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Associated PressBurakovsky scores in OT, Avalanche beat Coyotes 3-2By MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Andre Burakovsky scored at 3:29 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Saturday night.Pavel Francouz had 34 saves in his first NHL start, and Nazem Kadri and Tyson Jost scored less...

AP Hockey Writer'Enough's enough:' Capitals aim to fix early power-play woesBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Any time an opponent sizes up the Washington Capitals and looks for a way to stop them, the power play is on the agenda.It's easy to see why: the Capitals have had a...

The Latest: AP Source: Anders Lee, Isles reach 7-year dealBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NHL free agency (all times Eastern):4:40 p.m.Anders Lee isn't going anywhere.A year after the New York Islanders lost captain John Tavares to Toronto in free agency, his successor chose to stay.A person with knowledge...

Sabres avoid arbitration by signing Beaulieu to 2-year dealBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Newly acquired Buffalo Sabres defenseman Nathan Beaulieu has agreed to a two-year, $4.8 million deal in foregoing the opportunity to have his contract determined at an arbitration hearing.The Sabres announced the agreement on Monday, five days before...

Gaudreau powers Flames past Canadiens for 8th straight winCALGARY, Alberta (AP) After a miserable start to the season, Johnny Gaudreau and Brian Elliott are rolling right now for the resurgent Calgary Flames.Gaudreau had a goal and three assists, and the Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-0 on Thursday...

AP Hockey WritersFlames coach Bill Peters quits; accused of slurs, abuseBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOBill Peters resigned as coach of the Calgary Flames after it was disclosed he directed racist slurs at a Nigerian-born player in the minors a decade ago and kicked and punched players behind the...

LA Kings suspends mascot after sexual harassment lawsuitLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings has suspended the man who performs as the ice hockey team's mascot after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against him.The team suspended Tim Smith, who portrays Bailey the lion and is the senior...

Capitals hire Arniel, Cashman as assistant coachesARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have hired Scott Arniel and Reid Cashman as assistants on coach Todd Reirden's staff.General manager Brian MacLellan announced the moves Monday. Since Reirden was promoted from associate coach to fill Barry Trotz's role, Arniel and Cashman...

AP Sports WriterBeauvillier scores 3, Islanders hold off Rangers 7-5By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) The first winter storm of the season had Anthony Beauvillier excited about facing the New York Islanders' cross-town rival, and he broke out of a season-long scoring slump in a big way.Beauvillier had...

AP Sports WriterMarleau's goal helps Sharks beat Blackhawks 4-2 to snap skidBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Patrick Marleau celebrated a milestone night with a much-needed goal that built confidence for the slumping San Jose Sharks.Marleau scored while playing in his 800th consecutive game, and the Sharks snapped...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Bettman and Daly put on a lounge show of their ownBy TIM DAHLBERGLAS VEGAS (AP) Just before the most improbable of Stanley Cup Final in the most improbable hockey city around, Gary Bettman and Bill Daly put on a little show of their own.As lounge...

Capitals' Shattenkirk suspended 2 games for chargingNEW YORK (AP) Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has been suspended two games for charging Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kevin Gravel.The NHL announced the suspension Sunday about six hours before the Capitals were to play the Anaheim Ducks. Shattenkirk will miss that...