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Red Wings plan to hold training camp in Detroit next seasonDETROIT (AP) The Red Wings plan to hold their training camp for the 2020-21 NHL season at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.Red Wings executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman...

AP Hockey WriterIsles' Lehner thrives after confronting mental health issuesBy STEPHEN WHYNOEAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) A sign hangs above the door between the locker room and the ice at the New York Islanders' practice facility that reads, ''GET BETTER EVERY DAY.''It carries a powerful double meaning for Robin...

AP Sports WriterWard, Hurricanes beat Canadiens 2-0 for 3rd straight winBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Cam Ward has beaten the Montreal Canadiens plenty of times during his long career - but until now, never in a shutout.Ward stopped 27 shots in his second shutout of the season, and...

Bruins' Rask granted leave of absence for personal matterBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins say goaltender Tuukka Rask has been granted a leave of absence from the team for a personal matter.The team didn't offer an explanation, but general manager Don Sweeney said shortly after the announcement on Friday...

AP Sports WriterTexier scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Sabres 4-3By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Rookie Alexandre Texier scored 2:08 into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.Texier beat Linus Ullmark from the right circle off a...

AP Sports WriterBettman: NHL owners not 'looking for a fight' in CBA talksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the owners aren't ''looking for a fight'' when it comes to collective bargaining negotiations with the players.The current CBA runs until 2022, but the league...

AP Hockey WriterBruins, Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final 49 years in makingBy STEPHEN WHYNOSeeing the famous photo of Bobby Orr scoring the 1970 Stanley Cup-winning goal to beat his St. Louis Blues doesn't bring back bad memories for Scotty Bowman.''Not really,'' the legendary coach said. ''Because we didn't...

AP Sports Writer'Saucer-eyed': Caps, others count on rookies in NHL playoffsBy HOWARD FENDRICHARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have never used more rookies during a single postseason than the half-dozen who helped Alex Ovechkin and Co. reach the Eastern Conference final.They're contributing in various ways, including with secondary...

Associated PressHart dives, saves Flyers to get 8th straight victoryBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carter Hart's incredible stop saved the game and the Flyers' winning streak.Hart turned away 41 shots - including a stellar right arm save late in the third period - Sean Couturier and Jakub Voracek scored,...

AP Hockey WriterEmergency goalie: The most unique one-day job in sportsBy STEPHEN WHYNOTom Fenton was in a barber's chair when he got the call. Nathan Schoenfeld was giving his 5-week-old twin boys a bath. Eric Semborski was teaching kids to play hockey at a suburban rink.Within hours, each was...

AP Hockey WriterDivision-winning Blackhawks, Caps, Ducks in different spotsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Three division champions are in three very different positions early in the playoffs.As the Chicago Blackhawks attempt to rebound from a shutout loss to the Nashville Predators, the Washington Capitals hope they've learned a lesson from...

AP Hockey WriterIn NHL first, 4 women selected to officiate prospect gamesBy JOHN WAWROWThe NHL for the first time selected four female officials to work on the ice at prospect tournaments held this weekend.Katie Guay and Kelly Cooke were selected as referees, while Kirsten Welsh and Kendall Hanley will...