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AP Hockey WriterNHL warns Bruins' Brad Marchand to stop licking opponentsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL has told Brad Marchand to stop licking opponents or the Boston Bruins forward will face punishment.Senior vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell spoke to Marchand and Bruins general manager Don Sweeney on Saturday about...

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 WriterVagabond career brings everyman Boudreau back to MinnesotaBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The last time Bruce Boudreau landed in Minnesota, his dedication to the sport left much to be desired.Now he's back in the capital city as an NHL head coach on his third team,...

Penguins goaltender Murray nearing return from concussionPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is nearing a return from a concussion that's sidelined him for two weeks.Murray faced shots Tuesday before the rest of the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions took the ice. Murray hasn't played since sustaining the...

Golden Knights sign Whitecloud, NCAA free agent to join teamLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have signed Zach Whitecloud to a three-year, entry-level deal, and he is expected to join the NHL club Friday.General manager George McPhee announced the contract Thursday after Whitecloud finished his sophomore season...

Panthers' Micheal Haley enters assistance programNEW YORK (AP) Florida Panthers forward Micheal Haley has entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association assistance program.The NHL and union said Friday that Haley will be away from the team while taking part in the program.''Michael is a valued part of our team and...

AP Sports WriterPotent Lightning display depth, beat Devils 5-2 in Game 1By FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a strong start in the NHL playoffs.The top seed in the Eastern Conference got early goals from four players - none of them named Nikita...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes sign Connor Murphy to 6-year dealBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes locked up two of their best young defenseman on Thursday, signing Connor Murphy to a six-year contract and Michael Stone to a one-year dealMurphy's deal is for $23.1 million with a salary...

AP Hockey WriterOne over Sid: MacKinnon wins Lady Byng for sportsmanshipBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Of course, Nathan MacKinnon wishes he were still playing for the Stanley Cup, but after learning he won another individual award, the Colorado forward found a silver lining.In the friendly rivalry between the...

AP Sports WriterIslanders, Josh Bailey agree to 6-year, $30 million dealBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Josh Bailey agreed to a six-year, $30 million deal Friday to stay with the New York Islanders instead of testing free agency this summer.The 28-year-old forward, selected to his first All-Star appearance...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have activated goalie Jeff Zatkoff from injured reserve after an eight-game absence with a groin injury. The Kings also reassigned goalie Jack Campbell to their AHL affiliate in Ontario. Zatkoff was injured during a morning skate on Oct. 22. He played in just...

AP Hockey WriterReady for some hockey? Green Day song may be new NHL anthemBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL could be on the way to its version of ''Are You Ready For Some Football?''The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC...