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Capitals’ Hathaway suspended 3 games for spittingNEW YORK (AP) Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been suspended three games for spitting on an opponent.The NHL announced Hathaway's suspension Wednesday after a hearing with him. He will forfeit $24,194 in salary.Toward the end of a heated brawl between the...

AP Sports WriterLucky 13: Penguins survive rocky path to playoff spotBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Erik Gudbranson didn't want to be ''that guy,'' the one who whooped it up after the Pittsburgh Penguins locked down a playoff spot for the 13th straight year with a win over the Detroit...

AP Hockey WritersAP source: NHLPA board voting on playoff format to returnBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWThe NHL Players' Association's executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return to play format, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.The person spoke to The Associated...

Penguins G Matt Murray close to return from concussionPITTSBURGH (AP) Penguins goaltender Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that's kept him out for the past three weeks.Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley...

Associated PressKreider scores twice as Rangers topple DucksBy MICHAEL DOMINSKINEW YORK (AP) Chris Kreider scored twice and the New York Rangers beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist, while Filip Chytil and Brett Howden also scored...

AP Sports WriterKnights, Caps try to keep their cool in Vegas at Cup FinalBy GREG BEACHAMLAS VEGAS (AP) Gerard Gallant and the Vegas Golden Knights still think Tom Wilson's third-period hit on Jonathan Marchessault in the Stanley Cup Final opener was too late and probably a bit dirty.The...

AP Sports WriterRested Islanders ready to go against Hurricanes in 2nd roundBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders are rested and ready to go. The Carolina Hurricanes haven't had a chance to relax after outlasting the defending champions in a marathon seven-game series.More than a...

PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is dealing with a lower-body injury and could miss Monday night's game against Columbus.Coach Mike Sullivan said Sunday that Crosby is ''day to day'' after getting hurt during Saturday night's 2-1 loss to Carolina. Sullivan said he believes Crosby was injured...

AP Sports WriterKuraly, Rask lead Bruins to 5-0 win over IslandersBy VIN A. CHERWOOUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) The Boston Bruins showed their depth and kept up their domination of the New York Islanders.Sean Kuraly scored twice and Tuukka Rask earned his 45th career shutout as Boston beat the Islanders...

Nashville's Ryan Ellis out 4-6 months after knee surgeryNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville defenseman Ryan Ellis will need a full six months to recover from offseason knee surgery, and general manager David Poile says they don't expect him back until possibly 2018.Poile gave an update on injuries Thursday...

AP Sports WriterRangers head into offseason after second-round playoff lossBy VIN A. CHERWOOGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Two days after their season ended with a loss to Ottawa in the second round of the playoffs, the New York Rangers are still dealing with the defeat.''We all believe we should still...

Sean Couturier lifts Flyers past Maple Leafs in shootoutTORONTO (AP) Sean Couturier scored the shootout winner to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.Flyers captain Claude Giroux also scored in the shootout. William Nylander was the only successful Toronto shooter.Phillipe...