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AP Sports WriterPredators include no-movement clause in Josi's 8-year dealBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators finally have their captain Roman Josi signed to a long-term deal, and general manager David Poile is so confident in the defenseman's future he included a rare no movement clause...

The CAROLINA and the ST LOUIS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/6/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CAROLINA HURRICANES vs ST LOUIS BLUES When: 8:00 PM  ET, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri ROT TEAM PL OU ML 63 CAROLINA 0 (-110) 5.5 -120 100 -105 -115 64 ST LOUIS TV: 8:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: ST LOUIS , CAROLINA Oddsmakers...

AP Sports WriterNo Corey Crawford as Blackhawks begin practicing againBy JAY COHENCorey Crawford was absent Monday when the Chicago Blackhawks practiced for the first time since the NHL season was suspended, casting doubt on the goaltender's availability for their qualifying series against Edmonton.The 35-year-old Crawford was ''unfit to play...

Maple Leafs have 4-goal 1st, beat Red Wings 6-3TORONTO (AP) Curtis McElhinney made 29 saves in his season debut and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored four times in the first period in a 6-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.Starting in place of Frederik Andersen,...

Kadri, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-3TORONTO (AP) One little tweak to Toronto's lines is paying off in a big way for the Maple Leafs.Nazem Kadri had three goals and two assists, Frederik Andersen made a career-high 54 saves and surging Toronto beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3...

Rangers hire Keith McCambridge as assistant at HartfordNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have hired Keith McCambridge to be an assistant coach of the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).General manager Jeff Gorton announced the hiring Wednesday.The 42-year-old McCambridge spent the previous five seasons as the head coach for...

Associated PressBlues eager to restart another run after '20 disappointmentBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) New St. Louis Blues captain Ryan O'Reilly would like to rid himself of the bitter taste in his mouth.So would his teammates.The Blues' defense of their first Stanley Cup championship came to an unceremonious...

Russ Conway, writer who brought down hockey union boss, diesLAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) Russ Conway, a hockey writer who was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1992 for his stories about corruption in the NHL Players Association that helped bring down union head Alan Eagleson, has died. He was 70.His...

AP Sports WriterCrosby has no time for Subban's games in Stanley Cup FinalBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) P.K. Subban says ask the Pittsburgh Penguins if he's getting under their skin. The All-Star defenseman only knows he apparently needs to work on his breath on the ice and...

AP Sports WriterSharks open camp with new captain after Pavelski's departureBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks wasted little time in replacing Joe Pavelski as captain, giving the role to Logan Couture even before starting camp.Figuring out who will wear the ''C'' on the jersey...

AP Sports WriterKane scores 2 goals in playoff debut, Sharks top Ducks 3-0By GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Evander Kane scored two goals in his first career playoff game and Martin Jones made 25 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Thursday night in...

AP Sports WriterLamoriello, Trotz orchestrate Islanders' big turnaroundBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz say they didn't know exactly what to expect from the New York Islanders this season.There were plenty of questions after the Islanders gave up 293 goals - the most in...