NHL

Ontario mulls how all-Canadian division in NHL might workTORONTO (AP) Ontario's minister of sport says the provincial government is examining how a Canadian division in the NHL might work.Lisa MacLeod says discussions about the league's return-to-play plan are being studied by Ontario public health authorities, the province's chief...

Carolina sends Necas, Fleury to minors, calls up BishopRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have assigned forward Martin Necas and defenseman Haydn Fleury to their AHL affiliate in Charlotte.In a corresponding move Wednesday, the Hurricanes recalled forward Clark Bishop from Charlotte.The 19-year-old Necas, the team's first-round pick in...

AP Sports WriterMystique vs. mayhem in unlikely Stanley Cup FinalBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The dynasty that once appeared so certain is again in the offing for the Pittsburgh Penguins.Four victories against the Nashville Predators in the Stanley Cup Final would make Pittsburgh the first franchise to win back-to-back...

AP Hockey WriterCoyotes acquire Taylor Hall from Devils for picks, prospectsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Arizona Coyotes have landed Taylor Hall.Arizona on Monday acquired the standout winger from the New Jersey Devils for three prospects and two draft picks. The Coyotes will try to end their seven-year playoff drought by adding...

AP Hockey WritersNHL camps to open July 10 if league, players agree to resumeBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWThe NHL and NHL Players' Association gave the go-ahead Thursday for teams to open training camp on July 10 in the next step forward toward completing the pandemic-delayed season.The league and...

Associated PressBlue Jackets rally to beat Kings 3-2 on Dubois' OT goalBy NICOLE KRAFTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Blue Jackets have pulled their goaltender in the closing minutes several times this season, only to see it backfire. But this time, it worked.Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in overtime, Zach Werenski had...

The last time the Anaheim Ducks began their season with three wins, they won the Stanley Cup. The Ducks will try to replicate that start on Friday when they host the Vancouver Canucks in their home opener. Anaheim’s third line provided most of the offense in the first two...

AP Sports WriterBruins captain Chara: I want to keep playing in BostonBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Bruins captain Zdeno Chara says he wants to play next season, when he will turn 44 - and he wants to do it in Boston.Chara said that he was still raw from the...

AP Sports WriterPredators beat Stars 2-1 in OT, even series 1-1By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Craig Smith has a knack for timely goals in the playoffs, and he helped the Nashville Predators avoid a very big hole heading to Dallas.Smith scored five minutes into overtime to give...

Associated PressVesey scores go-ahead goal in 3rd, Rangers top Blues 4-2By SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) ??? The St. Louis Blues had a chance to clinch a postseason berth on their own terms, but a stubborn goaltender stood in their way.Alexandar Georgiev made 44 saves and Jimmy Vesey scored the...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes sign forward Keller to 8-year contract extensionBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Clayton Keller has lived up to lofty expectations, becoming one of Arizona's best players by his second full NHL season.The Coyotes rewarded the skilled forward with an eight-year contract extension with an average annual...

Rangers to start G Georgiev at Montreal in NHL debutGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Alexandar Georgiev is set to make his NHL debut for the New York Rangers when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.The 22-year-old Russian was 12-11-2 with a 2.97 goals-against average and .908 save-percentage in...