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CHICAGO (AP) - Defenseman David Rundblad is expected to take the place of the injured Michal Rozsival when the Blackhawks open the Western Conference finals.The 24-year-old Rundblad has never appeared in an NHL playoff game. During the regular season, he skated in 49 games, averaging 12:48 minutes. He had...

Detroit 0 0 0-0Los Angeles 1 0 0-1First Period-1, Los Angeles, Williams 16 (Kopitar, Muzzin), 2:24 (pp).Second Period-None.Third Period-None.Shots on Goal-Detroit 6-7-7-20. Los Angeles 10-5-12-27.Goalies-Detroit, Gustavsson. Los Angeles, Quick. A-18,203 (18,230). T-2:28.

Kyle Connor has goal and assist, Jets beat Canucks 4-1WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Friday night.Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves for his ninth consecutive victory over the Canucks. Jack Roslovic, Mark Scheifele...

AP Hockey WriterHigh-scoring top lines dominating best defenders in playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNOEach time Boston's top line jumps over the boards, the Tampa Bay Lightning are on red alert.Make a mistake and Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak can make you pay. They have.''You think it's going all right...

AP Sports WriterCouture once again steps up for Sharks in postseasonBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Logan Couture got San Jose started in the opener of the Western Conference final against St. Louis by finishing off a 2-on-1 rush. He sealed the win with an empty-net goal, and...

Jeff Zatkoff injures groin at morning skate for LA KingsLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings placed goalie Jeff Zatkoff on injured reserve Saturday after he hurt his groin during a morning skate, setting in motion a chain of events that will force the Kings' top minor league...

Associated PressMatthews scores twice, Maple Leafs beat Vegas 6-3By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Auston Matthews scored two goals, including the 100th of his career, to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 6-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.The Maple Leafs, who improved to 36-18-3...

Golden Knights' new additions make them contenders againBy The Associated PressVEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTSLAST SEASON: 51-24-7, 109 points. First place Pacific Division. Lost to Washington Capitals in Stanley Cup FinalCOACH: Gerard Gallant (second season, eighth NHL season).ADDED: LW Max Pacioretty, C Paul Stastny, D Nick HoldenLOST: RW James Neal, LW...

AP Hockey WriterKane has goal, assist in Sabres' 4-2 win over FlyersBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Evander Kane had a goal and assist, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Friday night for just their fourth win in the last 20 games.Jack Eichel added two...

The Canadian PressAP/CP survey: Players pan delay of game, goalie interferenceBy GEMMA KARSTENS-SMITHThe pace and excitement of 3-on-3 overtime isn't just a thrill for hockey fans - NHL players love it, too.An Associated Press/Canadian Press survey of NHLPA representatives from all 31 teams found that 97% of those polled...

Qatar helps keep US capital city subway open for NHL fansWASHINGTON (AP) Thanks to Qatar, hockey fans in the U.S. capital get an extra hour of subway service on the night of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final between the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning.It costs...

AP Sports WriterZuccarello leads Rangers to 4-1 win over Senators in Game 3By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Mats Zuccarello had a goal and an assist to lead New York to a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night, cutting the Rangers' deficit to 2-1 in...