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Jets coach: Byfuglien "out a while" with lower-body injuryWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice says defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will be ''out for a while'' after leaving Saturday's game with a lower-body injury in the third period.Maurice, speaking to reporters on Sunday, said Byfuglien will not need...

Blackhawks place defenseman Michal Rozsival on IRCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Michal Rozsival on injured reserve and recalled defenseman Gustav Forsling from the minors.The Blackhawks did not announce any specific details regarding the injury for the 38-year-old Rozsival, who got hurt during practice on Wednesday.Forsling...

AP Hockey WriterCaps' Ovechkin and Kuznetsov inspire Russian players, fansBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin knows the Washington Capitals have plenty of fans back in Russia.''Over there lots of friends, lots of people watch the games,'' Ovechkin said of his countrymen. ''It's been huge.''He is also huge in...

AP Hockey WriterNHL expansion to Vegas has trickle-down effect on AHL's bestBy STEPHEN WHYNOALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) Cory Conacher knows all too well how quickly a hockey player appears old.Conacher is only four years removed from being a Calder Trophy candidate as NHL rookie of the year but has...

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...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Connor McDavid has spent the last few days in South Florida. He's been to the beach. He's gone to a baseball game. Given by the red hue of his face and skin, he's spent far more time in the sun than usual.It only seems...

AP Hockey WriterDucks re-sign Rickard Rakell for 6 years, $22.8 millionBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, California (AP) Swedish forward Rickard Rakell agreed to a six-year, $22.8 million deal Friday to stay with the Anaheim Ducks.Rakell has 29 goals and 49 assists in 165 games for the Ducks, who drafted him...

Associated PressSeguin scores twice, Stars beat Avalanche 7-2By DENNIS GEORGATOSDENVER (AP) Tyler Seguin sparked Dallas with two early goals and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 on Sunday night for their fifth consecutive victory.Brett Ritchie also had two goals, and Jason Spezza and Greg Pateryn each added...

AP Hockey Writers'A step toward normalcy' - NHL shapes a return to play planBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNORosy as the news might sound, Gary Bettman made no promises in announcing the NHL has the framework of a plan in place to return to the ice.''We hope,'' the commissioner...

The TAMPA BAY and the OTTAWA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/4/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING vs OTTAWA SENATORS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Sunday, November 4, 2018 Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario ROT TEAM PL OU ML 51 TAMPA BAY 0 (-110) 6 -125 105 -220 180 52 OTTAWA TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: OTTAWA , TAMPA BAY Oddsmakers...

NEW YORK -- Nashville defenseman Anton Volchenkov has been suspended for four games for an illegal check to the head of Calgary forward Michael Ferland. The NHL announced the punishment on Sunday. Volchenkov also loses $21,505.36 in salary, which goes to the players' emergency assistance fund. The play occurred at 19:06...

Foster to help Blackhawks for some morning skatesCHICAGO (AP) Scott Foster is going to help the Chicago Blackhawks at some optional morning skates after his memorable appearance as an emergency goaltender last season.Foster joined regular goalies Corey Crawford and Cam Ward for practice on Thursday morning before Chicago's...