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AP Hockey WriterNHL '17: Penguins, Capitals losses make East wide openBy STEPHEN WHYNOA handful of Pittsburgh Penguins players whose names are on the Stanley Cup, some of them twice or even three times, are gone.The same goes for core players from the back-to-back Presidents' Trophy winning Washington Capitals.The goliaths...

CHICAGO (AP) - Antoine Vermette paid little attention when he was labeled a bust of a late-season acquisition for the Chicago Blackhawks. He didn't get discouraged when he was scratched three times earlier in the NHL postseason.With two game-winning goals in the Stanley Cup Final, Vermette has answered every...

ANAHEIM, California (AP) Mikkel Boedker scored on a breakaway 1:18 into overtime after an atrocious turnover by Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf, and the Arizona Coyotes snapped Anaheim's four-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Monday.Rookie forward Max Domi scored twice during a three-goal second period for the Coyotes,...

Associated PressLarkin's shootout goal gives Red Wings 3-2 win over SenatorsBy PAUL HARRISDETROIT (AP) Dylan Larkin scored the only goal in the shootout to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the skidding Ottawa Senators on Friday night.Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist, and...

Panthers agree to terms with Brouwer on 1-year dealSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran right winger Troy Brouwer to a one-year contract.General manager Dale Tallon announced the move Monday, saying Brouwer adds depth and should provide leadership for Florida's young core. Brouwer...

Devils goalie Cory Schneider placed on injured reserveNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils placed goalie Cory Schneider on injured reserve with a lower-body injury suffered Thursday night in a 5-4 overtime victory at Ottawa.Schneider left after the second period. Keith Kinkaid replaced him and stopped all nine...

The Calgary Flames signed goaltender Danny Taylor to a one-year, two-way contract a day after Miikka Kiprusoff suffered a lower-body injury in a 4-1 win over Detroit. Kiprusoff, who left Tuesday's game after the second period, is listed as day to day. "In the second period I felt some discomfort in...

NHL GMs pleased with increased scoring, quality of playBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) NHL general managers came to Florida at this time last year looking for clarity and consistency on goalie interference.They got it when the decision was made to hand the final call on the coach's challenges to...

Coyotes acquire Soderberg from Avs in exchange for ConnautonDENVER (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have acquired forward Carl Soderberg from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Kevin Connauton.Colorado also picks up a third-round selection in the 2020 draft, the team announced Tuesday.Soderberg is coming off a season in...

Associated PressStreet, Cogliano score in 3rd period, Ducks beat Blues 3-2By JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Andrew Cogliano was in the right place at the right time for the Anaheim Ducks.Ben Street and Cogliano scored third-period goals, Ryan Miller made 29 saves, and the Ducks rallied to beat the...

AP Hockey WriterDevils hire Mark Recchi as assistant on Lindy Ruff's staffBy STEPHEN WHYNOMark Recchi played and lifted the Stanley Cup with Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara and coached Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, so the Hockey Hall of Famer knows a thing or two...

AP Sports WriterAfter OT loss, Rangers look to regroup at homeBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Sidney Crosby and the defending champion Penguins have looked impressive in jumping out to a 2-0 lead against the Blue Jackets.The same is true for the Blues, who have earned a pair of...