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Hughes seals SO win, Devils beat Senators 4-3OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Jack Hughes helped bail out the New Jersey Devils after they gave up a lead in the third period.Kyle Palmieri tied it late in the third period, and Nikita Gusev and Hughes scored in the shootout to lift...

Winnipeg Jets sign Maurice, Cheveldayoff to extensionsWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Winnipeg Jets co-owner Mark Chipman had no doubt general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff and coach Paul Maurice deserved the contract extensions that were announced Thursday.The team has only made the playoffs once since relocating to Winnipeg in 2011 with Cheveldayoff...

Stanley Cup CapsuleBy The Associated PressWASHINGTON CAPITALS vs. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTSCONFERENCE FINALS: Capitals beat Tampa Bay Lightning in 7. Golden Knights beat Winnipeg Jets in 5.SEASON SERIES: Vegas 2-0.STORY LINE: The Capitals finally made the Stanley Cup Final with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom after losing in the first...

Capitals' Winnik loses part of ear blocking shotSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Washington forward Daniel Winnik lost a part of his right ear when he was stuck in the head blocking a shot in the Capitals' 4-2 victory Thursday night at Florida.The only Washington skater who doesn't wear a protective...

Penguins star Sidney Crosby undergoes wrist surgeryPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby underwent arthroscopic wrist surgery on Monday but should be ready to go well before the start of training camp.The team announced the procedure on Tuesday. It did not specify which wrist was injured. General manager...

Canadiens sign former NHL MVP Corey Perry to 1-year dealMONTREAL (AP) Former NHL MVP Corey Perry signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens for $750,000.The 35-year-old winger had five goals and 16 assists in 57 games with Dallas last season. He added five goals and four assists...

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...

Pettersson helps Canucks end skid in 4-2 win over KingsLOS ANGELES (AP) Vancouver rookie Elias Pettersson scored his 13th goal of the season and helped the Canucks snap an eight-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over the struggling Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.Pettersson stole a long,...

AP Sports WriterPreview: Islanders ready to face high-scoring PanthersBy VIN A. CHERWOOThe New York Islanders beat the Florida Panthers in all three meetings during the season. However, the last one was way back in December -- three months before the NHL paused play due to the coronavirus pandemic.Now, the...

Blackhawks place de Haan on IR with right shoulder injuryGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Calvin de Haan on injured reserve Thursday with a right shoulder injury.The 28-year-old de Haan got hurt during Tuesday night's 5-1 loss at Vegas. He had offseason surgery on the same...

Rangers hire Boston University's David Quinn as coachNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have hired Boston University's David Quinn as their new head coach.General manager Jeff Gorton announced the move Wednesday. Quinn is the second college coach hired by an NHL team this month and third in...

Maple Leafs cruise to 4-1 victory over OilersEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Frederik Andersen made 36 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs powered their way to a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and an assist for Toronto, which has won three of...