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Blackhawks re-sign Hendry

The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed defenseman Jordan Hendry to a one-year contract. More>>

Arbiter: NHL was right in voiding Kovalchuk deal

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer Ilya Kovalchuk is back on the free-agent market, and talking already. An arbitrator ruled Monday that the NHL acted correctly in voiding Kovalchuk's landmark $102 million... More>>

Devils want to keep Kovalchuk

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer The New Jersey Devils are working on another deal to sign Ilya Kovalchuk. More>>

Red Wings sign F Tardif to 1-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings have signed 25-year-old forward Jamie Tardif to a one-year contract. More>>

Chris Chelios to retire, work for Red Wings

Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says Chris Chelios is going to work for the team. More>>

Kovalchuk agrees to 17-year deal with Devils Video included

Unlike the NBA's LeBron James, the biggest prize on the NHL free agent market isn't moving. More>>

Wild signs Mikko Koivu to 7-year, $47M extension

This time, Minnesota Wild fans don't have to fret about losing the franchise player. More>>

Wild re-sign backup goalie Harding to 1-year deal

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed backup goalie Josh Harding to a one-year, $1.2 million contract. More>>

Blackhawks to keep D Hjalmarsson

The Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost seven players since winning the Stanley Cup a month ago, said Monday they plan to keep 23-year-old restricted free agent defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson. More>>

Kitchen signs on as Blackhawks assistant coach

The Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have hired Florida Panthers assistant Mike Kitchen, reuniting him with head coach Joel Quenneville. More>>

Family, hockey players remember tough guy Probert

Fellow hockey players paid tribute to Bob Probert on Friday, remembering the former NHL tough guy as a gentle giant with a big heart. More>>

Granato, James first women elected to Hockey Hall

The Hockey Hall of Fame is no longer just for male inductees. More>>

Modano may keep playing, maybe not in Dallas

A few weeks after turning 40, Mike Modano is thinking about continuing his NHL career. If so, he might have to find a new team. More>>

Canadiens sign Plekanec to 6-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens signed leading scorer Tomas Plekanec to a six-year, $30 million contract on Tuesday. More>>

Quinn out as Oilers coach, Renney promoted

Tom Renney figured he would become head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. He just didn't think it would happen so soon. More>>

Panthers deal Horton to Bruins for Wideman, picks

The Boston Bruins haven't won the Stanley Cup in almost four decades, and their latest run at a championship was derailed by the most spectacular collapse in NHL history. More>>

AP Source: Niedermayer to announce retirement

A person with knowledge of the situation says defenseman Scott Niedermayer will announce his retirement from the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. More>>

Blackhawks to raise Cup banner against Red Wings

The Pittsburgh Penguins will open a new arena, and the Chicago Blackhawks will unfurl a long-awaited championship banner in the first week of the 2010-11 NHL season. More>>

Wild sign newly acquired Staubitz to 2-year deal

The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Brad Staubitz to a two-year, $1.15 million contract. More>>

New Jersey Devils reacquire Jason Arnott in trade

Jason Arnott is back with the New Jersey Devils and very happy about it. More>>

Sharks' Blake retires after decorated NHL career

Earlyin his 20th season, Rob Blake realized that this would be his final one as an NHL player. More>>

Competition committee recommends head hit penalty

The NHL's competition committee recommended that the league's referees will be given the power to hand out major penalties for hits to the head next season. More>>

Canadiens trade goalie Halak to Blues

The St. Louis Blues now have a goalie who fits right into their youth movement, acquiring Jaroslav Halak fresh off his star-making playoff run for Montreal. More>>

Devils hire John MacLean as coach

The fourth time apparently was the charm for John MacLean. More>>

Blues, Avalanche swap minor league forwards

The St. Louis Blues have acquired forward T.J. Hensick from the Avalanche, sending forward Julian Talbot to Colorado. More>>

Flyers' Briere, son in traffic accident in NY

Philadelphia Flyers star center Danny Briere and his 9-year-old son escaped serious injury in a collision with a tractor-trailer near the New York-Pennsylvania state line early Thursday, authorities said. More>>

