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Coyotes recall goalie Peters to serve as emergency backupGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have recalled goalie Justin Peters from the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL to serve as an emergency backup after starter Mike Smith injured his left leg.Smith was injured in Tuesday night's game against Ottawa...

New Jersey Devils sign second-round pick, Nathan BastianNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed second-round draft pick Nathan Bastian to a three-year, entry-level contract.Executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero announced the signing of the 41st overall pick in the recent draft Wednesday.The 18-year-old right...

AP Hockey WriterShea Weber quickly making his presence felt in MontrealBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Shea Weber didn't have to turn far to get the lowdown on Montreal upon learning he had been traded to the Canadiens.Standing immediately next to Weber was good friend and former Canadiens defenseman...

Hall double lifts Devils over road-weary DucksBy The Associated PressNEWARK, New Jersey (AP) New Jersey's Taylor Hall made his new fans very happy with two power-play goals in a 4:11 span of the second period as the Devils posted their first win of the season; a 2-1 over...

AP Hockey WriterShea Weber quickly making his presence felt in MontrealBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Shea Weber didn't have to turn far to get the lowdown on Montreal upon learning he had been traded to the Canadiens.Standing immediately next to Weber was good friend and former Canadiens defenseman...

Landeskog's overtime winner lifts Avalanche over PenguinsPITTSBURGH (AP) Colorado's Gabriel Landeskog redirected a shot by Nathan MacKinnon into the net 22 seconds into overtime for his second goal of the game, giving the Avalanche a 4-3 win at Pittsburgh on Monday.Landeskog tied the game with 6:32 left in...

Islanders edge Ducks in OT for first win of seasonNEW YORK (AP) New York's Josh Bailey scored 54 seconds into overtime to give the Islanders a 3-2 victory over Anaheim in their first home game of the new season on Sunday.Brock Nelson and John Tavares also scored for...

AP Hockey Writer'Enough's enough:' Capitals aim to fix early power-play woesBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Any time an opponent sizes up the Washington Capitals and looks for a way to stop them, the power play is on the agenda.It's easy to see why: the Capitals have had a...

Rangers agree to contract with free agent forward FontaineNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers agreed to terms Sunday with free agent forward Justin Fontaine on a two-way contract and assigned him to Hartford of the American Hockey League.Fontaine, 28, has skated in 197 NHL games over three...

Penguins down Ducks on Kessel power-play goalBy The Associated PressPITTSBURGH (AP) Phil Kessel's power-play goal in the second period stood as the winner in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in their NHL match on Saturday night.Ian Cole and Conor Sheary also scored for the...

Marner, Brown score to help Leafs beat Bruins 4-1TORONTO (AP) The last time Mitch Marner remembers attending a Maple Leafs game as a fan, Mats Sundin returned to Air Canada Centre as a Vancouver Canuck.Over seven years later, Sundin was back to see his No. 13 raised to...

Associated PressNewcomers Staal, Stewart lead Wild to 4-3 win against JetsBy BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Chris Stewart brought his usual energy in his return to the Wild's home ice, and new recruit Eric Staal finished Minnesota's comeback in its home opener.Stewart had a goal, an assist and...