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AP Hockey WriterHurricanes get Hamilton in blockbuster trade with FlamesBy STEPHEN WHYNODALLAS (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman Dougie Hamilton on Saturday as part of a blockbuster trade with the Calgary Flames at the NHL draft.Carolina got Hamilton, winger Micheal Ferland and prospect Adam Fox from Calgary for...

'Undrafted but undaunted': Oilers' Colby Cave dies at 25TORONTO (AP) Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave died Saturday after a brain bleed this week. He was 25.The NHL club confirmed Cave's death with a statement from his family:''Our Colby was loved dearly by us, his family and friends, the...

The NASHVILLE and the ANAHEIM will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 10:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NASHVILLE PREDATORS vs ANAHEIM DUCKS When: 10:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: Honda Center, Anaheim, California ROT TEAM PL OU ML 57 NASHVILLE 0 (-110) 5.5 -105 -115 -160 140 58 ANAHEIM TV: 10:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: ANAHEIM , NASHVILLE Oddsmakers currently have the NASHVILLE listed...

AP Hockey WriterLightning finally know when, where they open East finalBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) After winning to advance to the Eastern Conference final, the Tampa Bay Lightning went a few days not knowing when, where or who they would be playing next.Because of the unique circumstances of...

Queen portrait that hung in Winnipeg arena looking for homeWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The large portrait of Queen Elizabeth II that once watched over hockey games at Winnipeg Arena is again looking for a home.Believed to be the largest known portrait of the queen at 21 by 15 feet...

2019 NHL draft to be held in VancouverVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The 2019 NHL draft will be held in Vancouver.The league announced the decision Wednesday and noted it will help the hometown Canucks launch their 50th season later that year. The two-day event will be June 21-22 at...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBABy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWHockey became the latest sport to finalize a return during a global pandemic after NHL owners and players approved an agreement Friday to resume the season - and with it an assurance of labor...

AP Hockey WriterBerube's Blues living dangerously, on verge of winning CupBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) Craig Berube's bunch likes to live dangerously.In Game 5 alone, Ivan Barbashev got away with a high hit on Marcus Johansson and Zach Sanford got his elbow up into Torey Krug's head and avoided...

AP Sports WriterToffoli scores NHL's first outdoor hat trick, Kings beat AvsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Col. (AP) Tyler Toffoli will remember the Los Angeles Kings' 3-1 win over Colorado on Saturday night at the Air Force Academy for so many reasons.The thundering jets' flyover. The cadets high-fiving...

NHL goalie equipment continues to shrink, premium on scoringBy The Associated PressWinnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recently stopped a puck near his collarbone. It was a shot that, in years past, he might not have thought about twice.This time, it hurt.''Didn't feel very good,'' Hellebuyck said.He and his fellow...

Associated PressBlackhawks looking to old, new faces in quest for CupBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Following a second straight first-round playoff flop last April, the Chicago Blackhawks responded with roster changes that cut all the way to their core of high-priced stars.Chicago reacquired fan favorites Patrick Sharp and Brandon...

CHICAGO (AP) Jonathan Toews scored 51 seconds into overtime and Corey Crawford made 39 saves as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks 1-0 on Monday night in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals.Crawford earned his second straight shutout and No. 14 for his career as...