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AP Hockey WriterAnalysis: NHL playoffs open with upset-filled first roundBy STEPHEN WHYNOBarry Trotz knows better than most the razor-thin difference between agony and jubilation.A year ago, his Washington Capitals were down 2-0 in their first-round series against Columbus and tied late in the third period of Game 3 when...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes sign GM Chayka to long-term extensionBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed general manager John Chayka to a long-term contract extension.Terms of the deal announced Monday were not disclosed.Chayka has built the Coyotes into playoff contenders since becoming the youngest general manager...

AP Hockey WriterHurricanes get Hamilton in 5-player trade with FlamesBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) Dougie Hamilton got home from a workout, turned on the TV to watch the NHL draft and saw his name on the screen as part of a trade to the Carolina Hurricanes.''That's where I found...

Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa said Monday he won't change how he plays after suffering a severe head injury last season. Hossa was hit illegally in the head by the Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres in Game 3 of the Blackhawks' first-round playoff series on April 17, 2011. Hossa was taken...

The EDMONTON and the OTTAWA will both be gunning for a victory on 2/8/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. EDMONTON vs OTTAWA When: 2/8/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 69 EDMONTON 1.5 (-110) 6.5 -125 105 -180 160 70 OTTAWA TV: 7:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: OTTAWA , EDMONTON Oddsmakers currently have the EDMONTON listed as -180-moneyline favorites versus the OTTAWA, while...

AP Sports WriterKane scores 3 times as Blackhawks beat Wild 5-3By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) While the Chicago Blackhawks have a whole bunch of issues at the moment, they also have Patrick Kane.Kane scored three goals for his first hat trick of the season, and the Blackhawks stopped a...

Flyers remove statue of late singer Kate SmithPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Flyers removed a statue of late singer Kate Smith outside NHL team's arena Sunday, two days after covering it amid allegations of racism against the 1930s star with a popular recording of ''God Bless America.''''The NHL principle...

Ground broken for New York Islanders' $1.3 billion arenaELMONT, N.Y. (AP) Work has begun on a $1.3 billion arena for the New York Islanders hockey team at Belmont Park.The 19,000-seat arena will also include shops, restaurants and a hotel. Work is expected to be completed in time for...

Toews, Blackhawks into playoffs for first time since 2017EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks used to make the playoffs every year, winning the Stanley Cup three times since the captain's NHL debut in 2007.It turns out they still remember how to win in the postseason.Toews...

Sidney Crosby injury timelineBy The Associated PressPittsburgh star Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion and is ruled out of Game 4 of the Penguins' Eastern Conference semifinal with Washington on Wednesday. He has battled concussions and other injuries throughout his career. A brief look at Crosby's injury...

CHICAGO (AP) - Antoine Vermette paid little attention when he was labeled a bust of a late-season acquisition for the Chicago Blackhawks. He didn't get discouraged when he was scratched three times earlier in the NHL postseason.With two game-winning goals in the Stanley Cup Final, Vermette has answered every...

AP Hockey WriterCoyotes acquire Taylor Hall from Devils for picks, prospectsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Arizona Coyotes are looking to end their lengthy playoff drought by adding a player desperate to get back to the postseason himself.Arizona acquired standout winger Taylor Hall from the New Jersey Devils on Monday for three...