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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Vancouver Canucks weren't going to let a pair of three-goal leads slip away in the same week. After blowing a big advantage in an overtime loss to Chicago on Saturday, the Canucks held on Wednesday night for a 4-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes. Bo Horvat and...

Ground broken for New York Islanders' $1.3 billion arenaELMONT, N.Y. (AP) Work has begun on a $1.3 billion arena for the New York Islanders hockey team at Belmont Park.The 19,000-seat arena will also include shops, restaurants and a hotel. Work is expected to be completed in time for...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks traded forward Carl Hagelin to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night for forward David Perron and defenseman Adam Clendening.The Ducks announced the swap of two struggling 27-year-old forwards after their 4-2 victory over Dallas.Hagelin had four goals and eight assists in 43...

AP Hockey WriterSharks best positioned to withstand big early season injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNODoug Wilson didn't go looking for Joe Thornton insurance last summer. The general manager of the San Jose Sharks already had it.The Sharks didn't panic when they found out their longtime star had another setback with a...

AP Sports WriterUnder new owner, Hurricanes embrace Hartford Whaler historyBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes has a soft spot for his team's old identity - the Hartford Whalers.In the month since Tom Dundon assumed control of the Hurricanes, they've brought back the...

DETROIT (AP) - Mike Green had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat Detroit 2-1 on Sunday, putting the Red Wings in an anxious spot as they try to extend their streak of postseason appearances.Braden Holtby stopped 35 shots and Evgeny Kuznetsov also scored for Washington,...

Florida Panthers, Erik Gudbranson agree on 1-year dealSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers and defenseman Erik Gudbranson have agreed on a one-year contract.The Panthers announced the deal on Monday. Panthers general manager Dale Tallon says Gudbranson is an ''important part of our young core.''Gudbranson was the No. 3...

AP Hockey WriterParity party: 2019 NHL playoffs showcase Bettman's visionBy STEPHEN WHYNONEW YORK (AP) There's a P-word on players' and coaches lips this playoffs, and it has nothing to do with getting pucks in deep.''Parity in the league, it's insanely tight,'' Colorado coach Jared Bednar said.This has been...

AP Hockey WriterCalgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slursBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Bill Peters’ status as the Calgary Flames coach - and whatever future he might have in the sport - have been placed into question while the NHL and the team investigate allegations he...

AP Hockey WriterMost dangerous lead in hockey? This season, it's all of themBy STEPHEN WHYNOJoel Quenneville remembers years past when NHL teams leading going into the third period could feel comfortable chalking up two points. A win was a pretty sure bet.Earlier this season, his Florida Panthers erased a...

AP Sports WriterCheers! Streaking Flyers hope hot streak leads to Cup runBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Kevin Hayes stepped behind the bar and prepared to make his first draft pick. The lager, the golden ale, the porter, wide varieties of delicious beers were lined up, but for Hayes the...

Carolina, defenseman Jaccob Slavin agree on 7-year extensionRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Jaccob Slavin have agreed to a seven-year contract extension.General manager Ron Francis on Wednesday said the deal begins in 2018-19 and will carry an average annual value of $5.3 million through the 2024-25...