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AP Sports WriterCapitals replace Holtby in goal for 3rd period of Game 2By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Wearing a blue baseball hat instead of a hockey mask, sitting on the Washington Capitals bench instead of guarding their net, Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby shook his head as his replacement...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks keep Coyotes winless with 4-2 victoryBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Lance Bouma scored on a rebound with 4:24 left in the third period, Corey Crawford stopped 27 shots and the Chicago Blackhawks kept the Arizona Coyotes winless with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.The Coyotes have...

Islanders' Boychuk retires due to lingering eye injuryEAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk has decided to retire as a result of an eye injury sustained last season.The Islanders on Wednesday announced Boychuk's decision to end his 13-year NHL career after the player had numerous...

AP Hockey WriterFlyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in '19-20By STEPHEN WHYNOThe Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers will open next season in Prague and the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning will play two games in Stockholm as part of the NHL's Global Series.Chicago and Philadelphia will face...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBABy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWPro hockey's return is potentially three weeks away, and with it an assurance of labor peace through September 2026.In separate votes announced Friday, the NHL board of governors and members of the NHL Players'...

AP Hockey Writers'A step toward normalcy' - NHL shapes a return to play planBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNORosy as the news might sound, Gary Bettman made no promises in announcing the NHL has the framework of a plan in place to return to the ice.''We hope,'' the commissioner...

Associated PressPanthers eliminated from playoffs despite win vs SabresBy PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Record-setting wins don't get much hollower than Florida's victory Saturday night.The Panthers were eliminated from playoff contention, even after Vincent Trocheck scored late in the third period to help hold off the Buffalo Sabres 4-3...

AP Hockey WriterHoffman scores in OT, Panthers beat Capitals 5-4By STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Roberto Luongo doesn't want to think about the long climb the Florida Panthers would have to make get to the playoffs.Each victory gets them a little closer, and they've won two in a row and...

AP Hockey WriterOvechkin slays demons on first trip to Stanley Cup FinalBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Raw emotion came from Alex Ovechkin as he wore an ''Eastern Conference champions'' hat for the first time.''Oh my God,'' he said. ''It's unbelievable. I can't explain my emotions. I'm just happy...

Draisaitl helps Oilers rout Ducks 7-1 to force Game 7EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Edmonton Oilers bounced back from a tough loss in the last game with a resounding win, and put the pressure on the Anaheim Ducks.Leon Draisaitl had three goals and two assists, Mark Letestu added two...

AP Hockey WriterBettman: NHL players have to decide to pay now or laterBy JOHN WAWROWNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman warned players Wednesday they are likely going to have to pay one way or another to make up for the league's projected lost revenue whenever the 2020-21 season gets underway.Speaking on...

The DALLAS and the NASHVILLE will both be gunning for a victory on 10/12/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DALLAS vs NASHVILLE When: 8:00 PM  ET, Thursday, October 12, 2017 Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee ROT TEAM PL OU ML 5 DALLAS 0 (-110) 5.5 -130 110 105 -125 6 NASHVILLE TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), FSN Tennessee (Nashville) LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Stars 4, Predators 3 Oddsmakers currently...