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Coyotes acquire Kuemper from Kings for Rieder, WedgewoodGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes acquired goalie Darcy Kuemper from the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday for forward Tobias Rieder and goalie Scott Wedgewood.The 27-year-old Kuemper was 10-1-3 with a 2.10 goals-against average in 19 games for the Kings this...

AP Sports WriterNot-so-new-look Wild bring 'extra hunger' for deeper runBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) When the Minnesota Wild changed general managers during the offseason, following a third straight first-round exit from the playoffs, owner Craig Leipold was adamant that the roster only needed some tweaks after a...

Lucic scores 1st goal with Flames in 4-3 win over SabresCALGARY, Alberta (AP) It took 28 games, but Milan Lucic finally has his first goal with the Calgary Flames.Lucic scored early in the third period to open three-goal lead, and the Flames held on to beat the Buffalo...

Preds hire Scuderi, Bordeleau, Rook as development coachesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have hired Rob Scuderi, Sebastien Bordeleau and Dave Rook as development coaches to help polish their prospects for the NHL.General manager David Poile announced the hirings Tuesday. Scuderi will develop defensemen, with Bordeleau working with...

Sanford, Bouwmeester injured during camp for BluesST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis Blues forward Zach Sanford will undergo surgery and miss 5-6 months of action after dislocating his left shoulder during training camp.Blues general manager Doug Armstrong announced the injury on Tuesday. He also said defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has...

Ondrej Kase re-signs with Ducks for 3 years, $7.8 millionANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed right wing Ondrej Kase to a three-year, $7.8 million contract.The Ducks announced the deal Wednesday.Kase scored 20 goals last season, establishing himself as a promising talent when given his first extensive...

AP Sports WriterHischier, Palmieri help Devils win 1st game post-HallBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) ?? The New Jersey Devils' decision to trade 2018 MVP Taylor Hall to Arizona has put pressure on other players to step up and lead the team.In their first game since Monday's trade, Hall's former...

AP Hockey WriterNot only goalies wear masks: NHL coaches must cover facesBy STEPHEN WHYNOWinnipeg coach Paul Maurice struggled to blow a whistle while wearing a mask. Barry Trotz couldn't see if one of his New York Islanders players was skating toward him because his mask had helped fog up...

AP Hockey WriterJets jump on Golden Knights early, open series with 4-2 winBy LARRY LAGEWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) The Winnipeg Jets were in rhythm and the Vegas Golden Knights looked rusty.Or, maybe the Jets are just that good.Dustin Byfuglien scored about a minute after the puck dropped and Winnipeg...

Associated PressGreiss makes 35 saves, Islanders beat Jets 4-1By ALLAN KREDAUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Josh Bailey, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee scored second-period goals and Thomas Greiss made 35 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Sunday night.It was the first win of the season...

AP Sports WriterCapitals pull away, beat Lightning 6-2 for 2-0 series leadBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Washington Capitals scored in the opening minute of the game and twice in the last 1:02 of the second period to pull away to a 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay...

Associated PressEllis scores in OT, Predators beat Lightning 3-2By MARK DIDTLERTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Nashville Predators are developing a knack for late comeback wins.Ryan Ellis scored 3:15 into overtime and the Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night.Ellis scored from the left circle shortly after...