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Rangers add Shattenkirk, Pavelec in free agencyNEW YORK (AP) The Rangers have agreed to deals with defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk and goalie Ondrej Pavelec on the opening day of free agency.Shattenkirk was considered to be one of the top players available and fills a need on the team's blueline...

Hurricanes re-sign G Nedeljkovic to 2-year dealRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract.The team announced the deal Friday. It is a two-way deal for the 2019-20 season, paying Nedeljkovic $725,000 at the NHL level and $70,000 at the American Hockey...

AP Hockey WriterCarlson signing is first domino to fall in NHL free agencyBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe first big free agent re-signing with his own team is just the beginning of what's to come around the NHL.Defenseman John Carlson signed a $64 million, eight-year deal with the Stanley Cup champion Washington...

Flames sign forward Tkachuk to 3-year, $21M dealCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have signed forward Matthew Tkachuk to a three-year, $21-million deal.The signing of the 21-year-old Tkachuk through the 2021-22 season means another key part of Calgary's nucleus will stay.Tkachuk, who was a restricted free agent, will...

AP Hockey WriterAP Source: Maple Leafs place unhappy Brooks Laich on waiversBy JOHN WAWROWA person with direct knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Toronto Maple Leafs placed Brooks Laich on waivers, two days after the veteran center questioned where he fit in the team's plans.The...

Associated PressPens rally to win 4-3 in OT, ending Isles' 10-game streakBy SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) After two terrific periods, the New York Islanders abandoned their strong fundamental play in the third.And in a flash, their 10-game winning streak was over.Bryan Rust scored his second goal of the...

Associated PressTop NHL draft prospect makes ceremonial pitch at WrigleyBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Nolan Patrick, a potential No. 1 overall pick on Friday at the NHL draft in Chicago, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field before Wednesday's game between the Cubs and Padres.But the 18-year-old...

AP Hockey WriterAye Captains: Crosby, McDavid provide Penguins, Oilers sparkBy JOHN WAWROWTORONTO (AP) The C's have it: Crosby and Connor, that is.It didn't take long for the two captains - Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Edmonton's Connor McDavid - to make their presence felt three days into the NHL's...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Devils left wing Reid Boucher is going to be sidelined after sustaining a concussion in a prospects game over the weekend.Executive vice president and general manager Ray Shero said Tuesday that Boucher was hurt against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. He was...

AP Sports WriterNow up to speed, Blue Jackets try to rebound against BruinsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Now that the rust has been knocked off, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to even their second-round series with the Boston Bruins.Columbus had eight days off between sweeping Tampa Bay...

Maple Leafs trade veteran forward Matt Martin to IslandersBy The Associated PressMatt Martin is going back to the New York Islanders.The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt the feisty forward to the Islanders, who drafted him in 2008. The Leafs get minor-league goalie Eamon McAdam in the deal.Also on Tuesday,...

The TORONTO and the SAN JOSE will both be gunning for a victory on 11/15/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS vs SAN JOSE SHARKS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Thursday, November 15, 2018 Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California ROT TEAM PL OU ML 17 TORONTO 0 (-110) 6 105 -125 120 -140 18 SAN JOSE TV: 10:35 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION:...