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AP Hockey WriterLaviolette, Sullivan meet in 1st all-US coaches Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOHockey history will be made for American coaches in the Stanley Cup Final.The Cup has been handed out 89 times to the champion of the NHL since 1927. For the first time, two American coaches will face...

Hurricanes to host outdoor game at NC State in 2021RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes will host an outdoor hockey game at N.C. State's Carter-Finely Stadium on Feb. 20, 2021, the NHL announced Saturday night.Carolina's opponent for the 12th NHL Stadium Series game is to be determined. It...

Associated PressTkachuk, Hamilton lead Flames over Predators, 4-3By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Matthew Tkachuk and Dougie Hamilton each had a goal and an assist in the Calgary Flames' 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.Mark Jankowski and Curtis Lazar also scored, and David Rittich made 29...

Associated PressThornton scores as Sharks top Blue Jackets 3-1By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joe Thornton scored and moved into a tie for 11th place on the NHL's career list for games played as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Thursday night.Thornton, who...

The DALLAS and the COLORADO will both be gunning for a victory on 12/3/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS vs COLORADO When: 8:00 PM  ET, Sunday, December 3, 2017 Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PL OU ML 57 DALLAS 0 (-110) 6 -105 -115 -105 -115 58 COLORADO TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), Altitude (Colorado) LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Stars 3, Avalanche 2 Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterLightning, Bruins, Avalanche, Flyers eye clinching seriesBy FRED GOODALLOne victory away from advancing in the NHL playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers feel a sense of urgency to finish the task as soon as possible.It doesn't matter that the teams, up...

Hudon helps Canadiens pound Senators 8-3OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Charles Hudon scored his first two career goals and had an assist, helping the Montreal Canadiens roll to an 8-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.Artturi Lehkonen also scored twice for the Canadiens (4-7-1), and Shea Weber had...

Sharks hire Dave Barr as assistant coachSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have hired Dave Barr as an assistant coach on Peter DeBoer's staff.Barr will serve as the team's ''eye in the sky'' this season. Barr had previously worked with DeBoer for four years in New...

AP Sports WriterToffoli scores NHL's first outdoor hat trick, Kings beat AvsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Col. (AP) Tyler Toffoli will remember the Los Angeles Kings' 3-1 win over Colorado on Saturday night at the Air Force Academy for so many reasons.The thundering jets' flyover. The cadets high-fiving...

AP Hockey WriterOvechkin slays demons on first trip to Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Raw emotion came from Alex Ovechkin as he wore an ''Eastern Conference champions'' hat for the first time.''Oh my God,'' he said. ''It's unbelievable. I can't explain my emotions. I'm just happy...

AP Hockey WriterCaps' Backstrom appears closer to return from injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Nicklas Backstrom could return to the Capitals' lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final against the Tampa Bay Lightning.Backstrom has missed Washington's past four games with a right hand injury. Coach Barry Trotz...

AP Sports WriterBruins eliminate 'Canes, get time to plan for repeat Cup runBy JIMMY GOLENThe Boston Bruins dispatched the Carolina Hurricanes in five games, and now they have time.Time for David Pastrnak to fully heal. Time for Jaroslav Halak to settle in as the No. 1 goaltender. And time...