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Associated PressMacKinnon has 2 goals and assist, Avalanche beat Canucks 3-1By MICHAEL KELLYDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche stayed relatively quiet at the NHL trade deadline. Now that Nathan MacKinnon is healthy, maybe that's all they need for a playoff push.MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, Mikko Rantanen...

Associated PressConviction of ex-Kings player Voynov dismissed by LA judgeBy MICHAEL BALSAMOLOS ANGELES (AP) A judge has dismissed a misdemeanor domestic abuse conviction against former Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov, a move that could clear a path for his return to the NHL.The judge granted Voynov's request...

Flyers F Lindblom skates with team, recovering from cancerPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom skated with team Tuesday in one of the few times he’s hit the ice since he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.The 23-year-old Lindblom, a native of Sweden, has been...

AP Sports WriterBruins coach Cassidy ready to return to playoffsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Bruce Cassidy knows how to handle the pre-playoff jitters this time.Returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs as a head coach for the first time since 2003, Cassidy is trusting in his team to smooth over...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals promote Reirden to replace Trotz as head coachBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Stanley Cup-champion Washington Capitals have promoted Todd Reirden to head coach, replacing Barry Trotz.General manager Brian MacLellan announced the anticipated move Friday. Reirden had been on Trotz's staff the past four years,...

AP Sports WriterSt. Louis tries to shake those home blues against SharksBy R.B. FALLSTROMST. LOUIS (AP) The rest of the postseason, the St. Louis Blues have home-ice advantage. Now, if they can only capitalize on it.The Blues are in the Western Conference finals for the first time since...

AP Sports WriterRed Wings re-sign Dylan Larkin to $30.5 million, 5-year dealBy LARRY LAGEThe Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Dylan Larkin to a $30.5 million, five-year contract.The team announced the deal with the 22-year-old center on Friday. Larkin was a restricted free agent.He led the team with a career-high...

AP Sports WriterAvs forward Mikko Rantanen in Finland with no deal imminentBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon have a spot open on their top line.For the moment, anyway, until things are resolved with their third dimension, Mikko Rantanen.The Colorado Avalanche are about to open training...

AP Sports WriterYoung scorers lead the way as NHL All-Star weekend arrivesBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) It is only fitting that Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon are serving as captains for this weekend's NHL All-Star game.The three high-scoring forwards are all 23 or younger. They...

The MINNESOTA and the LOS ANGELES will both be gunning for a victory on 11/8/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA WILD vs LOS ANGELES KINGS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PL OU ML 67 MINNESOTA 0 (-110) 5.5 -120 100 -110 -110 68 LOS ANGELES TV: 10:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes trade Max Domi to Canadiens for Alex GalchenyukBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Max Domi had been a cornerstone of the Arizona Coyotes' rebuilding project in the desert. He was young, feisty, skilled and had a great hockey pedigree.Now the Coyotes have a new, young cornerstone...

AP Sports WriterAfter OT loss, Rangers look to regroup at homeBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Sidney Crosby and the defending champion Penguins have looked impressive in jumping out to a 2-0 lead against the Blue Jackets.The same is true for the Blues, who have earned a pair of...