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Winnipeg 1 1 0-2Vancouver 0 3 2-5First Period-1, Winnipeg, Tlusty 14 (O'Dell), 2:17.Second Period-2, Winnipeg, Wheeler 23 (Stafford, Stuart), 5:07. 3, Vancouver, Higgins 10 (Vrbata, Bonino), 10:57. 4, Vancouver, Weber 8 (H.Sedin, Edler), 16:29 (pp). 5, Vancouver, Vrbata 28 (H.Sedin, D.Sedin), 19:00.Third...

AP Hockey WriterThe Great One's heading Down Under to promote hockeyBy JOHN WAWROWHaving played an influential role in popularizing hockey across America's southwest, Wayne Gretzky is turning his attention to a new frontier.The Great One's heading Down Under.''You know what, I've said it a thousand times in my lifetime...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins head into the final weekend of the regular season fighting for their playoff lives.The Penguins have sputtered down the stretch. Pittsburgh is just 3-9-2 in its last 14 games but can assure itself of a ninth straight postseason berth with wins over the...

PITTSBURGH (AP) Washington won 4-1 at Pittsburgh on Monday to spoil Mike Sullivan's coaching debut for the Penguins.Sullivan took over the position following the firing of Mike Johnston on Saturday, but saw his team lose heavily against a Capitals outfit led by two goals and an assist from...

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings have put winger Thomas Vanek on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Detroit made the move Monday, keeping Vanek out of the lineup for at least four more games. He's eligible to play Nov. 20 against Calgary. The 32-year-old Vanek, signed July 1 as...

Flyers forward Dale Weise suspended for 3 gamesNEW YORK (AP) Philadelphia Flyers forward Dale Weise was suspended for three games without pay by the NHL on Friday for an illegal check to Anaheim defenseman Korbinian Holzer's head.The hit came in the second period of the Flyers' 3-2 home...

Havlat announces retirement after 14 NHL seasonsTORONTO (AP) Martin Havlat has announced his retirement after putting up 594 points in 790 NHL games over 14 seasons.Nicknamed ''Mach 9'' for his skating prowess, Havlat played for the Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils...

Ducks re-sign D Sami Vatanen for 4 years, $19.5 millionANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Defenseman Sami Vatanen re-signed with the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, agreeing to a four-year, $19.5 million deal through the 2019-20 season.Vatanen was a restricted free agent after recording nine goals and a career-high 29 assists last...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes signed a one-year affiliation agreement with the ECHL's Rapid City Rush on Tuesday.The South Dakota team is entering its second season in the 28-team ECHL.The Coyotes had been affiliated with the Gwinnett Gladiators since 2011.In April, Arizona signed a multiyear affiliation agreement...

Sens GM Dorion says Boucher was first choice to fill vacancyOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Pierre Dorion said he knew he had found the next Ottawa Senators head coach after his first meeting with Guy Boucher.The new Senators GM said Boucher was the first candidate he interviewed for the position...

AP Sports WriterVagabond career brings everyman Boudreau back to MinnesotaBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The last time Bruce Boudreau landed in Minnesota, his dedication to the sport left much to be desired.Now he's back in the capital city as an NHL head coach on his third team,...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - So far, the St. Louis Blues are surviving without All-Star defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk.The Blues (33-13-4) beat Tampa Bay 2-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive win, tying a franchise record with points in 12 consecutive games for the first time since 2000. In all,...