NHL

Associated PressBernier, Howard share shutout in Red Wings' win over DevilsBy PAUL HARRISDETROIT (AP) Jonathan Bernier and Jimmy Howard combined for a shutout, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and two assists and the Detroit Red Wings topped the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Friday night for their fourth...

AP Sports WriterFenton ramps up roster revamp as Wild still chase playoffsBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The patience Minnesota Wild general manager Paul Fenton exercised last summer during his first offseason in charge has yielded to a more aggressive approach.Fenton's conclusion about the roster he inherited has...

Associated PressDucks move into 3rd in Pacific with 6-3 rout of BlackhawksBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jakob Silfverberg and Corey Perry each scored twice and the Anaheim Ducks earned points at home for the eighth game in a row, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 on Sunday.Rickard Rakell scored...

AP Hockey WriterBlues must try to slow down Bruins in Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) Jake DeBrusk got a step on Robert Bortuzzo and he was off to the races.Despite missing the net on the breakaway, the message was already sent.Two minutes into the Stanley Cup Final,...

Senators’ Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA assistance programOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan will be away from the team indefinitely while taking part in the NHL/National Hockey League Players' Association assistance program.The NHL and NHLPA made the announcement Wednesday.The Senators issued a statement from general manager Pierre...

AP Hockey WriterSpecial team: Blues penalty kill has them on verge of CupBy STEPHEN WHYNOSomething is missing from the Boston power play.The uninterrupted puck movement and cross-ice passes to a wide open David Pastrnak aren't there anymore. Torey Krug isn't getting the chance to fire away from the top....

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 PressJaden Schwartz scores twice, Blues beat Wild 6-3By JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Jaden Schwartz scored twice and Kyle Brodziak added a short-handed goal in the St. Louis Blues' 6-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.Paul Stastny, Dmitrij Jaskin and Sammy Blais also scored for the...

Red Wings sign Alex Biega to 1-year extensionDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings signed defenseman Alex Biega to a one-year contract extension.The team announced the move Monday. Biega was acquired by the Red Wings in an Oct. 6 trade with Vancouver. He has three points - all assists...

Associated PressBlackhawks slide quietly into an offseason of questionsBy TIM CRONINCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks are taking a closer look at their house after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade.They aren't sure just yet if a complete teardown is necessary.The Blackhawks are heading into...

AP Sports WriterTampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov wins Hart, Lindsay at NHL AwardsBy GREG BEACHAMLAS VEGAS (AP) Nikita Kucherov gratefully accepted the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday night in recognition of his spectacular 128-point regular season in Tampa Bay.He might even be able to enjoy...

Kane scores in overtime, Blackhawks beat Senators 4-3OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks spoiled the Ottawa Senators' home opener with a big finish.Kane scored 38 seconds into overtime to give Chicago a 4-3 victory Thursday night. Alex DeBrincat, Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook also scored,...