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Nicklas Backstrom dreamed about the road less traveled.Driving down Constitution Avenue on his way to each home game since his NHL debut in 2007, he imagined the street lined with overjoyed Washington...