Ice Edge gives Glendale proof it can buy Coyotes

Ice Edge Holdings says it has provided the city of Glendale proof that it has the financing to complete the purchase of the Phoenix Coyotes. More>>

Former Bruins star Neely named team president

Cam Neely had a direct approach to playing hockey. Go for the goal and knock down any opponent blocking the way. More>>

Wild re-sign C James Sheppard

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed center James Sheppard to a one-year contract. More>>

Red Wings, Ilari Filppula agree to 1-year deal

The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a one-year contract with forward Ilari Filppula. More>>

LA Kings assistant facing sex abuse charge resigns

Los Angeles Kings assistant coach Mark Hardy has resigned while facing a fourth-degree charge of felony sexual abuse. More>>

ChampionBlackhawks know changes are ahead

A day after they celebrated their Stanley Cup victory with a massive parade, the Chicago Blackhawks were still giddy from the experience Saturday. But they also know that changes are ahead this summer. More>>

Chicago celebrates Blackhawks' Stanley Cup win

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith asked for the name of a good dentist. Patrick Kane insisted he loved cabbies. And team captain Jonathan Toews hoisted the Stanley Cup to roars from a huge and appreciative crowd. More>>

TV ratings up big for NHL in time for new deals

What if there's another Ottawa-Anaheim series? More>>

Flyers have big moves to make

Michael Leighton cost the Flyers all of about $142,000 this season. More>>

Former Red Wings coach Bobby Kromm dies

Former Detroit Red Wings coach Bobby Kromm has died. More>>

Guy Boucher is new coach of Tampa Bay Lightning

Bold and fearless on the ice during a Hall of Fame playing career, Steve Yzerman is taking the same approach to rebuilding the Tampa Bay Lightning. More>>

Long time coming: Chicago Blackhawks are champions

From the first day of training camp nine months ago, the Chicago Blackhawks felt the expectations. They were everywhere, generated by championship-hungry fans and by the players themselves. More>>

Flyers need 1 more rally

His Flyers were dominated from the faceoff to the closing seconds. He yanked his goalie, his top defender suddenly went soft, and his star forward took a brutal stick to the eye. More>>

Live updates from Game 5

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Make it 5 for 5 for the home teams. More>>

Chicago channels its inner bully Video included

It's clear by now who the real bullies are. More>>

Pronger loses his edge, and Flyers D goes soft

Chris Pronger and Philadelphia's stiff defense suddenly went soft, and the Flyers are facing elimination. More>>

Blackhawks try to regroup after losses in Philly

When they won the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals, the Chicago Blackhawks were soaring. A trip to Philadelphia brought them back to reality in a hurry. More>>

Blackhawks try to regroup after losses in Philly

When they won the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals, the Chicago Blackhawks were soaring. A trip to Philadelphia brought them back to reality in a hurry. More>>

Flyers again climb out of tough spot

The Philadelphia Flyers stared at one tough spot after another on the way to the Stanley Cup finals, so they weren't about to blink when the Chicago Blackhawks took the first two games. More>>

Even it Up: Flyers beat Chicago 5-3 in Game 4 Video included

In a series that has felt like a swap meet with the way the Flyers and Blackhawks have traded goals, Philadelphia found itself with some extra room to work with in the third period of Game 4. More>>

Bruins re-sign enforcer Shawn Thornton

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Shawn Thornton to a two-year contract extension. More>>

Hjalmarsson's tough night costs Hawks in Game 4

Niklas Hjalmarsson picked a bad time for his roughest night in the playoffs. Until a late rally, the rest of the Chicago Blackhawks didn't fare a whole lot better. More>>

Leighton ready for Chicago return Video included

Michael Leighton pictured the scene the day he was drafted. He'd bow his head, listen to the national anthem and wait for the Chicago fans to go wild in tingly anticipation of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. More>>

