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Nashville 0 0 2 0-3Florida 0 2 0 0-2First Period-None.Second Period-1, Florida, Fleischmann 6 (Bolland), 8:37. 2, Florida, Ekblad 8 (Hayes), 14:27.Third Period-3, Nashville, Jones 5 (Ribeiro), 4:44 (pp). 4, Nashville, Forsberg 18, 15:17 (pp).Overtime-None.Shootout-Nashville 3 (Cullen G, Smith G, Josi...

The Montreal Canadiens and the Anaheim Ducks already have their first chance to finish up the first round.These two clubs on opposite ends of the continent walked similar paths to get their respective 3-0 series advantages heading into Wednesday's games.Both Montreal and Anaheim were regular-season powers that finished atop...

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Islanders have signed goalie Kevin Poulin to a one-year, two-way contract.The Islanders announced the deal Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.Poulin had a 2.87 goals-against average with a .912 save percentage in 45 games for Bridgeport last season in the...

Coyotes renew deal with ECHL's Rapid City RushGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have renewed their affiliation agreement with the ECHL's Rapid City Rush.The Coyotes announced the one-year deal Thursday.''Rapid City is a first class organization and we are looking forward to another great season,'' Coyotes general manager...

ANAHEIM, California (AP) Teddy Purcell scored 1:16 into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers twice rallied from a third-period deficit before earning a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.In Wednesday's other game, Sidney Crosby and David Perron scored in the shootout to help the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Montreal...

Chris Drury hired as Rangers assistant general managerNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have hired former captain Chris Drury as their assistant general manager.General manager Jeff Gorton announced the promotion on Friday.In his expanded role, Drury will assist Gorton on all player transactions and contract negotiations, and...

Flames acquire Michael Stone from Coyotes for draft picksCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have acquired defenseman Michael Stone from the Arizona Coyotes for two draft picks.Stone has a goal and eight assists in 45 games with the Coyotes this season and will be counted on to help...

AP Hockey WritersFleury among players exposed for Vegas NHL expansion draftBy JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNOThree-time Stanley Cup champion goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, Nashville forward James Neal and Anaheim defenseman Sami Vatanen are among the high-profile players available for the Vegas Golden Knights to select in the NHL expansion draft.Now...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Pittsburgh forward Sidney Crosby now is joining teammate Evgeni Malkin in missing the NHL All-Star Game because of injuries with Predators rookie Filip Forsberg added to the game being played Sunday.Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford announced Thursday that Crosby will miss the game with a...

Calgary 1 1 2-4San Jose 0 1 0-1First Period-1, Calgary, Raymond 9 (Bouma, Russell), 14:52.Second Period-2, Calgary, Bouma 9 (Giordano, D.Jones), 8:10. 3, San Jose, Burns 12 (Couture, Pavelski), 19:59.Third Period-4, Calgary, Hudler 16 (Gaudreau, Wideman), 5:20 (pp). 5, Calgary, D.Jones 9...

March 16-18 - NHL general managers meeting, Boca Raton, Fla.April 11 - Regular season ends.April 15 - Stanley Cup playoffs begin.April 16-26 - IIHF Under-18 World Championship, Zug and Lucerne, SwitzerlandMay 1-17 - IIHF World Championship, Prague and Ostrava, Czech Republic.June 17 - Last possible day for Stanley Cup...

Jeff Zatkoff injures groin at morning skate for LA KingsLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Kings goalie Jeff Zatkoff has been placed on injured reserve after hurting his groin during a morning skate.The Kings recalled goalie Jack Campbell from their AHL affiliate in Ontario on Saturday.Zatkoff had to be...