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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes assigned forward Dustin Jeffrey to Springfield of the American Hockey League on Wednesday.The 27-year-old Jeffrey has an assist in one game for the Coyotes this season. He has five goals and seven assists in 10 games for Springfield.

Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman tries to tone down hypeDETROIT (AP) The Latest on the Detroit Red Wings hiring Steve Yzerman as general manager (all times local):3:30 p.m.Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman is doing his best to tone down the excitement his return has generated...

AP Hockey WriterKuznetsov skates in Capitals' practice for Game 3 vs VegasBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Evgeny Kuznetsov was on the ice for Washington Capitals practice Friday, 36 hours after leaving Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights clutching his left arm in...

AP Hockey WriterCrosby vs. McDavid is hot debate for best player in hockeyBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen Connor McDavid stepped on the ice for his first NHL training camp, Taylor Hall already knew hockey's ''Next One'' was the best player out there.When Sidney Crosby stayed on the ice late after practice,...

AP Hockey WriterMaroon becomes back-to-back Cup winner with Blues, LightningBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Patrick Maroon didn't get the chance this time to lower the Stanley Cup so that his son, Anthony, could kiss it before lifting it again over his shoulders.Anthony stayed home in the U.S., as...

The BOSTON and the ST LOUIS will both be gunning for a victory on 6/3/2019 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BOSTON vs ST LOUIS When: 6/3/2019 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 7 BOSTON 0 (-110) 5.5 120 -140 100 -120 8 ST LOUIS TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, Sportsnet, TVA LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Bruins 3, Blues 2 Oddsmakers currently have the BOSTON...

Associated PressTarasenko scores 2, Blues beat Predators 3-2 to even seriesBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) Vladimir Tarasenko was at the right place at the right time to take advantage of a lucky bounce and help the St. Louis Blues get a big win.Tarasenko scored twice, including the tiebreaking...

AP Hockey WriterOvechkin, Capitals return home still seeking an identityBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The first month of the NHL season taught the Washington Capitals that they can't simply repeat their success of the past two seasons.Depleted of their depth by offseason departures and injuries, the Capitals stayed...

LA Kings win competition to sign free agent Daniel BrickleyLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms with coveted free-agent defenseman Daniel Brickley.The Kings announced the agreement Thursday. They will introduce Brickley at a news conference Friday in Salt Lake City, Brickley's hometown.Brickley had 10...

TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Maple Leafs have filled out new head coach Mike Babcock's staff.Jim Hiller, D.J. Smith and Andrew Brewer were hired as assistant coaches Tuesday, the NHL team said.Hiller and Brewer worked as assistants under Babcock last season with the Detroit Red Wings.''I'm excited at the...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Kyle Okposo diagnosed with another concussionBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo has sustained his third concussion in less than three years.The team announced the diagnosis on its Twitter account Tuesday, a day after Okposo was sent home for follow-up medical tests....

AP Hockey WriterAll eyes on Sweden's Rasmus Dahlin as NHL draft arrivesBy LARRY LAGERasmus Dahlin is drawing comparisons to a pair of the best defenseman in the game today and to one of the best of all time.No pressure.The smooth-skating, play-making Swedish defenseman is expected to become just the...