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The Latest: Blues' Dunn skates at practice, status uncertainBOSTON (AP) The Latest on media day at the Stanley Cup Final (all times Eastern):1:15 p.m.St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn skated with teammates during practice in preparation for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, but his status is...

AP Hockey WriterCaps' Backstrom appears closer to return from injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Nicklas Backstrom could return to the Capitals' lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final against the Tampa Bay Lightning.Backstrom has missed Washington's past four games with a right hand injury. Coach Barry Trotz...

Predators' Watson arrested on domestic assault chargeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Police in Tennessee have arrested Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson on a charge of domestic assault.Franklin Police Lt. Charles Warner says Watson was arrested Saturday evening. Warner says Watson has been released from jail on $4,500 bond and is...

Bruins sign 42-year-old Zdeno Chara to 1-year extensionBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have signed 42-year-old defenseman Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $2 million contract extension.General manager Don Sweeney made the announcement Saturday, adding the deal through the 2019-20 season includes an additional $1.75 million in performance bonuses.Chara is...

Ducks forward Nick Ritchie ejected in Game 6 vs. PredatorsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Anaheim Ducks left wing Nick Ritchie was ejected from Monday night's Game 6 Western Conference Final game against the Nashville Predators at 11:38 of the opening period after delivering a hard check to Nashville forward Viktor...

Golden Knights acquire Tomas Tatar from Red WingsBy The Associated PressThe Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Tomas Tatar from the Detroit Red Wings for three draft picks.The Red Wings will receive Vegas' 2018 first-round pick, a 2019 second-round pick that originally belonged to the New York Islanders and...

AP Hockey WriterSabres have unfinished business after last season cut shortBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ralph Krueger doesn't consider the Sabres' home opener against the Washington Capitals on Jan. 14 as the start of a new season. Buffalo's second-year coach is approaching it more as a continuation of...

LA Kings sign Trevor Lewis to 4-year contract extensionEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Forward Trevor Lewis has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.The club announced the deal Saturday.Lewis has been a key player on the Kings' depth lines for the past six seasons, playing...

AP Hockey WriterBlues sign Hoffman to tryout agreement for training campBy STEPHEN WHYNOMike Hoffman signed a professional tryout agreement with the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, a possible precursor to him getting a contract for the NHL season prior to opening night.Hoffman will go to training camp with the...

Buffalo C Ryan O'Reilly returns after appendectomyCHICAGO (AP) Buffalo center Ryan O'Reilly is active for the Sabres' game at Chicago after he had an appendectomy during the NHL's holiday break.O'Reilly practiced with the team on Wednesday and participated in the morning skate ahead of Thursday night's matchup with...

Rangers agree to terms with Ryan Strome on $9M, 2-year dealNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers avoided arbitration with center Ryan Strome on Thursday, agreeing to terms on a $9 million, two-year contract.Strome will count $4.5 million against the salary cap through the 2022 season after he...

It appears the Rick DiPietro era is coming to a close on Long Island. The New York Islanders placed the goaltender on waivers Friday, the team announced on its website. Although logic would suggest the move is the first step toward a potential buyout for DiPietro, general manager Garth Snow declined...