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AP Sports WriterDown 0-1, Avalanche need to slow down Preds' Filip ForsbergBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Yes, Predators forward Filip Forsberg has watched the video of his jaw-dropping goal against Colorado a couple times, and even he agrees putting the puck through not only his legs but...

Associated PressGrubauer makes 27 saves, Avalanche blank Sharks 4-0By MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Valeri Nichushkin's only shot of the game gave Colorado the lead in the first minute. Philipp Grubauer made it stand up for the last 59.''First shot, first goal, we keep working and don't look back,'' Grubauer...

Sharks retain Bob Boughner as coach, removing interim tagSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks have retained Bob Boughner as their coach, removing the interim tag to make him the ninth full-time head coach in franchise history.The Sharks announced their full coaching staffs for the NHL and...

AP Hockey WriterExcitement brewing for NHL expansion team in SeattleBy STEPHEN WHYNOEverywhere longtime NHL coach Dave Tippett goes in Seattle, people ask him two questions.''One, `What's the name going to be?' And two, `Where do I get my tickets?''' Tippett said.The more immediate question is when - not if...

AP Sports WriterDevils introduce Jack Hughes to New Jersey after big weekBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The Devils introduced No. 1 overall pick Jack Hughes to New Jersey on Tuesday - even though he is already sharing the spotlight.The Devils have given notice they might be re-emerging as...

Sparks, Kapanen lead Maple Leafs to 4-1 win over KingsTORONTO (AP) Garret Sparks had a lot of thoughts before his first start of the season earlier this month. He didn't have a chance to overthink his second outing.The backup goalie made 33 saves in place of the injured...

AP Sports WriterDallas ends 5-game losing streak with 4-1 win over FlyersBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Roope Hintz, Esa Lindell and Corey Perry all scored to help the Dallas Stars snap a five-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.Ben Bishop stopped 38...

AP Hockey WriterFlames answer Oilers' trades by acquiring two defensemenBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe latest on the NHL trade deadline (all times Eastern):4:35 p.m.The Calgary Flames have acquired defensemen Erik Gustafsson from Chicago and Derek Forbort from Los Angeles.The Flames sent a 2020 third-round pick to the Blackhawks for Gustafsson and...

Vasilevskiy, Hellebuyk, Rask chosen as NHL Vezina finalistsAndrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been selected as a Vezina Trophy finalist for the third consecutive season, with a shot at becoming the first back-to-back winner of the NHL’s top goalie award in 12 years.Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyk and Boston’s...

AP Sports WriterNow up to speed, Blue Jackets try to rebound against BruinsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Now that the rust has been knocked off, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to even their second-round series with the Boston Bruins.Columbus had eight days off between sweeping Tampa Bay...

Associated PressBlackhawks score 4 in 3rd period to beat Avalanche 5-3By MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) Dominik Kubalik scored the go-ahead goal with 3:17 left and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied in the third period to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Saturday night.Patrick Kane and Kirby Dach scored 28 seconds...

The Tampa Bay Lightning expect to be a healthier team when they host the similarly injury-ravaged Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Jonathan Drouin (undisclosed) missed Tampa Bay’s 1-0 overtime loss at Carolina on Sunday, Jason Garrison (lower-body) sat out the last two and Ryan Callahan (lower-body) missed the past...