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AP Hockey WriterSabres' Skinner tells AP he welcomes higher expectationsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Forward Jeff Skinner is both grateful and motivated by the new contract he signed to remain a member of the Buffalo Sabres for the next eight seasons.He's impressed by the faith the Sabres showed...

AP Sports WriterAvalanche sign defenseman Devon Toews to 4-year dealBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Over a month's span, defenseman Devon Toews recorded a hat trick of memorable moments: making the Eastern Conference finals with the New York Islanders, getting married and being dealt to the Colorado Avalanche.Now, add in...

The St. Louis Blues and the Minnesota Wild will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Xcel Energy Center. St. Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild When: 6:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 11, 2016 Where: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota ROT ...

The Calgary Flames placed goalie Miikka Kiprusoff and center Mikael Backlund on injured reserve on Friday. Kiprusoff was injured in Calgary's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Kiprusoff was added to the IR retroactively and is considered day to day with a lower-body injury. Backlund is expected to...

AP Sports WriterFrom St. Louis to Tokyo, Blues fan celebrates a Stanley CupBy STEPHEN WADETOKYO (AP) I can't imagine there were many St. Louis Blues fans farther from their hometown than I was when the team finally won its first Stanley Cup. If not, my kicker is that...

Associated PressHall scores late in OT to lift Devils past Hurricanes, 3-2By MIKE POTTERRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Taylor Hall scored on a rebound with 22 seconds left in overtime, giving the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.The goal extended Hall's league-best streak of...

Gaudreau scores in OT to lift Flames over Avalanche 3-2DENVER (AP) Elias Lindholm scored the tying goal with 1:54 left in regulation and Johnny Gaudreau won it in the first minute overtime as the Calgary Flames beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night.Lindholm sent the game into...

AP Sports WriterPenguins sign goalie Murray to 3-year extensionBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Matt Murray's breakout performance in last year's Stanley Cup playoffs earned the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender a hefty raise.The 22-year-old and the team agreed to a three-year extension beginning next season that will pay Murray $3.75 million...

Associated PressMathew Barzal has 5 assists, Islanders beat Avalanche 6-4By CHRISTIAN ARNOLDNEW YORK (AP) Mathew Barzal put on a passing clinic for the New York Islanders.Barzal had a franchise-rookie record five assists in the Islanders' 6-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night.''It's pretty cool I didn't...

Vegas Golden Knights to play first game at Dallas on Oct. 6By The Associated PressThe expansion Vegas Golden Knights will make their regular-season debut on the road in Dallas on Oct. 6 and host the Arizona Coyotes on Oct. 10 in the first home game in franchise history.NHL teams...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The NHL Foundation agreed to donate $200 for each shot on goal at the league's All-Star game on Sunday night.It ended up being a bonanza for charity.In the biggest offensive display in the exhibition game's 60-year history, the 92 shots cost the NHL $18,400.John Tavares...

Bruins' Marchand expected to play in Game 1 of Cup FinalBOSTON (AP) Brad Marchand is expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final despite leaving the Boston Bruins' morning skate early.Coach Bruce Cassidy says Marchand is good to go for the series opener against the...