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Blues acquire defenseman Justin Faulk in trade with 'CanesST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues acquired All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Joel Edmundson and a prospect.The Blues also announced Faulk had signed a seven-year contract extension worth $45.5 million...

AP Sports WriterLightning eye bounce-back performance against CapitalsBy FRED GOODALLBRANDON, Fla. (AP) Jon Cooper is confident the Tampa Bay Lightning will be fine.Experience tells the coach and his players they shouldn't be overly concerned about losing the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals at home.The way the...

Kings begin coaching search after letting go of DesjardinsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings said Sunday that Willie Desjardins is not a candidate to become the next head coach after serving in an interim role for most of the season.''We thanked Willie Desjardins for his effort and...

Oilers overcome melting ice, Jets to win 3-0WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Edmonton had to sit through a two-hour delay due to melting ice in the outdoor game at Winnipeg, and then recorded a 3-0 win over the Jets on Sunday.Cam Talbot made 31 saves and the Oilers scored all...

AP Hockey WriterNY Rangers select Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in NHL draftBy JOHN WAWROWAlexis Lafreniere wanted to take the stage at Montreal's Bell Centre near his home and hear his name announced at the NHL draft.The playmaking forward had to settle for being selected first overall by the...

Luke Bryan opening Game 6 broadcast from honky-tonk roofNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Country star and Predators fan Luke Bryan will open NBC's broadcast of Game 6 on Sunday night singing a song from the rooftop of the honky-tonk Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge.The two-time Country Music Association entertainer of...

All-Star D Victor Hedman out for Lightning with illnessLOS ANGELES (AP) All-Star defenseman Victor Hedman is sitting out of the Tampa Bay Lightning's game at Los Angeles.The Lightning made the announcement Monday, shortly before the opening faceoff.Hedman participated in the pregame warmup, but left early. The Lightning didn't...

AP Sports WriterDevils owner Josh Harris having a very good year in sportsBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Josh Harris is finally having some fun being an owner of sports franchises in three cities, three leagues and two continents.It's been a long wait for Harris, who has led investment...

AP Sports WriterGoalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasonsBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Roberto Luongo wanted to keep playing and keep chasing the elusive Stanley Cup, largely because he believes the Florida Panthers are finally in position to be a playoff contender.His body wanted otherwise.And Luongo ultimately...

Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri suspended 3 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri was suspended for three games Friday for boarding Boston forward Tommy Wingels during Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.Kadri was assessed a major penalty for charging and a game misconduct midway...

Wild's Parise has ailing back, will miss at least 2 gamesST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild will start the regular season without veteran left wing Zach Parise, who has been slowed by a back injury.General manager Chuck Fletcher said after practice Monday that Parise would not travel...

AP Hockey WriterStars, Golden Knights reach 'chess match' part of West finalBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Tyler Seguin tried to answer what happened in the Western Conference final to the Dallas offense that lit it up last round.''Two different teams - or Vegas is a different team,'' he...