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PITTSBURGH (AP) Mother Nature appears ready to make a kick save on spring ahead of the Stadium Series game between the Philadelphia Flyers and...

DETROIT (AP) Brendan Smith was planning to spend his bye week in Florida, trying to relax. It might be tough for him to truly...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Goalie John Gibson is missing the Anaheim Ducks' game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury. The Ducks recalled Jhonas Enroth...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The remarkably slump-proof Minnesota Wild will have their season-long stability challenged next week. That's when the Western Conference leaders come back...

DENVER (AP) Jarome Iginla's teammates are rooting for him to pack his bags and leave town. Nothing personal, of course, they just want the charismatic...

AP Sports WriterAfter perfect trip, Panthers back in playoff pictureBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The plan for the Florida Panthers over the last...

AP Hockey WriterInjury to Burakovsky allows Capitals to evaluate depthBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) If there was ever a good time for the...

AP Hockey WriterAP Source: Maple Leafs place unhappy Brooks Laich on waiversBy JOHN WAWROWA person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated...

Canes acquire Ulf Samuelsson's son in trade with MontrealRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the son of former NHL defenseman Ulf...

Avs defenseman Erik Johnson nears return from broken legDENVER (AP) Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson is nearing a return after being sidelined since...

Associated PressSt. Louis Blues 7-3 under Yeo following in-season firingBy NATE LATSCHST. LOUIS (AP) General manager Doug Armstrong's difficult decision is paying off.Armstrong...

AP Sports WriterOn cusp of playoff spot, Islanders head on long road tripBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) After climbing back into the...