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The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on 1/11/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia ROT TEAM PL OU ML 55 PITTSBURGH 0 (-110) 5.5 105 -125 105 -125 56 WASHINGTON TV: 8 p.m. ET,...

The San Jose Sharks and the Calgary Flames will both be gunning for a victory on 1/11/2017 at 9:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames When: 9:30 PM ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Where: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta ...

Predators claim forward Derek Grant off waivers from SabresNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have claimed forward Derek Grant off waivers from Buffalo.The Predators announced the move Wednesday.Grant, 26, has three assists in 35 games for Buffalo this season, and he has six assists in 75 career NHL...

AP Hockey WriterNHL All-Star Game rules force tough omissions on rostersBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The NHL All-Star Game's 3-on-3, four-team tournament format put an intriguing spin on a staid exercise when it was introduced last season.The format also essentially guaranteed a few glaring snubs when the All-Star...

Ducks acquire G Jhonas Enroth from Leafs for 7th-round pickANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goalie Jhonas Enroth to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2018 draft.The Ducks announced the deal late Tuesday night.Enroth is expected to join the Ducks'...

Associated PressJarnkrok's OT winner leads Predators over Canucks, 2-1By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Calle Jarnkrok scored a short-handed goal with 1.5 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.With time ticking down in the extra frame,...

AP Hockey WriterDurability defined: Caps' Ovechkin on verge of 1,000 pointsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen the Washington Capitals signed Alex Ovechkin to a $124 million, 13-year contract eight years ago, the long-term commitment and first nine-digit deal in NHL history represented a significant risk.Owner Ted Leonsis and former general manager George...

When the Washington Capitals signed Alex Ovechkin to a $124 million, 13-year contract eight years ago, the long-term commitment and first nine-digit deal in NHL history represented a significant risk. Owner Ted Leonsis and former general manager George McPhee's concerns were about possible injury. But now that Ovechkin is one...

MONTREAL (AP) Alex Ovechkin knows Maurice ''Rocket'' Richard's name, mainly from the six times he won the trophy named after the Montreal Canadiens' great as the top NHL goal-scorer of the year. The name came up again Monday night when the Washington star scored career goal 544, tying Richard's total...

MONTREAL (AP) Max Pacioretty will have to wait at least another year to get his time in the All-Star spotlight. The Montreal Canadiens' captain was left off this year's All-Star roster despite being one of the league's most consistent scoring threats. He built a strong case for this month's event in...

TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs hope they've found an answer to their uncertain backup goaltender position, acquiring 33-year-old Curtis McElhinney off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The Leafs needed someone who could help lighten the load of Frederik Andersen who's started 33 of the team's 39...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The rosters for the NHL All-Star Game are brimming with top-shelf talent, though they lack an unusual fan-picked favorite like John Scott. Rookies Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine were among the 40 players selected Tuesday for the NHL's 62nd midseason showcase at Staples Center. The Chicago Blackhawks...