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Associated PressToffoli's overtime goal lifts Kings past Rangers 4-3By ALLAN KREDANEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have had a tough time winning this season.Against the New York Rangers on Monday night, a late goal and a shot in overtime that clanged off the post helped secure a...

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...

Dallas 0 2 0-2Calgary 0 1 0-1First Period-None.Second Period-1, Dallas, Ja.Benn 9 (Seguin, Eakin), 4:00. 2, Dallas, Daley 7 (Ja.Benn, Eakin), 11:54. 3, Calgary, Giordano 9, 18:45.Third Period-None.Shots on Goal-Dallas 6-8-7-21. Calgary 9-8-5-22.Goalies-Dallas, Lehtonen. Calgary, Hiller. A-19,289 (19,289). T-2:26.

AP Hockey WriterCaps' Ovechkin leaner if not lighter going into 14th seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOCHICAGO (AP) Alex Ovechkin doesn't think he's any lighter going into his 14th NHL training camp.''The same 260,'' he said.That might be a slight exaggeration for a player listed at 235 pounds, though the Washington...

AP Sports WriterCaps top Stars 4-1; 1st regulation win in Dallas in 24 yearsBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Tom Wilson scored a power-play goal before Washington got busy killing penalties.The strong special teams combo helped the Capitals get their first regulation victory in Dallas in 24 years.Evgeny Kuznetsov also...

Pittsburgh coach's challenge is first in Stanley Cup FinalPITTSBURGH (AP) Penguins coach Mike Sullivan made the first coach's challenge in Stanley Cup Final history on Monday night and got a Nashville goal wiped out.In the second year the procedure has been allowed by the NHL, Sullivan challenged what...

Ducks C Ryan Kesler has hip surgery, will be out 3 monthsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler has undergone hip surgery that will keep the Selke Trophy finalist away from full hockey activity for 12 weeks.The 32-year-old Kesler had surgery last week, the Ducks announced Saturday.Kesler...

There was no formal negotiating session following Sunday's round of informational discussions between the NHL and NHLPA, but the two sides plan to meet again Monday, according to the union. After a series of conference calls on Friday to go over the league's latest proposal -- submitted to the union...

AP Sports WriterSharks retain Bob Boughner as coach, removing interim tagBy GREG BEACHAMThe San Jose Sharks saw enough from Bob Boughner behind their bench last season to be confident he's the coach to lead them back to the top.Sharks general manager Doug Wilson formally retained Boughner as San Jose's...

Longtime Stars executive Lites moving from CEO to chairmanFRISCO, Texas (AP) Longtime Dallas Stars executive Jim Lites is transitioning from his role as CEO to chairman, a move that will lessen his day-to-day duties with the team.The Stars announced the move Friday. Brad Alberts, the Stars president since...

AP Hockey WritersNHL, players approve plan to resume season, extend CBABy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWHockey became the latest sport to finalize a return during a global pandemic after NHL owners and players approved an agreement Friday to resume the season - and with it an assurance of labor...

AP Sports WriterPulock helps Islanders rout slumping Blackhawks 7-3By JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) The New York Islanders played like a desperate team looking to move up the standings in one of the NHL's most competitive divisions.Facing a similar situation, the Chicago Blackhawks turned in one of their worst games...