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The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded rookie left wing Cory Conacher and a fourth-round draft pick to the Ottawa Senators for goaltender Ben Bishop, an NHL source told ESPN.com. The deal represents a strong return for the Senators, considering Conacher has been one of the most impressive rookies in the...

Fisher scores in 1st game back, Predators top Canucks in OTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Mike Fisher scored in his first game since coming out of retirement and Calle Jarnkrok won it 43 seconds into overtime as the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Friday night for...

AP Sports WriterCarolina Hurricanes aim to build on 2 straight playoff tripsBy AARON BEARDThe Carolina Hurricanes have gone from spending a decade out of the playoffs to putting together consecutive postseason appearances. They're hoping that has them poised to accomplish much more in this delayed season.The Hurricanes have a...

Wild sign defenseman Brodin to 7-year, $42 million extensionST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild signed defenseman Jonas Brodin to a seven-year, $42 million contract extension Tuesday, making another long-term commitment to a key piece of their blue line group.Brodin's new deal will begin with the 2021-22 season...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Coyotes president Cohen no longer with teamBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Coyotes president and CEO Ahron Cohen is no longer with the organization, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press.The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because no formal...

Blackhawks reacquire defenseman Oduya in trade with StarsDALLAS (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks are reuniting with veteran defenseman Johnny Oduya, who was part of their last two Stanley Cup championships.Oduya was traded by the Dallas Stars to the Blackhawks on Tuesday night in exchange for young forward Mark McNeill...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals, Lightning resume rivalry after different seasonsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen Todd Reirden and Jon Cooper spent four months looking over video of the teams they coached this season, they saw almost polar opposites.Reirden's Washington Capitals started hot before their defensive game slipped. Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning took a...

Associated PressMiller stops 41 shots, Ducks beat Stars 2-0By DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Ryan Miller couldn't help but crack a smile when remembering the mess the Anaheim Ducks found themselves in.After two Ducks players put the puck over the glass on back-to-back plays while already on the penalty...

AP Sports WriterSharks boost scoring by acquiring Evander Kane from SabresBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Evander Kane from the Buffalo Sabres in a move to upgrade their depleted forward group.The Sharks dealt a 2019 conditional first-round pick, prospect Danny O'Regan...

Associated PressTkachuk scores 2 in 3rd to rally Flames past Islanders, 3-2By CHRISTIAN ARNOLDNEW YORK (AP) Matthew Tkachuk leaped into the air and hugged Travis Hamonic after scoring the tiebreaking goal late in the third period.Tkachuk's second in less than 9 1/2 minutes came with 1:05 left and...

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller has a sinus infection, meaning backup Jhonas Enroth will start against the New York Rangers. Interim coach Ron Rolston provided the update after Miller missed the pre-game skate Tuesday morning. Miller is healthy enough to serve in a backup role. It's the second start in...

The Latest: Blackhawks get John Quenneville in tradeVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Latest on the NHL draft (all times local):11:08 a.m.Another Q is coming to Chicago.The Blackhawks have acquired John Quenneville in a trade with the New Jersey Devils. Quenneville is the second cousin of former Chicago coach...