Gold medal teammates Toews, Richards go for Cup

Jonathan Toews and Mike Richards skated on the same line, sported the same jersey and shared a purpose during Canada's pressure-filled run to a gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics. More>>

Lightning hire Steve Yzerman as new GM

Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman is the Tampa Bay Lightning's new general manager, taking on the task to rebuilding a franchise that's fallen on hard times since winning its only Stanley Cup championship six years ago. More>>

Toothless Keith talks softly, carries big stick

Duncan Keith saw the puck coming. He just couldn't turn his head quickly enough and it smacked him right in the mouth. Ouch! More>>

Flyers to face Blackhawks in Stanley Cup finals

When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hands the Stanley Cup to Chicago captain Jonathan Toews or Philadelphia counterpart Mike Richards, a hockey-crazed city will be satisfied for the first time in decades. More>>

Flyers advance to Stanley Cup finals

The Philadelphia Flyers have rekindled some of their old "Broad Street Bullies" championship days and are back in the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in 13 years. More>>

Flyers rout Canadiens in East finals opener

The Philadelphia Flyers are about to find out what it's like to play from in front. It's been a while since the NHL's comeback kids have been the ones being chased. More>>

Decade deal for Capitals' Backstrom: 10 yrs, $67M

First Alex Ovechkin, now Nicklas Backstrom. The Washington Capitals have their two best players locked into big money contracts for a decade. More>>

Unbeaten Russia tops Denmark 6-1 at hockey worlds

Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings had a hat-trick, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin added his fifth goal in five games and unbeaten Russia cruised into the ice hockey world championship quarterfinals with a 6-1... More>>

Habs' first goal is scoring a goal against Flyers

Scoring a goal - just one at this point - would be a start for the Montreal Canadiens, who are down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals after a pair of shutouts at the hands of Philadelphia goalie Michael Leighton. More>>

Flyers top Montreal in Game 2

Michael Leighton stopped 30 shots and recorded his second straight shutout, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. More>>

Blackhawks beat Sharks 4-2 to take 2-0 series lead

Dustin Byfuglien and Jonathan Toews scored on deflections 90 seconds apart in the second period and the Chicago Blackhawks rolled to their record-tying seventh straight road win in the playoffs, 4-2 over the San Jose Sharks... More>>

Wild sign Chad Rau

The Minnesota Wild have signed Chad Rau to a two-year deal. More>>

Blackhawks beat Sharks 2-1 in Game 1

Antti Niemi might finally be putting to rest all those questions about whether he is the Chicago Blackhawks' weak link. More>>

Russia beats Germany 3-2 at ice hockey worlds

Alex Ovechkin scored his fourth goal in four games to lead Russia to a 3-2 victory over Germany and remain undefeated at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. More>>

Flyers make history, beat Bruins in Game 7

Down 3-0 in the series, then down 3-0 in Game 7. It looked as if the Philadelphia Flyers had finally run out of rallies against the Boston Bruins. More>>

Hockey mayhem in Montreal brings 41 arrests

Forty-one people were arrested in the mayhem after the Montreal Canadiens' Game 7 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Some stores were looted and police fired tear gas at hundredsof bottle-throwers. More>>

Crosby won't play for Canada at hockey worlds

Olympic star Sidney Crosby won't be joining Canada's team in the world hockey championships in Germany, More>>

Flyers force Game 7 vs. Bruins

The Flyers' farfetched comeback is nearly complete. More>>

Disbelieve it: Canadiens eliminate Pens, 5-2

First the Capitals, now the Penguins. The Canadiens, the worst-record team in the playoffs, keep sending home the NHL's best. More>>

Bergeron lifts Bruins past Sabres 2-1 in Game 3

Patrice Bergeron scored the go-ahead goal with just over 6 minutes left to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 win on Monday night and a 2-1 lead over the Buffalo Sabres in their Eastern Conference playoff series. More>>

Kings charge past Canucks for 2-1 series lead

If the Los Angeles Kings' fearsome power play keeps lighting up Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks, their long-suffering fans won't have to wait eight years for their next playoff series. More>>

