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Pastrnak scores with 12 seconds left, Bruins edge Stars 3-2DALLAS (AP) David Pastrnak broke a tie with 12 seconds left and the Boston Bruins scored three straight goals in the third period to rally past the fading Dallas Stars 3-2 on Friday night.A scramble followed a faceoff in...

Associated PressTkachuk scores 2 in 3rd to rally Flames past Islanders, 3-2By CHRISTIAN ARNOLDNEW YORK (AP) Matthew Tkachuk leaped into the air and hugged Travis Hamonic after scoring the tiebreaking goal late in the third period.Tkachuk's second in less than 9 1/2 minutes came with 1:05 left and...

It appears the Rick DiPietro era is coming to a close on Long Island. The New York Islanders placed the goaltender on waivers Friday, the team announced on its website. Although logic would suggest the move is the first step toward a potential buyout for DiPietro, general manager Garth Snow declined...

AP Hockey WriterMixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft earlyBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NFL's success virtually drafting players and uncertainty surrounding the hockey this season have led to the possibility of the NHL holding its draft before awarding the Stanley CupAP Photo transref:NYDD201, transref:NYDD202, transref:NY172Eds: UPDATES: With AP Photos.By...

Mangiapane scores 3 times as Flames beat Ducks 6-4CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Andrew Mangiapane had three goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist for Calgary, which trailed 3-1 early in...

AP Sports WriterPenguins' Crosby to return from 2-month absence against WildBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Sidney Crosby is back.The Pittsburgh Penguins captain will be in the lineup on Tuesday night when Pittsburgh faces Minnesota. Crosby hasn't played since undergoing abdominal surgery on Nov. 14.The Penguins have thrived in spite...

Infant daughter of Hurricanes co-captain Staal diesRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes say the infant daughter of team co-captain Jordan Staal has died.Team spokesman Mike Sundheim said Sunday that Staal told him his daughter Hannah died Saturday.Staal missed the team's two games this weekend because of family and...

Russ Conway, writer who brought down hockey union boss, diesLAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) Russ Conway, a hockey writer who was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1992 for his stories about corruption in the NHL Players Association that helped bring down union head Alan Eagleson, has died. He was 70.His...

Smith-Pelly to skip White House visit if Caps win CupLAS VEGAS (AP) Count out Devante Smith-Pelly if the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup and are invited to the White House to celebrate with President Donald Trump.''The things that he spews are straight-up racist and sexist,'' Canada's Postmedia...

AP Sports WriterSharks begin 1st training camp without Marleau in 21 yearsBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) There was something familiar missing in San Jose when the Sharks opened training camp.For the first time since 1996, the Sharks took the ice for their first training camp practice without...

AP Sports WriterChayka steps down as Arizona GM a week before qualifierBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona general manager John Chayka earned a contract extension early this season for building the Coyotes into playoff contenders in four short years.He was being called a quitter by the team in...

AP Sports WriterBruins will scrimmage to stay sharp for Stanley Cup FinalBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins think they've found a way to stay sharp for the Stanley Cup Final while waiting a total of 10 days between games.The Eastern Conference champions will hold a public intrasquad...