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Associated PressSharks rally for 3-2 shootout win over DucksBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks were down late against the Anaheim Ducks, but their confidence never wavered.To hear Logan Couture tell it, the Sharks were too naive to be afraid against the five-time defending Pacific Division...

Backup goalie Raanta expected to miss 7-10 daysNEW YORK (AP) New York Rangers backup goalie Antti Raanta is expected to be out for 7 to 10 days with a lower-body injury.Raanta left Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Montreal Canadiens after the first period.The Rangers recalled goaltender Magnus Hellberg...

AP Hockey WriterTrying to keep Trotz is first priority for champion CapitalsBy STEPHEN WHYNODULLES, Va. (AP) Barry Trotz thought of mentors and friends Jack Button, Tommy Ebright, David Poile and Wayne Fleming when he lifted the Stanley Cup over his head.The Washington coach didn't think about his future,...

Wereknski a key to Blue Jackets and not just the blue lineBy The Associated PressCOLUMBUS BLUE JACKETSLAST SEASON: 50-24-8, third in Metropolitan Division. Eliminated by Pittsburgh in first round of playoffs.COACH: John Tortorella, third year, 84-57-16.ADDED: LW Artemi Panarin.LOST: C William Karlsson, C Sam Gagner, LW Scott Hartnell, LW...

Hurricanes spoil Karlsson's return, beat Senators 5-2OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes keep trying to do their part to preserve their slim playoff hopes.Phillip Di Giusseppe and Jordan Staal each had a goal and assist to lead the Hurricanes to a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on...

The TORONTO and the SAN JOSE will both be gunning for a victory on 11/15/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS vs SAN JOSE SHARKS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 15, 2018 Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California ROT TEAM PL OU ML 17 TORONTO 0 (-110) 6 105 -125 120 -140 18 SAN JOSE TV: 10:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION:...

Bruins sign US Olympic star Ryan Donato to entry-level dealBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have signed Ryan Donato to a two-year, entry-level deal and say the U.S. Olympic star could play for them right away.Donato had 26 goals and 17 assists for 43 points in 29 games this...

Associated PressOttawa tops Colorado 4-3 to sweep series of 2 Sweden gamesBy KAREL JANICEKSTOCKHOLM (AP) Mike Hoffman scored two goals to help the Ottawa Senators beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Saturday for a sweep of their two regular-season games in Sweden.Mark Stone and Johnny Oduya also scored...

AP Hockey WriterHow long interview period changed course of NHL free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOArtemi Panarin did not have to imagine what he might look like in a New York Rangers uniform.His likeness in Rangers blue adorned the giant video screens at Madison Square Garden with the message ''Welcome Artemi''...

DENVER (AP) DENVER (AP) - John Mitchell scored at 3:35 of overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Monday night.Mitchell got the winner when he took a pass from Matt Duchene in the right circle and beat goalie Darcy Kuemper with a shot that...

Stars C Martin Hanzal set for season-ending back surgeryDALLAS (AP) Dallas Stars center Martin Hanzal is set for back surgery that will end his injury-plagued season.General manager Jim Nill said Friday the expected recovery time is six to seven months.Hanzal, who signed a $14.25 million, three-year contract on...

AP Sports WriterMcDavid, Draisaitl help unbeaten Oilers defeat Rangers 4-1By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Connor McDavid scored the tiebreaking goal and Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, all in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday for their...