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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes traded defenseman Brandon Gormley to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday for defenseman Stefan Elliott.The 23-year-old Gormley appeared in 27 games with the Coyotes last season, finishing with two goals and two assists. He has played in 32 NHL games since Arizona selected...

Panthers expect to hear Roberto Luongo's plans soonSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers expect to hear soon what veteran goaltender Roberto Luongo's plans are regarding next season and beyond.The 40-year-old Luongo has been in the NHL for 19 seasons and is contemplating retiring, returning or perhaps starting next...

AP Sports WriterFlyers inch closer to East playoff spot with win over OttawaBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Oskar Lindblom, Michael Raffl and Scott Laughton scored in the second period to lead the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.The Flyers were 16-23-6...

The New York Islanders are done playing pushovers for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt Moulson scored a goal and assisted on another, Evgeni Nabokov stopped 37 shots, and the Islanders dominated listless Pittsburgh 4-1 on Tuesday night. John Tavares scored for the second straight game for New York while Michael Grabner collected...

Associated PressHertl lifts Sharks past Vegas 2-1 in 20T to force Game 7By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) After winning Game 5 at home to avoid elimination, Tomas Hertl vowed the San Jose Sharks would return to SAP Center for a seventh and decisive game in their opening round...

Associated PressTkachuk, Hamilton lead Flames over Predators, 4-3By JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) If the Flames were weary at the end of their long trip, it didn't show against the Predators.Matthew Tkachuk and Dougie Hamilton each had a goal and an assist in Calgary's 4-3 victory over Nashville on...

Associated PressHughes, Virtanen lead streaking Canucks past Sharks, 5-2By GIDEON RUBINSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jake Virtanen put Vancouver ahead and the first-place Canucks scored four unanswered goals in the third period to extend their winning streak to four games with...

AP Hockey WriterIllness and injury uncertainty abound as NHL camps openBy STEPHEN WHYNOAndrew Copp got a chance to skate in Michigan but isn’t sure how many of his Winnipeg teammates have been on the ice.Voluntary player workouts have been going on for more than a month, but full NHL...

AP Sports WriterDevils say Hall, Maroon, Schneider had postseason surgeryBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils say forwards Taylor Hall and Patrick Maroon and goaltender Cory Schneider have had surgeries since the playoffs ended for them last month.The team says Hall and Maroon are expected to...

AP Sports WriterProvorov's goal, assist help Flyers to 2-1 win over AvsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Second night of a back-to-back on the road - at elevation no less. Losing their goaltender midway through the game. Blocking 33 shots.No wonder Philadelphia coach Dave Hakstol was so complimentary.''Just a gutsy...

AP Sports WriterPredators ready to start chasing Stanley Cup against AvsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The moment the Predators have been waiting for since June 11 finally is here. After failing to force a Game 7 for the Stanley Cup, Nashville is back in the postseason eager...

Stars D-man Johns could be close to return from long absenceFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns could be nearing a return after missing a season and a half because of issues with headaches.The Stars loaned Johns to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League on...