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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 Sports WriterThe wait is almost over for NHL teams that missed playoffsBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils hadn't had a layoff like this since ... ever?More than 100 NHL players from New Jersey, Buffalo, Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose, Ottawa, and...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Goalie John Gibson has agreed to a three-year, $6.9 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks.The Ducks announced the deal Monday.The 22-year-old Gibson is considered one of the top young goalies in hockey, and he has won 16 NHL games over the past two seasons...

AP Hockey WriterNow 25 years in, Bettman is never off as NHL commissionerBy STEPHEN WHYNONEW YORK (AP) There's usually another guest at the table when Gary Bettman and his wife, Shelli, go out to dinner with other couples during the NHL playoffs.Friends come to accept the glow of...

AP Hockey WriterVegas' Schmidt suspended for violating NHL's PED policyBy STEPHEN WHYNOVegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt will miss the first 20 games of the season after he was suspended for violating the NHL's performance-enhancing substances policy.It's the league's first suspension under the policy since Jarred Tinordi in 2016...

Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein retires after 12 NHL seasonsNEW YORK (AP) New York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein has retired after playing parts of 12 seasons in the NHL.The Rangers announced the retirement of the 32-year-old on Friday.Klein played in 627 career NHL games with the Rangers and Nashville...

Lightning sign 2019 first-round draft pick Nolan FooteTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed 2019 first-round draft pick Nolan Foote to a three-year entry level contract.The Lightning took the 18-year old forward from Kelowna of the Western Hockey League 27th overall. He is the younger brother...

Associated PressKarlsson leads Vegas past Winnipeg 5-2By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) William Karlsson scored twice, David Perron had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Friday night.Karlsson has six goals and four assists in his last 10 games. He...

AP Sports WriterHall expected to give Coyotes a huge scoring boostBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Taylor Hall wanted out of New Jersey. The Coyotes needed a scoring boost.Arizona's deal with the Devils turned out to be a perfect match for both.Taylor got the change of scenery he wanted,...

Associated PressLightning beat Blackhawks 5-1, take 33 shots in 2ndBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Brayden Point had a goal and two assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning peppered the Chicago Blackhawks with 33 shots in a three-goal second period in a 6-3 victory Sunday night.The 33 shots are the...

AP Hockey WriterBlackhawks' Hossa to miss all next season with skin disorderBy STEPHEN WHYNOChicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will miss the entire upcoming NHL season because of severe side effects from medication to treat a progressive skin condition he's been dealing with for years.The team announced the medical update...

Associated PressHall extends scoring-streak to 19, Devils beat Canadiens 6-4By MIKE FARRELLNEWARK, N.J. (AP) There's no stopping Taylor Hall, unquestionably the New Jersey Devils' most valuable player in their quest to end a five-year playoff drought.Hall extended his point-scoring streak to 19 games, Travis Zajac scored two power-play...