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AP Sports WriterSharks open camp with new captain after Pavelski's departureBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks wasted little time in replacing Joe Pavelski as captain, giving the role to Logan Couture even before starting camp.Figuring out who will wear the ''C'' on the jersey...

Associated PressKane scores 2nd of game in OT to lift Blackhawks over AvsBy DENNIS GEORGATOSDENVER (AP) Patrick Kane scored his second goal of the game 41 seconds into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night.The Blackhawks were on a power play when...

The Latest: Blue Jackets add forward Gustav NyquistBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NHL free agency (all times Eastern):5:15 p.m.After losing two of their top forwards to free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets have added one in free agent in Gustav Nyquist.The 29-year-old Nyquist, who has posted 40 or...

Ranger F Kreider suffers broken foot against FlyersPHILADELPHIA (AP) New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider could miss significant time after suffering a fractured foot in the first period against the Flyers on Friday night.He appeared to get hurt when he blocked a shot by Phillipe Myers early in...

Wild re-sign Rau to 2-year, 2-way contractST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have re-signed forward Kyle Rau to a two-year, two-way contract for more depth up front.The deal was done Wednesday, with $700,000 for Rau in the NHL and $275,000 in the AHL. Rau had 23 goals...

Lightning sign F Tyler Johnson to 7-year, $35-million dealTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tyler Johnson is staying with the Tampa Bay Lightning.The free-agent forward signed a new seven-year, $35 million deal to remain with the Lightning, General Manager Steve Yzerman announced Monday.The 26-year-old Johnson had 19 goals and 26 assists...

AP Sports WriterStars in Stanley Cup Final after being outscored and outshotBy STEPHEN HAWKINSThe Dallas Stars were mired in a six-game losing streak when the season was paused for 4 1/2 months because of the coronavirus pandemic, and have been outscored and outshot since getting inside the NHL bubble.Yet...

Minnesota Wild, defenseman Dumba agree to 5-year, $30M dealST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Wild and Matt Dumba have agreed on a five-year, $30 million deal to keep the 23-year-old defenseman in Minnesota after a breakout year.General manager Paul Fenton announced the deal Saturday with the restricted free agent.Dumba...

Who's hockey's best? McDavid, Matthews, Crosby stir debateTORONTO (AP) Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews? Auston Matthews or Connor McDavid?With debate ramping up about which player sits atop hockey's throne - after some remarkable early performances - Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock's goes in a different direction - Sidney...

Trocheck scores 3 times in 3rd as Panthers beat Oilers 7-5EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Vincent Trocheck had three goals in the third period, Evgenii Dadonov scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-5 on Monday night.Aaron Ekblad and Denis Malgin also scored for the Panthers, who...

Associated PressDucks move into 3rd in Pacific with 6-3 rout of BlackhawksBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Corey Perry has been around the NHL long enough to know how to attack the end of the regular season, and the same is true for the Anaheim Ducks.After some early struggles,...

AP Hockey Writer'Long overdue': White NHL players find their voice on racismBy STEPHEN WHYNOBrian Boyle is a 35-year-old grizzled veteran of 13 National Hockey League seasons who grew up outside Boston.After seeing video of George Floyd's death, Boyle wanted to say something. The Florida Panthers forward, though, wasn't sure...