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Associated PressBurns, Marleau lead Sharks to 2-1 win over StarsBy GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Patrick Marleau felt reaching a milestone gave him a little extra energy, and he put it to good use.Marleau scored a key goal in his 1,700th NHL game, Brent Burns had a goal...

NHL CalendarBy The Associated Press(All dates set before season was suspended until further notice.)April 4 - Regular season ends.April 8 - Stanley Cup playoffs begin.May 8-24 - IIHF World Championship, Zurich/Lausanne, Switzerland, ccd.June 1-6 - NHL scouting combine, Buffalo, N.Y., ppd.June 13 - Last possible day of Stanley Cup...

Associated PressMarc-Andre Fleury had winning in mind all alongBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Marc-Andre Fleury never believed the expansion Vegas Golden Knights were a team built just for the future, and that losing would be acceptable because it was the inaugural season.On Sept. 13, the three-time Stanley Cup...

AP Hockey WriterCanadiens sign goalie Carey Price to 8-year extensionBy STEPHEN WHYNOCarey Price signed an eight-year contract extension Sunday, likely keeping the franchise goaltender with the Montreal Canadiens for the rest of his career.General manager Marc Bergevin announced the deal on the second day Price was eligible to be...

AP Sports WriterPenguins star Sidney Crosby out with another concussionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The scene brought back jarring memories. Sidney Crosby woozily making his way off the ice after taking a brutal hit from a member of the Washington Capitals. His brain foggy. His immediate future uncertain.The sight...

The Los Angeles Kings were finally able to raise their Stanley Cup banner Saturday. Now they must find the form that helped them win a championship. After a less than inspiring performance in the opener, the Kings will visit the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Los Angeles at Colorado When: 9:00 PM...

Associated PressRinne, Forsberg lead Predators over Kings 5-0By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) After welcoming Filip Forsberg back to the lineup, the Predators looked like the team that made it to the Stanley Cup Final last season.Pekka Rinne made 19 saves, Forsberg had a goal and an assist, and...

Shore, Benn score on power play, Stars beat Ducks 2-1DALLAS (AP) Jamie Benn heard the Dallas home crowd beginning to boo when it appeared that the Stars would continue their power outage.They turned things around in the end with a late surge.Benn and Devin Shore scored power-play goals...

AP Sports WriterOvechkin, Capitals prepare for 'biggest game of life'By FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closer than ever to playing for the Stanley Cup, and he's determined to make the most of the opportunity.''I've never been in this position before,'' he said...

Florida scores 4 in 2nd period, beats Senators 6-3OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators have prided themselves in outworking opponents this season. Their game against Florida was a reminder of what can happen if they don't give a full effort.Frank Vatrano scored the deciding goal as part of...

Associated PressSerendipitous Sharks shrug off controversy up 2-1 vs BluesBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Don't tell San Jose coach Peter DeBoer his Sharks have gotten lucky during their playoff run.''It irks me when you use words like that because this is a team that we've played four or...

AP Sports WriterLA Kings honor Bryant in 1st Staples Center game since crashBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) All the Los Angeles Kings players showed up to Staples Center wearing Kobe Bryant jerseys before the arena's first sporting event since the retired Lakers superstar's death in a helicopter crash.The...