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AP Hockey WriterCapitals' T.J. Oshie is ready to return from concussionBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) T.J. Oshie has had concussions before, so he knew what not to do this time.After taking a hit to the head from San Jose's Joe Thornton on Dec. 6, the star winger didn't...

AP Sports WriterFenton ramps up roster revamp as Wild still chase playoffsBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The patience Minnesota Wild general manager Paul Fenton exercised last summer during his first offseason in charge has yielded to a more aggressive approach.Fenton's conclusion about the roster he inherited has...

Associated PressBlues beat Sharks, march on to Stanley Cup FinalBy STEVE OVERBEYST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Blues are marching into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in decades.David Perron had a goal and an assist, Jordan Binnington picked up his franchise-record 12th playoff win and...

AP Sports WriterKunitz's double-OT goal sends Penguins back to Stanley CupBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final.Chris Kunitz beat Craig Anderson 5:09 into the second overtime to give the defending champions a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game...

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...

Predators hire Dan Hinote as assistant coach for HynesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have hired Dan Hinote as an assistant coach for coach John Hynes.General manager David Poile announced the move Thursday, saying Hinote's personality plus playing and coaching experience will be a great fit for the...

Jets use 4-goal third period to rally past Blackhawks 5-2WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Andrew Copp had the go-ahead score in Winnipeg's four-goal third period, and the Jets rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Sunday night.Copp gave Winnipeg a 3-2 lead when he beat Corey Crawford up high...

AP Sports WriterGolden Knights playing with house money in playoff sweepBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) The Golden Knights had modest goals in their first season.Put a credible team on the ice while attracting fans unused to a major pro league in Vegas, where gambling and big-name entertainers have...

AP Hockey WriterDevils contact Kovalchuk to discuss pending return to NHLBy JOHN WAWROWNew Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero has had preliminary talks with Ilya Kovalchuk's agent regarding the former No. 1 draft pick's possible return to the NHL four years after bolting to play in his native Russia.Shero...

Landeskog out indefinitely with lower-body injuryENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Colorado Avalanche say captain Gabriel Landeskog is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.The team announced the news Tuesday before practice. Colorado's top line already is missing forward Mikko Rantanen after he suffered a lower-body injury last week.Landeskog has three...

Tavares injures side and will miss worlds for CanadaTORONTO (AP) Maple Leafs center John Tavares injured his side while practicing with the Canadian team and will miss the upcoming world championships in Slovakia.Hockey Canada said Thursday it contacted the Maple Leafs and it was agreed it was best...

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Rangers used Carl Hagelin's overtime goal and spectacular goaltending by Henrik Lundqvist to beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Friday night to advance in the Eastern Conference playoffs.Hagelin skated out from behind the net and put a wrist shot on the short side behind...