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WASHINGTON (AP) - The precocious Russian forward drafted in the first round by the Washington Capitals finally delivered a breathtaking, winning goal in a Game 7. No, not Alex Ovechkin - Evgeny Kuznetsov.Skating around every opponent on the ice, Kuznetsov scored the go-ahead goal with 7:18 remaining, and Braden...

The Latest: Kessel scores in 2nd period; Pens take 1-0 leadPITTSBURGH (AP) The Latest on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins (all times local):---9:35 p.m.The Pittsburgh Penguins scored first, just as they did in Game 1, to move a...

Senators owner excited about team's shot at playoffsOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has new priorities following a life-saving liver transplant - and renewed focus on some old ones, too.Away from the rink, he's taking up a close-to-home fight. Melnyk launched his new foundation, The Organ Project,...

AP Sports WriterLas Vegas hires McCrimmon as assistant GMBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Las Vegas expansion NHL team has hired Kelly McCrimmon as its assistant general manager.McCrimmon is well-known and widely respected in hockey circles as a brilliant talent evaluator during his time at the junior level. The owner, general manager...

San Jose 0 0 1-1Calgary 0 3 0-3First Period-None.Second Period-1, Calgary, Russell 1 (Byron, Jooris), 9:28. 2, Calgary, Hudler 15 (Gaudreau, Monahan), 11:55 (pp). 3, Calgary, Raymond 8 (Colborne, Brodie), 18:03.Third Period-4, San Jose, Scott 2 (Hannan, Kennedy), 2:48.Shots on Goal-San Jose...

Imagine tracking Sidney Crosby's every move on the ice in real time.It may not be far off.The NHL is experimenting with player tracking technology that could be available as early as next season for broadcasters and fans.During last month's All-Star game in Columbus, Ohio, chips were put in jerseys...

Chicago 1 1 2-4Minnesota 0 1 2-3First Period-1, Chicago, Seabrook 3 (Bickell, Oduya), 10:23.Second Period-2, Chicago, Shaw 1 (Toews, Kane), 3:28 (pp). 3, Minnesota, Haula 1 (Cooke, Dumba), 6:42.Third Period-4, Chicago, Kane 7 (Bickell, Hjalmarsson), 13:20. 5, Chicago, Hossa 1 (Toews),...

AP Sports WriterNHL adds meldonium to banned substances listBy STEPHEN WHYNOFollowing the lead of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the NHL has added meldonium to its list of banned substances.Deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the addition in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. It was first reported by...

The ST LOUIS and the FLORIDA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/12/2017 at 7:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ST LOUIS vs FLORIDA When: 7:30 PM  ET, Thursday, October 12, 2017 Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida ROT TEAM PL OU ML 3 ST LOUIS 0 (-110) 5.5 -105 -115 100 -120 4 FLORIDA TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NHL.TV, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), FSN Florida LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Blues...

Dallas 0 2 0-2Calgary 0 1 0-1First Period-None.Second Period-1, Dallas, Ja.Benn 9 (Seguin, Eakin), 4:00. 2, Dallas, Daley 7 (Ja.Benn, Eakin), 11:54. 3, Calgary, Giordano 9, 18:45.Third Period-None.Shots on Goal-Dallas 6-8-7-21. Calgary 9-8-5-22.Goalies-Dallas, Lehtonen. Calgary, Hiller. A-19,289 (19,289). T-2:26.

AP Hockey WriterProsecutor submits new evidence against Sabres forward KaneBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Prosecutors continue building their case in alleging Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane was trespassing the night he is accused of harassing three women at a downtown Buffalo bar in June.Erie County assistant district attorney...

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Rangers used Carl Hagelin's overtime goal and spectacular goaltending by Henrik Lundqvist to beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Friday night to advance in the Eastern Conference playoffs.Hagelin skated out from behind the net and put a wrist shot on the short side behind...