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AP Hockey WriterNHL says Flyers, Panthers could play tiebreaker gameBy STEPHEN WHYNOIf the Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers are even in points, regulation and overtime wins, and goal differential at the end of the season, they will play a one-game tiebreaker to determine who goes to the playoffs.The NHL...

AP Hockey WriterEx-Blues rooting for St. Louis to win Stanley CupBy STEPHEN WHYNOBOSTON (AP) T.J. Oshie went through five early playoff exits with the St. Louis Blues who could never seem to break through.Four years after being traded, the Capitals winger hopes the Blues winning the Stanley Cup...

Associated PressGreiss, Islanders shut out Blue Jackets 2-0By SCOTT CHARLESUNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) The New York Islanders played tough defense, and Thomas Greiss took care of the rest.Greiss made 31 saves in his fifth shutout of the season, helping the Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-0 on Monday...

Associated PressNHL's focus shifts to Canadian cities as possible hubsBy ROB GILLIES and JOHN WAWROWCanada has approved the NHL’s return-to-play proposal that could lead to one or more cities north of the border serving as host sites for the league's 24-team playoff format.Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Friday...

AP Hockey WriterVegas re-signs goalie Robin Lehner to $25M, 5-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOLennox Lehner is almost 6 years old and already has five hockey jerseys because his father has bounced around the NHL so much.He won't have to add another to his collection, and Robin Lehner will get to...

Oilers' Connor McDavid suspended for check to headNEW YORK (AP) Edmonton Oilers All-Star Connor McDavid has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of the New York Islanders' Nick Leddy during Edmonton's 4-3 win on Thursday night.The league announced the suspension on Friday. McDavid...

AP Sports WriterCall it a comeback: No lead safe as late rallies on the riseBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Don't be fooled: That third-period lead isn't so safe.Not this season, anyway. There's been quite a comeback for the comeback.The NHL has seen 110 third-period comeback wins spanning 611 games...

The CAROLINA and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 5/12/2019 at 3:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CAROLINA vs BOSTON When: 5/12/2019 3:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 5 CAROLINA 0 (-110) 5.5 110 -130 130 -150 6 BOSTON TV: 3 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, Sportsnet, TVA LINE: 0 PREDICTION: Bruins 3, Hurricanes 2 Oddsmakers currently have the CAROLINA listed as 130-moneyline...

Hockey champions laying off 30 workers because of virusJust months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday that they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.The positions...

Associated PressBruins' Marchand looking for fresh start going forwardBy MATT KALMANBOSTON (AP) Bruins forward Brad Marchand has used the past few days since his team was eliminated in the second round in five games by the Tampa Bay Lightning to reflect on his role in the loss.Marchand drew...

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on 1/11/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia ROT TEAM PL OU ML 55 PITTSBURGH 0 (-110) 5.5 105 -125 105 -125 56 WASHINGTON TV: 8 p.m. ET,...

AP Hockey WriterSabres GM remains confident in Skinner re-signing with teamBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill remains confident that 40-goal-scorer Jeff Skinner will re-sign with the team.Contract talks began in January. Botterill says negotiations continue and both sides are focused on having a...