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Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov suspended 3 games by NHLWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended without pay for three regular-season games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct, less than a month after he was banned from playing for Russia for four years because of a positive...

AP Sports WriterJoe Thornton willing to take 1-year deal to return to SharksBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Joe Thornton tested the free-agent market last summer before ending up back in San Jose on a one-year, $8 million deal.If Thornton has his way this offseason, he'll sign with...

Kings place Jonathan Quick on IR, activate Dustin BrownLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick was placed on injured reserve Sunday.Quick is day to day because of a lower-body injury, general manager Rob Blake said in a statement.The injury is not believed to be related to...

AP Hockey WriterDevils, Blue Jackets sit top players for rest in Game 82By STEPHEN WHYNOMVP front-runner Taylor Hall will sit out the New Jersey Devils' regular-season finale after the team clinched a playoff spot despite seeding being at stake.New Jersey is resting Hall, fellow forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis...

Pastrnak scores with 12 seconds left, Bruins edge Stars 3-2DALLAS (AP) David Pastrnak broke a tie with 12 seconds left and the Boston Bruins scored three straight goals in the third period to rally past the fading Dallas Stars 3-2 on Friday night.A scramble followed a faceoff in...

Devils dedicate statue to goaltender Martin BrodeurNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have dedicated a statue outside Prudential Arena to longtime goaltender Martin Brodeur.The 44-year-old Brodeur was honored prior to the Devils' game against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in a ceremony attended by a couple...

'Undrafted but undaunted': Oilers' Colby Cave dies at 25TORONTO (AP) Colby Cave, an excellent teammate whose lone goal for the Edmonton Oilers this season came on an “awesome” rush down the ice, died Saturday after a brain bleed this week. He was 25.The NHL club did not say...

The Latest: Alfredsson stepping down as Senators adviserBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the first day of NHL free agency (all times ET):3:50 p.m.Daniel Alfredsson is stepping down as Ottawa Senators senior adviser of hockey operations, saying he has decided to take a break from the game and evaluate...

Sabres' Eichel returns to practice for 1st time in a monthBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jack Eichel isn't sure when he'll be cleared to play after returning to practice for the first time since spraining his right ankle a month ago.Eichel says he'd like to start...

Bettman: NHL set to return to EuropeSTOCKHOLM (AP) NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL plans to return to Europe for games in the next two years.Citing huge demand, Bettman said on Friday that the Boston Bruins and the Nashville Predators will open the regular season next year...

AP Hockey WriterDucks' Lindholm, Vatanen out long-term for shoulder surgeryBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Anaheim Ducks defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Sami Vatanen need shoulder surgeries that will sideline them into next season.Ducks general manager Bob Murray disclosed the problems Thursday while the Ducks packed up for the summer...

AP Sports writerDefending champion Blues surrounded by tough teams in WestBy LARRY LAGESt. Louis had better dig in for its repeat bid.The defending Stanley Cup champion Blues will have their hands full in the Western Conference, which seems to have a slew of contenders. And, every team in the...