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AP Hockey WriterIIHF encouraged by NHL's potential return to Olympics in '22By JOHN WAWROWInternational Ice Hockey Federation chief Rene’ Fasel is encouraged after learning the NHL's pending labor deal opens the possibility of the world's best players returning to the Olympics.Aside from the uncertainty raised by the coronavirus pandemic,...

AP Hockey WriterJets jump on Golden Knights early, open series with 4-1 winBy LARRY LAGEWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Dustin Byfuglien scored about a minute after the puck dropped and the Winnipeg Jets built a three-goal lead early in the first period and went on to beat the Vegas Golden...

Carolina re-signs GM Don Waddell to multi-year extensionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed team president and general manager Don Waddell to a contract extension.Owner Tom Dundon announced the signing of the multi-year deal Monday, but team officials did not disclose its specific length or terms.The 60-year-old...

Chris Kunitz scored a hat trick in the Pittsburgh Penguins' Super Bowl Sunday visit to the nation's capital, leading a 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals that reflected both teams' fortunes so far in the lockout-shortened season. Kris Letang, Paul Martin and Matt Cooke also scored, Sidney Crosby had three...

AP Sports WriterStars' Seguin had strained left calf after cut to AchillesBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Tyler Seguin missed the last 11 games of the playoffs for the Dallas Stars with a strained left calf that was weakened by sitting out the final 10 games of the regular...

The Latest: Penguins' Bryan Rust in Game 2 lineupPITTSBURGH (AP) The Latest on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins (all times local):---8:30 p.m.The Pittsburgh Penguins got a boost in Game 2, getting winger Bryan Rust on the ice after...

LA Kings win competition to sign free agent Daniel BrickleyLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with coveted free-agent defenseman Daniel Brickley on Thursday.Los Angeles also signed forward Mikey Eyssimont to a two-year, entry-level deal.Brickley had 10 goals and 25 assists in 40 games this...

Edmonton Oilers' Colby Cave dies at 25 after brain bleedTORONTO (AP) Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after a brain bleed this week. He was 25.The NHL club confirmed Cave's death with a statement from his family:''Our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends,...

AP Hockey WriterConcussion spotter couldn't pull Crosby for hitting boardsBy STEPHEN WHYNOA week after he was knocked out of playoff game with a concussion, Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby slid headfirst into the boards during another tense game against the Washington Capitals.He did not come out of Game 6 on...

AP Hockey WritersNHL players allowed to go home, isolate until end of MarchBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWNHL players have been told they can go home and must self-isolate there until the end of March, suggesting any potential return to play is many weeks away.The National Hockey League and...

AP Sports WriterHalf the Devils roster has never played in NHL postseasonBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils are heading into the playoffs for the first time since 2012 and not surprisingly half the roster has never competed in a NHL postseason game.The newbies in the...

Selanne, Jets top Oilers 6-5 in Heritage Classic alumni gameWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The Finnish Flash was back at in front of his loving Winnipeg Jets fans.Teemu Selanne scored his second goal on a penalty shot with 4 second left to give the Jets a 6-5 victory over Wayne...