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Predators' Watson arrested on domestic assault chargeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Police in Tennessee have arrested Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson on a charge of domestic assault.Franklin Police Lt. Charles Warner says Watson was arrested Saturday evening. Warner says Watson has been released from jail on $4,500 bond and is...

Lightning F J.T. Brown raises fist during national anthemSUNRISE, Fla (AP) Tampa Bay Lightning forward J.T. Brown raised his right fist during the playing of the national anthem before the team's first road game of the season.The 27-year-old Brown, who was scratched for Tampa Bay's season-opening win against...

AP Hockey WriterNHL expands reach into Russia with new streaming dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOCHICAGO (AP) Vladimir Tarasenko is thankful for the internet because it allows his grandfather back home in Russia to watch NHL games.Starting this season, Tarasenko's grandfather and the rest of Russia will be able to watch...

The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned defenseman Steve Montador to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League and recalled forward Jimmy Hayes. The Blackhawks announced the moves on Tuesday. Montador was placed and cleared waivers on Monday, meaning the team retained his rights. He has appeared in only one game since...

AP Hockey WriterStanley Cup Faceoff: Stars, Lightning showing value of drawsBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) When Ron Francis knew something was working on faceoffs, he would experiment and not use his best moves right away.That was usually during the regular season. In the playoffs and in the Stanley...

Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri suspended 3 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri was suspended for three games Friday for boarding Boston forward Tommy Wingels during Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.Kadri was assessed a major penalty for charging and a game misconduct midway...

Puljujarvi, Maroon lead Oilers to 5-2 win over CanucksEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Jesse Puljujarvi's decision to spend his time off playing with Edmonton kids on an outdoor rink seems to have paid off.Puljujarvi had a goal and two assists, Patrick Maroon scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers had a...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBABy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWPro hockey's return is potentially three weeks away, and with it an assurance of labor peace through September 2026.In separate votes announced Friday, the NHL's Board of Governors and members of the NHL Players'...

Islanders agree to 1-year deal with forward Jan KovarNEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with forward Jan Kovar.Kovar chose the Islanders among several teams interested in signing him.The 28-year-old Kovar played the past five seasons in Russia's Kontinental Hockey...

AP Sports WriterOutdoor hockey in Texas? Sure thang, and it was quite a hitBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Ryan Clare chewed on a turkey leg as he milled about the Texas state fairgrounds hours before another major sporting event inside historic Cotton Bowl Stadium.No, this wasn't the Texas-Oklahoma football...

Associated PressAtkinson gets hat trick, wedding cash from late All-Star bidBy DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Cam Atkinson thought he would be spending All-Star weekend in New York City with his fiancee and some Columbus teammates.Instead, the Blue Jackets forward got to show what he can do on the...

Preds’ Viktor Arvidsson out 4-6 weeks with lower body injuryNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators say forward Viktor Arvidsson will miss four to six weeks after hurting his lower body when cross-checked during the first period of Saturday night’s 4-2 win over St. Louis.The Predators provided the update...