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Coyotes sign defenseman Oesterle to 2-year extensionGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have signed defenseman Jordan Oesterle to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season.Terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed.The 26-year-old Oesterle has a career-best 20 points with six goals in 51 games this...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Islanders to hire former Devils GM Lou LamorielloBy VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Longtime NHL executive Lou Lamoriello is coming to the New York Islanders, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Monday.The person, who sought anonymity because the hiring had not been...

Associated PressJames Neal driving force behind Knights' remarkable startBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) The Golden Knights haven't wasted any time in making an impact on the NHL. Fans in large part can thank James Neal for that.Neal has scored the game-winning goal in all three of the Knights'...

AP Sports WriterCrosby, Penguins trip up McDavid, Oilers 3-1By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Matt Murray robbed Connor McDavid on a penalty shot for one of his 38 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the struggling Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Wednesday night.Murray's acrobatic stop on McDavid late in the second...

McDavid, Draisaitl lead Oilers past Blue Jackets 4-1EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers know they've still got an outside shot at the playoffs. And they played like a team that has its sights set on the postseason.McDavid had a goal and an assist, Leon Draisaitl...

AP Hockey WriterKim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres' GMBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has ownership’s backing to return for a fourth season despite overseeing a team that will miss the playoffs for a ninth consecutive year, team president and co-owner...

Associated PressPavelski scores in OT to lift Stars over Devils 3-2By MIKE FARRELLNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Joe Pavelski scored 1:39 into overtime to lift the Dallas Stars over the New Jersey Devils 3-2 Saturday night.Mattias Janmark broke into the Devils zone and took the initial shot, and Pavelski knocked...

The Vancouver Canucks and the Toronto Maple Leafs will both be gunning for a victory on 2/6/2021 at 07:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. VANCOUVER vs TORONTO When: 2/6/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 3 VANCOUVER 1.5 (-110) 6.5 -120 100 165 -185 4 TORONTO TV: 7:08 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: TORONTO , VANCOUVER Oddsmakers currently have Toronto listed as 185-moneyline favorites versus Vancouver,...

Associated PressOttawa's Sabourin taken off ice on stretcher after collisionBy KEN POWTAKBOSTON (AP) Ottawa forward Scott Sabourin has been taken from the ice on a stretcher with his head immobilized after a collision with Boston forward David Backes early in the first period of Saturday night's game between...

AP Sports WriterDraisaitl, Koskinen lift Oilers over Blue Jackets 4-0By MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists, Mikko Koskinen made 30 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday.The Oilers used a three-goal second period to pull away...

Sabres top pick Dylan Cozens needs thumb 'procedure'BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres top draft pick Dylan Cozens needs a ''procedure'' to repair an injured left thumb.The Sabres provided the update Tuesday, a day after Cozens was scheduled to visit a specialist. Cozens will have the procedure Wednesday.He...

Domi calls for stricter immigration controls after attackBy The Associated PressArizona Coyotes forward Max Domi called for stricter immigration controls following a violent attack in Edmonton, Alberta.Domi tweeted Sunday night about a Somali refugee who is facing a number of charges, including five counts of attempted murder, dangerous driving...