NHL

AP Hockey WriterBlue Jackets at center of attention as NHL free agency loomsBy JOHN WAWROWVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Where many express concern, Jarmo Kekalainen says he sees only opportunity regarding the uncertain state of the Columbus roster a week before NHL free agency.To Kekalainen, the fear of possibly...

Jan. 1 - Winter Classic: Chicago at Washington.Jan. 22-26 - All-Star break.Feb. 21 - Stadium Series: Los Angeles vs. San Jose at Santa Clara, Calif.April 11 - Regular season ends.

Associated PressSharks rally for 3-2 shootout win over DucksBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks were down late against the Anaheim Ducks, but their confidence never wavered.To hear Logan Couture tell it, the Sharks were too naive to be afraid against the five-time defending Pacific Division...

AP Sports WriterBlues force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Stars, stunned BishopBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDALLAS (AP) Colton Parayko was shooting to score for the St. Louis Blues, and delivered a stunning blow to the Dallas Stars even without getting the puck in the net.Parayko's hard shot from the...

Winnipeg 0 1 0-1Anaheim 0 0 2-2First Period-None.Second Period-1, Winnipeg, Pardy 1 (Perreault, Lowry), 15:43.Third Period-2, Anaheim, Maroon 1 (Fowler, Getzlaf), 10:43 (pp). 3, Anaheim, Silfverberg 1 (Kesler, Despres), 19:39.Shots on Goal-Winnipeg 9-12-8-29. Anaheim 17-5-17-39.Goalies-Winnipeg, Pavelec. Anaheim, Andersen. A-17,415 (17,174). T-2:40.

AP Hockey WritersFlames coach Bill Peters quits; accused of slurs, abuseBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOBill Peters resigned as coach of the Calgary Flames after it was disclosed he directed racist slurs at a Nigerian-born player in the minors a decade ago and kicked and punched players behind the...

AP Hockey WriterBlackhawks' Hossa to miss all next season with skin disorderBy STEPHEN WHYNOChicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will miss the entire upcoming NHL season because of severe side effects from medication to treat a progressive skin condition he's been dealing with for years.The team announced the medical update...

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...

Canucks sign defenseman Alex Biega to 2-year extensionVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Alex Biega to a two-year extension worth an average annual value of $825,000.The 29-year-old has six assists in 31 games this season.He leads the Canucks with 3.1 hits per game and...

AP Sports WriterDown 0-1, Avalanche need to slow down Preds' Filip ForsbergBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Yes, Predators forward Filip Forsberg has watched the video of his jaw-dropping goal against Colorado a couple times, and even he agrees putting the puck through not only his legs but...

Wild defenseman Christian Folin denied qualifying offerST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Wild have extended qualifying offers to eight players, including standout right wings Mikael Granlund and Nino Niederreiter.The moves made Monday were necessary to retain negotiating rights to the restricted free agents. Granlund was second on the...

Maple Leafs release veteran goalie Michal NeuvirthTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs have released veteran goalie Michal Neuvirth, meaning Michael Hutchinson has likely won the backup job.Neuvirth was vying for the No. 2 spot behind Frederik Andersen. But he played just two periods during training camp because of...