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Penguins sign F Zach Aston-Reese to 2-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Zach Aston-Reese avoided arbitration on Monday, agreeing to a two-year deal that runs through the 2020-21 season.The deal is worth $1 million annually. The two sides came together minutes before heading to arbitration.''We were...

Red Wings recall Tyler Bertuzzi from AHLDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have recalled forward Tyler Bertuzzi from Grand Rapids of the AHL.Bertuzzi has five goals and four assists in 12 games with the Griffins this season. He was chosen the most valuable player of last season's AHL...

AP Hockey WriterAgents to AP: Eichel not pushing for Sabres coaching changeBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) If Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma's job is in jeopardy, star forward Jack Eichel's representatives insist their client is not the one pushing for a change.Whether Bylsma returns for a third season...

AP Hockey WriterPanthers hire Peterson, NHL's first Black assistant GMBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Florida Panthers on Tuesday hired Brett Peterson as an assistant general manager, making him the first Black executive to hold that position in the NHL.Peterson's hiring comes days after the nearby Miami Marlins hired Kim Ng as...

Vegas Golden Knights resolve trademark dispute with US ArmyLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have resolved a trademark dispute with the U.S. Army over the NHL franchise's name and gold and black colors.The hockey team said in a statement Thursday that an agreement with the Army allows...

AP Sports WriterCase in points: MacKinnon up for hat trick of awards for AvsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nathan MacKinnon believes this just may be the best edition of the Colorado Avalanche he's seen over his tenure.Not surprising, his teammates feel the same about him.The proof is in the...

Blue Jackets sign goalie Korpisalo to 2-year dealCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets signed All-Star goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to a two-year contract Friday worth a reported $5.6 million.Korpisalo, who turns 26 on April 28, set single-season career records in multiple categories - including games played, wins and...

AP Sports WriterMacKinnon scores twice, Avs beat Predators 5-3 in Game 3By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche leaned on their speed to get off to another flying start.This time, it held up.MacKinnon scored twice, including one as part of a three-goal first period and...

Senators owner Melnyk cautiously optimistic about teamOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has a few new priorities following a life-saving liver transplant - and a renewed focus on some old ones, too.Away from the rink, he's taking up a close-to-home fight. Melnyk launched his new foundation, The...

Markstrom stops 49 shots, Canucks blank Blackhawks 3-0VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Jacob Markstrom had a career-high 49 saves as Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 Wednesday night after retiring the numbers of retired stars Daniel and Henrik Sedin.Brandon Sutter had a goal and two assists, and Bo...

AP Sports WriterThe constant for the Devils has been missing the playoffsBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) If anyone needs the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, it is the New Jersey Devils.After making the playoffs for 20 of 22 seasons, the Devils have fallen on hard times....

Vancouver 0 1 0 0-1Anaheim 0 0 1 1-2First Period-None.Second Period-1, Vancouver, Weber 3 (Hansen, Burrows), 2:04.Third Period-2, Anaheim, Beauchemin 1 (Getzlaf), 6:52.Overtime-3, Anaheim, Fowler 5 (Smith-Pelly, Getzlaf), 2:42.Shots on Goal-Vancouver 8-4-2-0-14. Anaheim 7-10-11-3-31.Goalies-Vancouver, Miller. Anaheim, Andersen. A-17,374 (17,174). T-2:25.