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Sens GM Dorion says Boucher was first choice to fill vacancyOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Pierre Dorion said he knew he had found the next Ottawa Senators head coach after his first meeting with Guy Boucher.The new Senators GM said Boucher was the first candidate he interviewed for the position...

AP Hockey WriterEichel draws on NFL Bills' success to motivate NHL SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Jack Eichel doesn't have to search far back or long to see what it's like to win in Buffalo.The Sabres captain need only look to members of the NFL's Buffalo Bills -...

AP Hockey WriterPenguins erase 2-goal deficit, beat Capitals 3-2 in Game 1By STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Patric Hornqvist, Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel scored in a 4:49 span to help the Pittsburgh Penguins rally to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the second-round...

AP Hockey WriterPlayers brace for moves as NHL trade deadline approachesBy JOHN WAWROWThomas Vanek remembers waking up in Edmonton, Alberta, and turning on the TV in his hotel room to find out where he was heading.It was March 5, 2014, the NHL's trade deadline day, and Vanek's bags were...

Blackhawks place D Connor Murphy on long-term IRCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Connor Murphy on long-term injured reserve.Murphy hurt his groin Tuesday night in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He has no points in six games this season.The Blackhawks also recalled...

Potvin announces retirement as TV broadcaster for PanthersSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Hockey Hall of Famer Denis Potvin has announced his retirement as a television broadcaster for the Florida Panthers.Potvin, a former captain for the New York Islanders, was part of the Panthers' first broadcast team in 1993-94 and spent...

Henrique scores twice, Devils beat Canucks 5-1VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Adam Henrique scored twice, Derek Grant had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday.Brendan Guhle and Sam Steel also scored for the Ducks, who have wins in two of their...

Coyotes sign Dvorak to 6-year contract extensionGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed center Christian Dvorak to a six-year contract extension averaging $4.45 million per year.The deal, announced Thursday, will keep Dvorak in Arizona through 2024-25.The 22-year-old Dvorak was Arizona's third-leading goal scorer with 15 last season...

AP Hockey WriterRangers have work to do despite having top pick in NHL draftBy JOHN WAWROWNew York Rangers president John Davidson refuses to get ahead of himself with his team in the unique position of holding the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft while also coming off an...

Coyotes coach Tocchet on leave, dealing with family illnessGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have granted head coach Rick Tocchet a leave of absence while he deals with a family illness.Coyotes general manager John Chayka made the announcement Monday. He said assistant coach John MacLean will assume the...

Fisher scores in 1st game back, Predators top Canucks in OTVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Mike Fisher's return to the Predators quickly became a coming-out-of-retirement party.Fisher scored in his first game back and Calle Jarnkrok won it 43 seconds into overtime as Nashville beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on...

Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk dies of cancer at 57By The Associated PressDale Hawerchuk, a hockey phenom who became the face of the Winnipeg Jets en route to the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer.The Ontario Hockey League's Barrie...