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Wild's Zucker out 4-6 weeks after surgery on broken legST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker will miss the next four to six weeks after surgery to repair a broken right leg suffered in a recent game.The Wild announced Friday night that Zucker's operation by...

Blue Jackets re-sign free agents Bjorkstrand and MurrayCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Oliver Bjorkstrand and defenseman Ryan Murray.The 23-year-old Bjorkstrand, the team's fifth-leading scorer last season with 11 goals and 29 assists, signed a three-year pact worth $7.5 million.The 24-year-old Murray accepted the...

Associated PressFleury shuts out former team; Knights defeat PenguinsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wasn't happy with his performance in his return to Pittsburgh two seasons ago.He had a much better time Saturday night.Fleury stopped 29 shots against his former team, leading the Golden...

AP Hockey WriterBruins to lock arms for anthems to promote racial equalityBy STEPHEN WHYNOBoston Bruins players plan to lock arms during the U.S. and Canadian anthems to promote racial equality, while members of the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins lined up together Tuesday before the first exhibition game of...

AP Sports WriterDown 0-2 and still scoreless, Blackhawks remain confidentBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks know one thing with an absolute certainty: They must play better.Scoring their first goal against Pekka Rinne this postseason would be a good start.Instead, the Western Conference's top seed trails...

AP Sports WriterZibanejad scores in OT, Rangers beat rival Islanders 4-3By VIN A. CHERWOOUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) When the puck came to Mika Zibanejad in overtime, he knew what he wanted to do.Zibanejad scored 28 seconds into the extra period and the New York Rangers recovered after giving up...

CHICAGO (AP) - The NHL has suspended Chicago Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo for six games for cross checking Winnipeg Jets forward Mathieu Perreault.The punishment stems from a hit during Friday's loss to the Jets when he cross checked Perreault across the back in the closing seconds of the second...

AP Hockey WriterMarleau leaves Sharks to sign 3-year deal with Maple LeafsBy STEPHEN WHYNOPatrick Marleau has left the San Jose Sharks to sign an $18.75 million, three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.Marleau will count $6.25 million against the salary cap through the 2019-20 season. General manager Lou Lamoriello...

AP Hockey WriterNHL addressing goalies' issues with smaller chest protectorsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJames Reimer keeps flinching and he doesn't like it.Several times in practice already this season, the Florida Panthers goaltender has braced for a shot up high because he is wearing smaller, more formfitting chest and arm protectors required...

Yankee Stadium will host a pair of NHL games next season, with the New York Rangers playing the New Jersey Devils on Jan. 26 and the Rangers meeting the Islanders three days later. The NHL is increasing its popular outdoor games, which in the past had been limited to on...

Associated PressHellebuyck, Jets continue roll with 2-1 win against WildBy BRIAN HALLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck found a new trainer to work with in the offseason to continue his development.Hellebuyck's work with the trainer, who also trains Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnky, is paying...

Kings center Anze Kopitar sidelined by illnessLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles center Anze Kopitar sat out the Kings' game Thursday night against the New York Islanders because of illness.Kopitar has two goals in the Kings' first six games and is tied for the team lead with Ilya Kovalchuk...