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Associated PressFanDuel inks deals with NHL, Devils for sports bets, fantasyBy WAYNE PARRYATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) The wall that professional sports leagues in the U.S. fought so hard to maintain between themselves and legal sports betting continues to crumble.The four major pro sports leagues fought New Jersey's efforts...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes signed a one-year affiliation agreement with the ECHL's Rapid City Rush on Tuesday.The South Dakota team is entering its second season in the 28-team ECHL.The Coyotes had been affiliated with the Gwinnett Gladiators since 2011.In April, Arizona signed a multiyear affiliation agreement...

AP Hockey WriterKrug's old-school helmetless shift may be among NHL's lastBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) Torey Krug worried afterward that his pregnant wife would not really like him flying down the ice and delivering a bone-jarring hit without a helmet on.There wasn't anything he could do about it...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The former nanny of Pittsburgh Penguins player Chris Kunitz has been charged with stealing diamond earrings from his home, then selling them to a jewelry store.WPXI-TV first reported the new theft charges filed Wednesday. The investigation of 26-year-old Andrea Forsythe began when her rental home burned...

AP Hockey WriterAfter another strong season, Ducks again fail to reach goalsBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) For all their talent and tenacity, the Anaheim Ducks just can't reach their postseason goals. Whether it's luck, tactics or some ineffable winning mentality, the Ducks haven't acquired it yet.One of the...

After big improvement, Leafs wary of rising expectationsTORONTO (AP) Lou Lamoriello described the Maple Leafs' season as a ''step'' and nothing more.''It's a step and then now it's our job to convince the players that it's only a step,'' Toronto's general manager said. ''It's going to get more...

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...

AP Sports WriterGrant's first 2 NHL goals lead Ducks' 6-2 rout of CanadiensBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Derek Grant didn't score a goal in the first 92 games of his NHL career, and then he put two past star Montreal goalie Carey Price.That was only perhaps the fifth-strangest...

Associated PressNelson scores early in OT, Islanders beat Wild 3-2By MIKE COOKST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Brock Nelson scored 1:04 into overtime and the New York Islanders beat Minnesota 3-2 Sunday to move into a tie atop the Metropolitan Division.Anders Lee scored for the fourth straight game and Jordan...

AP Hockey WriterCanadiens sign goalie Carey Price to 8-year extensionBy STEPHEN WHYNOCarey Price signed an $84 million, eight-year contract extension Sunday, likely keeping the franchise goaltender with the Montreal Canadiens for the rest of his career.General manager Marc Bergevin announced the deal on the second day Price was eligible...

Stanley Cup CapsuleBy The Associated PressWASHINGTON CAPITALS vs. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTSCONFERENCE FINALS: Capitals beat Tampa Bay Lightning in 7. Golden Knights beat Winnipeg Jets in 5.SEASON SERIES: Vegas 2-0.STORY LINE: The Capitals finally made the Stanley Cup Final with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom after losing in the first...

Fans shrug off rain to honor Stanley Cup champion BluesST. LOUIS (AP) Large crowds are gathering in downtown St. Louis despite heavy rain, awaiting a parade and rally to honor the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues.The Blues beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 Wednesday in Game 7 to...