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Blackhawks Ds Seabrook, de Haan out for rest of seasonCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook will have surgery three times in the next three months, raising questions about his future after winning three Stanley Cup titles with his only NHL team.The 34-year-old Seabrook is scheduled for a...

Associated PressMarleau, Noesen each score 2 as Sharks top Ducks 4-2By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE,Calif. (AP) Patrick Marleau and Stefan Noesen each scored twice, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 Monday night.Marleau moved past Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur and into a tie with Modano for...

Famed Boston maestro's statue sports giant Bruins helmetBOSTON (AP) Count the late conductor Arthur Fiedler among the Boston Bruins' fans as they skate into the Stanley Cup Final.The nonprofit Esplanade Association has installed a giant Bruins helmet atop a statue of the beloved conductor of the Boston Pops...

Red Wings agree to terms with Tatar on $21.2M, 4-year dealDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to terms with winger Tomas Tatar on a $21.2 million, four-year contract.The 26-year-old Czech native led Detroit with 25 goals last season and also had 21 assist for 46 points....

Dougie Hamilton breaks tie in 3rd, Flames beat Blues 2-1CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Dougie Hamilton broke a tie at 7:57 of the third period and the Calgary Flames beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Wednesday night.After goalie Carter Hutton stopped an initial shot from the blue line, Ivan...

AP Sports WriterUnlikely scorers for Stars again to win Stanley Cup openerBy STEPHEN HAWKINSJoel Hanley had never scored a goal in the NHL until Game 1 of the Stanley Cup for the Dallas Stars.Just another unlikely scorer this postseason for the Stars, like rookie Joel Kiviranta.''That's how you win...

Henrique scores twice, Devils beat Canucks 5-1VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Adam Henrique scored twice, Derek Grant had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday.Brendan Guhle and Sam Steel also scored for the Ducks, who have wins in two of their...

Judge: NHL to arbitrate co-owner's case against PredatorsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The co-owner suing the Nashville Predators will have to plead his case against the franchise's ownership before NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman after a judge refused his bid to keep his lawsuit in a Tennessee court.According to online court...

Edmonton's Northlands Coliseum closing its doorsEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton city council has unanimously approved a plan to shutter Northlands Coliseum on Jan. 1.The arena has been mostly vacant since the NHL's Oilers moved to the new downtown Rogers Place last year.''The decision to permanently close the Coliseum...

Dickinson scores in OT to lift Stars over Bruins 1-0DALLAS (AP) Ben Bishop was as much a cheerleader as a goalie for Dallas in a scoreless overtime game.''It's like, `C'mon, let's score, guys,''' he said.Jason Dickinson obliged, burying a rebound 1:34 into overtime to preserve Bishop's 23-save shutout...

AP Sports WriterDevils defenseman Sami Vatanen is day to day with injuryBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils are not sure whether top defenseman Sami Vatanen is going to be available for Game 5 of their first-round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning.Vatanen is listed as...

AP Sports WriterOvechkin, Capitals prepare for 'biggest game of life'By FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closer than ever to playing for the Stanley Cup, and he's determined to make the most of the opportunity.''I've never been in this position before,'' he said...