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Mika Zibanejad has hat trick, Rangers beat Senators 4-1OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Mika Zibanejad made himself right at home - at the expense of his former team.Zibanejad had his third career hat trick and added an assist to help the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on...

AP Hockey WriterCaps' Walker set to become first Australian to play in NHLBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) ??? Washington Capitals forward Nathan Walker will become the first Australian player to dress in an NHL game when he makes his debut Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens.Walker grew up in...

AP Hockey WriterSalary cap economics squeezing out NHL's middle classBy STEPHEN WHYNOStanley Cup-winning experience isn't worth what it used to be. Neither is experience of any kind.As NHL teams move toward paying their stars more money and relying on young players to fill the gaps, hockey's middle class is...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The NHL's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought by former players over concussion-related injuries has been largely rejected by a federal judge, allowing the claims to move forward.U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson issued her order Wednesday.The plaintiffs in the case have been...

Kadri, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 6-3TORONTO (AP) One little tweak to Toronto's lines is paying off in a big way for the Maple Leafs.Nazem Kadri had three goals and two assists, Frederik Andersen made a career-high 54 saves and surging Toronto beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3...

Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season loomsBy The Associated PressThe NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending Western Conference champions by nearly a week.The Columbus...

The Anaheim Ducks signed Viktor Fasth to a two-year, $5.8 million contract extension on Wednesday, rewarding the Swedish goalie for his 8-0-0 start to his first NHL season. Fasth earned a new contract after just nine unbeaten appearances with the Pacific Division-leading Ducks, who have the NHL's second-best record at...

The MINNESOTA and the CHICAGO will both be gunning for a victory on 10/12/2017 at 8:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs CHICAGO When: 8:30 PM  ET, Thursday, October 12, 2017 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois ROT TEAM PL OU ML 7 MINNESOTA 0 (-110) 5.5 -110 -110 130 -150 8 CHICAGO TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NHL.TV, FSN North (Minnesota), NBCSN Chicago LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Wild 2 Oddsmakers currently...

Flyers sign D Gostisbehere to multiyear contract extensionPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to a $27 million, six-year contract extension.The 24-year-old Gostisbehere had seven goals and 39 points in 76 games this season, a dropoff from a sensational rookie season that saw Flyers fans...

Catfish tosser says he was 'dumb redneck with a bad idea'PITTSBURGH (AP) A Tennessee man is calling himself a ''dumb redneck with a bad idea'' after police filed charges against him for throwing a catfish onto the rink in Pittsburgh during the opening of the Stanley Cup Final.Police...

Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk dies of cancer at 57By The Associated PressDale Hawerchuk, a hockey phenom who became the face of the Winnipeg Jets en route to the Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer.The Ontario Hockey League's Barrie...

Associated Press10 draft picks give Rangers options in unfamiliar rebuildBy DENIS P. GORMANNEW YORK (AP) The Rangers face an unfamiliar challenge after stockpiling picks for the June draft: Maximizing a franchise-record 10 selections, including three in the first round.Rebuilding means keeping options open for trades while also targeting...