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Blue Jackets lock up top-line center Wennberg for 6 yearsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free-agent center Alexander Wennberg to a six-year, $29.4 million contract.The Blue Jackets announced the deal Friday, locking up their top-line center through the 2022-23 season, with a cap hit of...

AP Sports WriterMarchand says left hand is 'good' heading into Cup FinalBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Bruins winger Brad Marchand says his left hand is fine heading into the Stanley Cup Final.He sat out Boston's practice Sunday after being given a ''maintenance day'' by coach Bruce Cassidy. But...

Anaheim Ducks sign No. 6 overall pick D Jamie DrysdaleANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks have signed No. 6 overall pick Jamie Drysdale to a three-year contract.The Ducks announced the entry-level deal Saturday.Drysdale was the second defenseman chosen in the draft last month. The 18-year-old prospect was a...

A leg massage and a few sips of coffee between periods were all Kyle Turris needed to give himself and the slow-starting Ottawa Senators some jump. Turris scored twice, including the winning goal 3:54 into overtime, and added an assist to help the Senators overcome an early two-goal deficit...

AP Hockey WriterSharks re-sign Kevin Labanc to 1-year, $1 million dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOAfter losing a lot of talent in free agency, the San Jose Sharks locked up a young player who should be crucial to their success next season.San Jose on Monday re-signed 23-year-old forward Kevin Labanc to a...

The NEW JERSEY and the PITTSBURGH will both be gunning for a victory on 11/5/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW JERSEY DEVILS vs PITTSBURGH PENGUINS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 5, 2018 Where: PPG PAINTS Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PL OU ML 1 NEW JERSEY 0 (-110) 6.5 110 -130 145 -165 2 PITTSBURGH TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH , NEW JERSEY Oddsmakers...

AP Hockey WriterKuznetsov's status for Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final unclearBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Capitals coach Barry Trotz says he has no update on injured center Evgeny Kuznetsov or his status for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.Kuznetsov left in the...

Associated PressTrocheck scores late winner, Panthers beat Capitals 3-2By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Roberto Luongo spoke eloquently on the ice and then played brilliantly in net.On a night when the Florida Panthers honored the victims of last week's shooting at nearby Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, their veteran...

AP Hockey WriterKings' Laich on unconditional waivers to terminate contractBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Los Angeles Kings have placed forward Brooks Laich on unconditional waivers with the intent of mutually terminating his contract.General manager Rob Blake confirmed the move Sunday. The Kings had assigned Laich to the American Hockey League's Ontario...

AP Hockey WriterNHL provides playoff hub teams a few tastes of `home'By JOHN WAWROWTORONTO (AP) There's no ear-splitting cannon booming from the stands in Columbus every time the Blue Jackets score. Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, isn't parading through the arena. No one's firing up any sirens in...

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,...

Associated PressVarlamov, Nelson lead Islanders past Lightning 5-1By MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The New York Islanders showed they have more than just a strong defense.Semyon Varlamov stopped 31 shots, Brock Nelson scored twice in the third period, and the Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Monday...