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Associated PressIslanders overpower Panthers to sweep season seriesBy RICK MENNINGSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The New York Islanders used good goaltending and a strong power play to beat the Florida Panthers yet again.Devon Toews and Mathew Barzal had power-plays goals in a 3:51 span early in the second period and Thomas...

Granlund helps Predators past Flames 3-2CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Mikael Granlund had a goal and an assist to lead to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.After assisting on the tying goal in the first, Granlund made it three straight goals...

Blues forward Tarasenko will have surgery on left shoulderST. LOUIS (AP) Three days after missing the playoffs, the St. Louis Blues learned their star forward Vladimir Tarasenko will need surgery on Wednesday for a dislocated left shoulder.Tarasenko was hurt in the first period of the regular-season finale on...

AP Hockey WriterSimmonds, Gretzky engineer Metropolitans' All-Star Game winBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Wayne Simmonds scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:58 to play, and fill-in coach Wayne Gretzky led the Metropolitan Division to a 4-3 victory over the Pacific Division on Sunday in the final match of the...

AP Hockey WriterGeorgiev stops 31 in Rangers' 6-2 win over SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Rookie Alexandar Georgiev stopped 31 shots, including 13 in the final period, and the New York Rangers rolled to a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.Vladislav Namestnikov scored twice in...

St. Louis 0 2 0 0-2San Jose 0 1 1 1-3First Period-None.Second Period-1, San Jose, Desjardins 2 (Braun, McGinn), 10:47. 2, St. Louis, Berglund 4 (Pietrangelo, Jaskin), 14:29. 3, St. Louis, Ott 1 (Lapierre, Cole), 17:21.Third Period-4, San Jose, Vlasic 4 (Thornton,...

AP Hockey WriterBobby Ryan shoots to revive career with rebuilding Red WingsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Bobby Ryan was looking for a fresh start and a place to revive his career after it was stunted in part by alcohol issues.Ryan was sold on that happening with the Detroit Red...

AP Sports WriterKeefe: Toronto has enough talent for quick progressBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) New Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe spent a decent chunk of a 30-minute morning skate on Thursday teaching instead of running drills.There's a lot for his new team to learn and not much...

Blackhawks D Seabrook plays in 1,000th NHL gameCHICAGO (AP) Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook played in his 1,000th regular-season game Thursday night, adding another accomplishment to his impressive career.Seabrook started alongside fellow alternate captain and frequent defensive partner Duncan Keith and played almost 19 minutes in Chicago's 6-2 victory...

AP Sports WriterDevils' Schneider: NHL players concerned as pause lingersBy TOM CANAVANVeteran New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider said Monday that a growing number of players are concerned the NHL will announce a “drop-dead” deadline for returning to play as the coronavirus pandemic lingers with summer coming up fast.The...

Associated PressMarc-Andre Fleury had winning in mind all alongBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Marc-Andre Fleury never believed the expansion Vegas Golden Knights were a team built just for the future, and that losing would be acceptable because it was the inaugural season.On Sept. 13, the three-time Stanley Cup...

Associated PressSubban records first career shutout, Vegas tops Jets 5-0By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Marc-Andre who?No, the Vegas Golden Knights won't have a goaltending controversy on their hands when Marc-Andre Fleury returns from a lower-body injury. But Malcolm Subban is certainly making the case he's more than capable...