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Hutchinson, Matthews lead Maple Leafs past Canucks 5-0TORONTO (AP) Just over a week ago, Michael Hutchinson was battling to get back in the NHL. Now, he's filling a key need for the Toronto Maple Leafs.Hutchinson stopped 28 shots for his first shutout in more than two years, Auston...

The NASHVILLE and the ARIZONA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/15/2018 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NASHVILLE PREDATORS vs ARIZONA COYOTES When: 9:00 PM  ET, Thursday, November 15, 2018 Where: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona ROT TEAM PL OU ML 13 NASHVILLE 0 (-110) 5.5 -120 100 -135 115 14 ARIZONA TV: 9:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: ARIZONA , NASHVILLE Oddsmakers currently have the NASHVILLE...

AP Sports WriterBickell signs 1-day contract to retire with BlackhawksBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Bryan Bickell has signed a one-day contract so he can retire with the Chicago Blackhawks.Bickell was selected by Chicago in the second round of the 2004 draft and spent his first nine seasons with the...

Capitals hire Arniel, Cashman as assistant coachesARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have hired Scott Arniel and Reid Cashman as assistants on coach Todd Reirden's staff.General manager Brian MacLellan announced the moves Monday. Since Reirden was promoted from associate coach to fill Barry Trotz's role, Arniel and Cashman...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Eric Staal in sending Johansson to WildBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Kevyn Adams didn't have to do too much homework on center Eric Staal in completing his first trade as Buffalo Sabres general manager.A former NHL player, Adams had plenty of firsthand insight on...

AP Sports WriterShero has a Devil of an NHL draft decision: Hughes or KakkoBy JOHN WAWROWVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero doesn't mind keeping everyone waiting one more day before revealing whether he will select one of the two top projected prospects -...

AP Hockey WriterMarijuana legalization in Canada won't change NHL yetBy STEPHEN WHYNOAs Riley Cote took and delivered countless punches over more than a decade of junior and pro hockey, he was eager to avoid painkillers.Early on, marijuana was touted to the enforcer as a healing option.''I started noticing some...

Kings G Jonathan Quick out indefinitely after knee surgeryEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus in his knee.The Kings revealed Quick's latest injury setback on Wednesday.Quick has appeared in just four games this season for...

Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season loomsBy The Associated PressThe NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending Western Conference champions by nearly a week.The Columbus...

AP Sports Writer700 club: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores for milestone goalBy VIN A. CHERWOONEWARK, N.J. (AP) With power and a prodigious shot, Alex Ovechkin now stands where few in the NHL have been.He became the eight NHL player to score 700 career goals, reaching the milestone in the...

Coyotes' Gutierrez becomes NHL's first Latino CEOGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have made Xavier Gutierrez the first Latino team president and CEO in NHL history.Gutierrez's hiring was announced Monday by Alex Meruelo, who became the NHL's first Latino controlling owner when he bought a majority stake in...

Pettersson scores another winner, Canucks beat Kings 3-2VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Elias Pettersson scored his fourth game-winning goal of the season and Jacob Markstrom made 49 saves as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday night.Jake Virtanen also scored his 11th goal of the...