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Restricted free-agent forward Kyle Connor re-signs with JetsWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The Winnipeg Jets re-signed restricted free-agent forward Kyle Connor on Saturday to a seven-year, $50 million deal.Connor's deal carries an average annual value of $7.14 million.The 22-year-old Connor was the final player general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff needed to...

Anthony Duclair scores twice, Senators beat Red Wings 5-2OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Ottawa Senators took advantage of a timely visit from the struggling Detroit Red Wings.Anthony Duclair scored twice and Ottawa beat Detroit 5-2 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game skid and extend the Red Wings' losing...

AP Sports WriterStars clinch 1st playoff trip since 2016, beating Flyers 6-2By SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Jamie Benn gave a brief nod to Tyler Seguin after sharing a big smile with goalie Anton Khudobin.A trying season for the Dallas captain will continue in the playoffs.The Stars clinched their first...

AP Sports WriterPenguins begin title defense against untested Blue JacketsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Forget about past history and playoff experience. The Pittsburgh Penguins insist those things won't matter when the puck drops on Wednesday night in Game 1 of their first-round series against Columbus Blue Jackets.So what if...

AP Hockey WriterSharks GM gives Boughner `upper hand' to take over as coachBy JOHN WAWROWSan Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson isn’t ready to remove the interim head coach tag from Bob Boughner’s title yet.Noting the Sharks’ season is not officially over with the NHL on hiatus due to...

AP Sports WriterHot streak helps Hurricanes surge into playoff contentionBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have skated their way out of being tied for last place into playoff contention - all in just six weeks.They have been the NHL's best team since Dec. 30, going 14-5-1...

Blue Jackets acquire center Matt Duchene from OttawaOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired Matt Duchene from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for two top prospects on Friday, adding a veteran center as they make a push for a playoff spot.The 28-year-old Duchene, one of the top...

Maple Leafs appoint Kyle Dubas as new general managerToronto (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs stayed in-house for their new general manager, choosing Kyle Dubas on Friday.Dubas joined the team as assistant GM in July 2014. The 32-year-old Dubas is an advocate of analytics and succeeds 75-year-old Lou Lamoriello.Lamoriello...

Associated PressNolan Patrick expected to practice with Flyers on MondayBy MIKE CRANSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers rookie Nolan Patrick is nearing a return from a lengthy absence because of a suspected concussion.General manager Ron Hextall said Saturday he hopes the No. 2 pick in this year's draft will be...

AP Sports WriterHintz scores twice, Stars beat Avalanche 2-1By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Roope Hintz has found his stride. So has Anton Khudobin. So have the Dallas Stars, for that matter.Hintz scored twice, including a short-handed goal in the second period, and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1...

Hurricanes to match Montreal's offer sheet for AhoRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping star forward Sebastian Aho and say they will match the $42 million offer sheet the Montreal Canadiens tendered him.General manager Don Waddell announced the move Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the Canadiens...

AP Hockey WritersNHL extending isolation period for players and staffBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWThe NHL is extending its recommendation for players and staff to self-isolate and stay away from team facilities during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Deputy commissioner Bill Daly on Tuesday confirmed the NHL has asked that players...