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Associated PressMarchand has goal, assist for Bruins in 3-2 win over DevilsBy DOUG ALDENBOSTON (AP) Tuukka Rask kept the Boston Bruins surging toward the All-Star break.Rask stopped 37 shots and didn't allow a goal over the final 30 minutes as the Bruins rallied to a 3-2 win over...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals' suffocating pressure is frustrating Golden KnightsBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Of all the ways the Washington Capitals have tried to win in the playoffs, none has been as effective as this.They pushed the pace with speed and skill when Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom were...

Blackhawks F Dach to miss world juniors with wrist injuryCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach has been ruled out for the world junior championship after he hurt his right wrist during Canada's exhibition victory over Russia on Wednesday night.The Blackhawks said Dach was returning to Chicago on...

AP Hockey WriterSabres' Eichel out indefinitely with sprained right ankleBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jack Eichel is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a sprained right ankle.The Sabres issued the update Sunday afternoon, a day after Eichel was hurt in the first period of...

St. Cloud State's Borgen signs 3-year contract with SabresBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Defenseman Will Borgen is skipping his senior season at St. Cloud State after signing a three-year entry level contract with the Buffalo Sabres.Borgen's contract with the Sabres won't kick in until next season. He will finish this...

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....

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Jamie Benn scored twice, Colton Sceviour scored in the first 30 seconds, and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on a Monday night when both teams were eliminated from the playoff picture.Patrick Eaves and Ryan Garbutt also scored for the Stars,...

AP Sports WriterBlackhawks reviewing assistant Marc Crawford’s conductBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks assistant Marc Crawford will be away from the team while it reviews his conduct with another organization.The Blackhawks didn't provide any details Monday about what they are examining, but former NHL forward Sean Avery recently told...

Associated PressPastrnak's hat trick carries Bruins past Rangers 6-3By KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) David Pastrnak had three goals and two assists for a career-high five points, sending the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.Coming off a 3-1 road trip but disappointed...

AP Hockey WriterEichel lets loose: Sabres captain `fed up' with losingBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Sabres captain Jack Eichel kept his frustrations in check for the first 14 minutes of an end-of-season interview session with Buffalo-area reporters Thursday.It wasn't until he was asked to assess the future of...

Associated PressBlues rule out Bouwmeester for remainder of season, playoffsBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has been ruled out from returning to play in the regular season or in the playoffs.General manager Doug Armstrong made the announcement on Wednesday.In a news conference at...

Chris Drury hired as Rangers assistant general managerNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have hired former captain Chris Drury as their assistant general manager.General manager Jeff Gorton announced the promotion on Friday.In his expanded role, Drury will assist Gorton on all player transactions and contract negotiations, and...