NHL

Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson in concussion protocolBy The Associated PressThe Vancouver Canucks say rookie forward Elias Pettersson is in concussion protocol while center Jay Beagle is out six weeks with a broken forearm.Pettersson was injured when he was taken hard into the end boards and slammed to the ice...

LA Kings suspends mascot after sexual harassment lawsuitLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have suspended the man who performs as the ice hockey team's mascot after a sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against him.The team suspended Tim Smith, who portrays Bailey the lion and is the senior...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Easy to declare a winner in NHL concussion lawsuitBy TIM DAHLBERGAt the Stanley Cup Finals earlier this year, Commissioner Gary Bettman couldn't talk enough about the feel-good story of the Vegas Golden Knights and the NHL's role in bringing major league sports to Las Vegas.When it...

Nick DeSimone breaks tie, Sharks beat Golden Knights 5-3LAS VEGAS (AP) Nick DeSimone broke a tie midway through the third period in the San Jose Sharks' 5-3 exhibition victory over the expansion Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.Marcus Sorensen, Chris Tierney, Barclay Goodrow and Joel Ward also scored...

AP Hockey Writer'Black Aces' in bubble have toughest job in NHL playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) When Joel Kiviranta capped a hat trick by scoring the series-clinching goal in overtime in his playoff debut in the second round, the young Finn had one real desire.''I hope I get...

Penguins sign coach Mike Sullivan to 4-year extensionPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Sullivan is sticking around to see if he can add to his Stanley Cup collection with the Pittsburgh Penguins.The club announced Friday that it has signed Sullivan - who guided the Penguins to championships in 2016 and 2017...

Senators exec pleads not guilty to harassment allegationBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee can return to Canada after pleading not guilty to allegations he made lewd comments and rubbed the shoulders of a 19-year-old hotel shuttle driver while in Buffalo for the NHL combine.Neither...

Jets are soaring through playoffs, and Winnipeg is buzzingWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Winnipeg already was gripped by playoff fever. Now, with the Jets in the Western Conference final, the temperature is rising further.Jets merchandise is flying off shelves, downtown office workers are decked out in team jerseys and organizers...

AP Hockey WriterRebooting World Cup of Hockey to be part of NHL labor talksBy JOHN WAWROWVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and union chief Don Fehr are in favor of rebooting the World Cup of Hockey tournament and holding it every four years.The stumbling block to...

Canucks name Green new coach, spent last 4 seasons in AHLVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks have named Travis Green their new coach.The team announced Green's hiring in a statement. He is scheduled to be introduced at a news conference later Wednesday at Rogers Arena.Green spent the...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals’ Hathaway ejected for spitting on Ducks’ GudbransonBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been ejected from a game for spitting on a player from the Anaheim Ducks.Hathaway spit on defenseman Erik Gudbranson during a brawl late in the second period Monday night...

Associated PressPanthers beat struggling Red Wings 4-3 in shootoutBy PAUL HARRISDETROIT (AP) Jonathan Huberdeau scored the only goal in a shootout to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 comeback win over the struggling Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.Jared McCann, Henrik Borgstrom and Jayce Hawryluk scored in the...