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Blackhawks F Hossa activated from injured reserveCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have activated forward Marian Hossa from injured reserve.Hossa is expected to play Thursday night against Buffalo. He is tied for the team lead with 16 goals in 34 games.The 38-year-old Hossa was hurt in the first period...

Stars honor slain Dallas officers before, during NHL openerDALLAS (AP) The Stars honored five officers slain in downtown Dallas this summer, wearing decals of their badges on their helmets during a season-opening 4-2 win Thursday night.Family members of two of the slain officers, Dallas police Sgt. Michael Smith...

Associated PressNew York judge to dismiss charges against Sabres' KaneBy CAROLYN THOMPSONBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) A judge will dismiss the charges against Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane stemming from scuffles with women in a bar if he stays out of future trouble, according to a prosecutor who described the...

Penguins to raise Stanley Cup banner Oct. 13 vs. CapitalsBy The Associated PressThe Stanley Cup-champion Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2016-17 NHL season at home on Thursday, Oct. 13, against the Washington Capitals.They'll raise their fourth Cup banner to the rafters of Consol Energy Center against their rivals, who they...

Nashville 0 1 0-1N.Y. Rangers 1 1 2-4First Period-1, N.Y. Rangers, Staal 5 (Zuccarello, Brassard), 6:36.Second Period-2, N.Y. Rangers, Kreider 17 (Zuccarello, Brassard), 4:14. 3, Nashville, Cullen 7 (Beck, Santorelli), 15:24.Third Period-4, N.Y. Rangers, Moore 6 (Girardi, Glass), 5:51. 5,...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis has been ruled out of the regular season and the playoffs while getting treatment for blood clots.The 35-year-old Dupuis hasn't played since beginning treatment for blood clots in November. The team initially held out hope Dupuis could return in time for...

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Defenseman Simon Despres scored 2:21 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied late and beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.Chris Kunitz tied the game with a power-play goal with 3:11 left in regulation, spoiling a magnificent performance by New Jersey's Cory Schneider,...

AP Hockey WriterWorld Cup, young stars, backup goalies add up to more goalsBy STEPHEN WHYNOJust because Wayne Gretzky laced up his skates in an alumni game over the weekend doesn't mean the NHL is back to the 1980s.It just feels like it.Goals are coming fast and furious through the...

AP Sports WriterElliott has Blues 1 win from Western finalBy R.B. FALLSTROMST. LOUIS (AP) Brian Elliott's postseason play is the biggest reason the St. Louis Blues are one win away from their first appearance in the Western Conference final since 2001.Game after game, the goalie has handled the...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes sign Connor Murphy to 6-year dealBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes locked up two of their best young defenseman on Thursday, signing Connor Murphy to a six-year contract and Michael Stone to a one-year dealMurphy's deal is for $23.1 million with a salary...

Penguins' star Crosby could return against PanthersPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby could make his season debut Tuesday night against Florida.The two-time MVP and reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner hasn't played since sustaining a concussion in practice earlier this month. Crosby returned to practice on Monday and...

AP Sports WriterDatsyuk leaving Red Wings to play in Russia-based KHLBy NOAH TRISTERWEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) Pavel Datsyuk is leaving the Detroit Red Wings with a year left on his contract, saying it's time to go back home and play in the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League.The 37-year-old...