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Detroit defenseman Jonathan Ericsson to have wrist surgeryDETROIT (AP) Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson is expected to miss 12 weeks after fracturing his wrist in Detroit's loss at Washington on Thursday night.A team spokesman confirmed Friday that Ericsson is set to have surgery next week. The Red Wings...

Caps F Burakovsky to miss at least month with injured handARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Washington Capitals forward Andre Burakovsky is expected to miss at least a month with an injured right hand.Capitals coach Barry Trotz said at practice on Friday that Burakovsy will not need surgery but will be...

AP Sports WriterZero shots for Ovechkin; Oshie leads Caps past Red Wings 6-3By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Even when Alex Ovechkin goes without a shot, the Washington Capitals seem to be able to score at will, especially at home. And win, of course.Ovechkin did not put a puck on...

Bruins to host Sharks as scheduled despite snow stormBOSTON (AP) The San Jose Sharks-Boston Bruins game will be played as scheduled Thursday night despite a snow storm that blanketed the New England region.The Bruins say they asked the NHL to postpone the game as blizzard conditions left more...

Associated PressNHL Capsules: Toews' goal in OT lifts Blackhawks over WildBy PATRICK DONNELLYST. PAUL, Minnesota (AP) Jonathan Toews scored a power-play goal 3:09 into overtime to lift the Chicago Blackhawks over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Wednesday.Ryan Suter was called for holding midway through the overtime,...

AP Hockey WriterConnolly rediscovers game, revitalizes career with CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Hockey is easy again for Brett Connolly.Once a blue chip prospect, it looked awfully difficult for Connolly during his first four NHL seasons. He couldn't produce like he did in junior ranks or the minors,...

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets looking for spark from long home standBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets commanded the NHL spotlight earlier this season with a surprise 16-game winning streak, but lately they've struggled to play crisp hockey in consecutive periods, let alone in consecutive games.The...

NHL leads North American sports in midseason coach firingsBy The Associated Press.The 38 in-season firings of an NHL coach over the past 10 years:Anaheim Ducks: Randy Carlyle, 2011(asterisk)Boston Bruins: Claude Julien, 2017(asterisk)Buffalo Sabres: Lindy Ruff, 2013Buffalo Sabres: Ron Rolston, 2013Carolina Hurricanes: Peter Laviolette, 2009(asterisk)Carolina Hurricanes: Paul Maurice, 2011Chicago Blackhawks:...

Havlat announces retirement after 14 NHL seasonsTORONTO (AP) Martin Havlat has announced his retirement after putting up 594 points in 790 NHL games over 14 seasons.Nicknamed ''Mach 9'' for his skating prowess, Havlat played for the Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils...

AP Hockey Writer'Crazy' NHL season of coach firings continues with JulienBy STEPHEN WHYNOIt's coach firing season in the NHL. Well, actually, that's every season.Claude Julien of the Boston Bruins became the fourth coach fired this season on Tuesday and the second in the past week after the St. Louis...

AP Sports WriterBruins fire coach Claude Julien after 419 wins, Cup titleBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Bruins felt they needed to a change at the top, even if it meant doing it on a day when the city was celebrating a championship.Boston fired Stanley Cup-winning coach Claude Julien...

Allen, St. Louis Blues blank Ottawa Senators 6-0OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) St. Louis coach Mike Yeo put Jake Allen in goal, and it worked out quite well for the Blues.Allen made 30 saves, Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and St. Louis beat the Ottawa Senators 6-0 on Tuesday night.Magnus Paajarvi,...