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Sabres' Evander Kane out weeks with cracked ribsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane is out indefinitely after cracking three ribs in Thursday's season opener.Coach Dan Bylsma said Kane will miss ''weeks,'' the latest misfortune for a team already without top-line center Jack Eichel. Eichel will miss...

Cherry says he would not apologize as condition for returnTORONTO (AP) Hockey commentator Don Cherry says the network that fired him ''made it impossible'' for him to address the comments that led to his dismissal.He says on his new podcast he was unwilling to accept Sportsnet's conditions to...

Broadcaster apologizes for Cherry's comments on immigrantsTORONTO (AP) A Canadian broadcast company has apologized for hockey commentator Don Cherry's remarks about what he believes are new immigrants not honoring the country's fallen soldiers.The 85-year-old Cherry, who has been criticized in the past for his outspoken conservative politics, seemed...

Sabres hire Steve Smith to coaching staffBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley has hired Steve Smith to his staff.Smith was a three-time Stanley Cup winner in Edmonton during a 16-year career, also playing for the Blackhawks and Flames. He has nine years of experience as an...

The VANCOUVER and the NY RANGERS will both be gunning for a victory on 11/12/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. VANCOUVER CANUCKS vs NY RANGERS When: 7:00 PM  ET, Monday, November 12, 2018 Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York ROT TEAM PL OU ML 51 VANCOUVER 0 (-110) 6 -105 -115 110 -130 52 NY RANGERS TV: 7:05 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: NY RANGERS ,...

Puljujarvi, Maroon lead Oilers to 5-2 win over CanucksEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Jesse Puljujarvi's decision to spend his time off playing with Edmonton kids on an outdoor rink seems to have paid off.Puljujarvi had a goal and two assists, Patrick Maroon scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers had a...

Associated PressFleury shuts out former team; Knights defeat PenguinsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury wasn't happy with his performance in his return to Pittsburgh two seasons ago.He had a much better time Saturday night.Fleury stopped 29 shots against his former team, leading the Golden...

AP Hockey WriterNHL, retired players reach $19M concussions settlementBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe National Hockey League announced a tentative $18.9 million settlement Monday with more than 300 retired players who sued the league and accused it of failing to protect them from head injuries or warn them of the risks involved...

Vegas Golden Knights to play first game at Dallas on Oct. 6By The Associated PressThe expansion Vegas Golden Knights will make their regular-season debut on the road in Dallas on Oct. 6 and host Arizona on Oct. 10 in the first home game in franchise history.NHL teams announced their...

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with defenseman Michal Rozsival on a one-year contract.The 37-year-old Rozsival had 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 65 games with the Blackhawks last season. He added an assist in 10 playoff games for the Stanley Cup champs. Rozsival...

AP Sports WriterStanley Cup: Stars and Lightning turn defense into offenseBy STEPHEN HAWKINSThis was already going to be an unusual Stanley Cup, and it now has a matchup for all of those who like their games to be a bit defensive.The Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning, two of...

AP Sports WriterThree's company; Pens eye first NHL three-peat in 35 yearsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The parade celebrating the Pittsburgh Penguins' second straight Stanley Cup was still raging on that hot afternoon in mid-June when Mike Sullivan decided it was time to up the ante.Sure, becoming the first...