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AP Hockey WriterBlues' Russian Two, Tarasenko and Barbashev, on verge of CupBy STEPHEN WHYNOST. LOUIS (AP) Slava Fetisov called Vladimir Tarasenko midway through the second round of the playoffs to deliver an important message.''I said, `Listen, you've got a good chance to win this year, so you're gonna...

AP Hockey WriterDumba kneels, NHL puts focus on Black Lives Matter movementBy STEPHEN WHYNOMinnesota's Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. national anthem when he did so before the opening playoff game between the Oilers and Blackhawks in Edmonton, Alberta.Dumba knelt at center ice...

AP Hockey WriterLehner locked up? Maybe not, but Stars' Khudobin locked inBy STEPHEN WHYNOEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Robin Lehner is the man in net for the Vegas Golden Knights.But for how long?Lehner denied a report that he'd agreed to a five-year contract extension to remain with Vegas beyond this...

AP Sports WriterPreds even Stanley Cup Final at 2-2, beat Penguins 4-1By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup Final debut for the ages.For now, he insists he is happy...

AP Sports WriterDifferent role, setting for Ken Hitchcock in 2nd Stars stintBy STEPHEN HAWKINSFRISCO, Texas (AP) The first time Ken Hitchcock became the Dallas Stars coach more than two decades ago, his role and the setting were much different in a southern market that was still pretty fresh...

Report: Chicago forward Hossa retires due to health problemsBRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) Chicago Blackhawks veteran forward Marian Hossa says he's retiring because of health issues.In an interview with the Slovak newspaper Novy Cas, Hossa says he's done playing hockey.The 39-year-old missed the entire season due to a progressive skin...

Associated PressCoyotes get 1st win, beat Flyers in OT after blowing leadBy AARON BRACYPHILADELPHIA (AP) The struggling Arizona Coyotes finally got their first win of the season - but it sure didn't come easy.Alex Goligoski scored late in overtime after the Coyotes blew a two-goal lead in the...

The Latest: Stanley Cup champion Penguins greet raving fansPITTSBURGH (AP) The Latest on the parade celebrating the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup championship (all times local):12:45 p.m.Pittsburgh Penguins players have greeted cheering fans while riding in pickup trucks, convertible cars and buses during a parade celebrating the Stanley Cup...

AP Hockey WriterFlyers, Blackhawks, Sabres and Lightning to Europe in '19-20By STEPHEN WHYNOJakub Voracek was psyched at the mere suggestion the Philadelphia Flyers might play an NHL game in his native Czech Republic.''I'm not going to lie to you, it would be great,'' Voracek said with a smile. ''Obviously...

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...

Smith scores twice, Blackhawks beat Canadiens 4-1MONTREAL (AP) Zack Smith scored twice to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night.Alex DeBrincat and Drake Caggiula also scored for the Blackhawks, who were coming off a 3-2 overtime win against the Senators on...

Duchene gets 2nd goal in OT, Senators beat Sharks 6-5OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Matt Duchene had a good feeling after Ottawa slimmed a three-goal deficit down to one. Mike Hoffman helped him finish the job.Duchene scored his second goal of the game seven seconds into overtime and the Senators...