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Jackets' Foligno suspended 3 games for hit on BellemareCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The NHL has suspended Columbus forward Nick Foligno for three games for a hit that leveled Colorado Avalanche forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare.The Department of Player Safety announced the penalty for the Blue Jackets captain on Monday.Foligno dropped Bellemare...

Capitals F Tom Wilson's 20-game suspension upheld by BettmanNEW YORK (AP) Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson's 20-game suspension for an illegal check to an opponent's head in a preseason game has been upheld by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.Bettman's decision was announced Thursday, a week after a hearing that...

The Latest: NHL concussion settlement worth $18.9 millionBy The Associated PressThe Latest on a tentative settlement on the NHL concussion lawsuit (all times Eastern):1:45 p.m.Each player who decides to participate in the settlement of a concussion lawsuit against the NHL would receive a $22,000 payment and the potential for...

Associated PressIslanders stun Blues with 3-2 overtime winBy ALLAN KREDAUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Devon Toews scored at 1:13 of overtime to complete a stunning late-game comeback by the New York Islanders as they downed the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Monday.The Blues seemed to have the game well in...

Blue Jackets sign Princeton free agent Eric RobinsonCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The banged-up Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent Eric Robinson of Princeton, and the forward could play immediately.The team said Monday he signed a two-year, entry-level contract. He will make $925,000 a year as part of the...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - In a story Dec. 20 about the game between the Los Angeles Kings and Arizona Coyotes, Kings defenseman Alec Martinez was credited for a power play goal in the third period. The team announced an official scoring change Monday, crediting the goal to Jeff Carter...

NEW YORK (AP) Frans Nielsen is glad to have his first game against the New York Islanders since leaving as a free agent last summer behind him. ''There was some nerves,'' Nielsen said Sunday night after assisting on a goal in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 overtime victory over the...

Associated PressHuberdeau scores in OT to lift Panthers past Sharks, 6-5By RICK EYMERSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Jonathan Huberdeau scored 1:38 into overtime after San Jose's Joe Pavelski scored twice late in the third period to tie it, and the Florida Panthers beat the Sharks 6-5 on Wednesday night.Nick...

Penguins down Ducks on Kessel power-play goalBy The Associated PressPITTSBURGH (AP) Phil Kessel's power-play goal in the second period stood as the winner in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in their NHL match on Saturday night.Ian Cole and Conor Sheary also scored for the...

Associated PressBlackhawks slide quietly into an offseason of questionsBy TIM CRONINCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks are taking a closer look at their house after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade.They aren't sure just yet if a complete teardown is necessary.The Blackhawks are heading into...

Associated PressStamkos has career-high 5 points as Lightning outlast FlyersBy ERIK ERLENDSSONTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman were too much for the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.Stamkos and Hedman combined for four goals and five assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-6 shootout victory...

NHL salary cap set at $75 million for 2017-18 seasonNEW YORK (AP) The NHL salary cap has been set at $75 million for this season in a slight increase over last year.The league and NHL Players' Association announced the cap and the salary floor of $55.4 million in...