Ovechkin, Varlamov lead Capitals past Habs

Alexander Ovechkin scored the fourth goal of Washington's second-period outburst, leading the Capitals to a 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night and a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference series. More>>

Senators look to tie series in Game 4

Trailing by a game in their first-round series against the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Ottawa Senators know the importance of Game 4. More>>

Keeping gloves on more rewarding for Carcillo

Dan Carcillo would've fit right in with the Broad Street Bullies. He's known for fighting, spends a lot of time in the penalty box and agitates opponents. Heck, he even has a 1970s-style mustache. More>>

Avalanche beat Sharks 1-0 in OT

The San Jose Sharks couldn't score on Craig Anderson all night. Moments into overtime, they somehow managed to put the puck past their own goalie. More>>

Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins past Senators

Even faced with the constant attention of the Ottawa Senators' top pair of defensemen, Sidney Crosby keeps finding ways to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins. More>>

Niemi shuts out Predators, Chicago gets even

Antti Niemi's mind was clear and his game was sharp. It was just what the Chicago Blackhawks needed to even up their first-round series with the Nashville Predators More>>

Kings return home with playoff momentum

If any playoff hockey fans deserve a little more for their money, it's the long-suffering Staples Center denizens who haven't witnessed a postseason game since 2002. More>>

Coyotes beat Red Wings 4-2 for 2-1 lead in series

The Phoenix Coyotes have thrived in the face of adversity all season. More>>

Sabres LW Vanek doubtful for Game 3 against Bruins

Injured Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek will likely miss Game 3 of Buffalo's Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Bruins. More>>

Ovechkin, Capitals put pressure back on Canadiens

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals gave their fans reason to "Rock the Red" after salvaging a split at home to open their first Stanley Cup playoff matchup against Montreal. More>>

Sedin has goal, 2 assists as Canucks top Coyotes

Henrik Sedin scored a short-handed goal late in the second period and added two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-1 on Tuesday night. More>>

Bernier gets first shutout as Kings top Predators

One day after being recalled from Manchester of the American Hockey League, Jonathan Bernier made 34 saves to record his first career shutout and lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on... More>>

Blues beat slumping Blackhawks 4-2 to stay alive

Alex Steen had two goals and an assist and scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, helping the St. Louis Blues keep alive faint playoff hopes and hand the slumping Chicago Blackhawks their seventh loss in nine... More>>

Senators win 5th straight, beat Capitals 5-4 in OT

Alex Kovalev scored a power-play goal with 18 seconds remaining in overtime - his first point since the Olympic break - and the Ottawa Senators beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive... More>>

Red Wings beat Oilers 5-4 after wasting 4-0 lead

Brad Stuart scored with 1:07 left to lift the Detroit to a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night after the Red Wings blew a 4-0 second-period lead. More>>

Nash scores 2 as Blue Jackets top Lightning 3-2

Rick Nash scored twice, including the winner, and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Tampa Bay 3-2 on Tuesday night. More>>

Gaborik helps Rangers rally to beat Islanders 4-3

Vinny Prospal, Olli Jokinen and Marian Gaborik scored second-period goals, and Marc Staal got the winner early in the third to lift the New York Rangers to a comeback 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. More>>

Antropov scores winner as Thrashers beat Leafs 3-2

Nik Antropov picked the perfect time to get his first career goal against his former team, scoring the winner Tuesday night to help the Atlanta Thrashers keep their playoff hopes alive with a 3-2 victory over the Toronto... More>>

Gaborik helps Rangers rally to beat Islanders 4-3

Vinny Prospal, Olli Jokinen and Marian Gaborik scored second-period goals, and Marc Staal got the winner early in the third to lift the New York Rangers to a comeback 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. More>>

Bergeron scores late in OT as Bruins top Devils

Patrice Bergeron scored on a rebound with 18.3 seconds left in overtime and the Boston Bruins maintained their hold on the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on... More>>

Wild goalie Harding is officially done for season

Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding won't play the rest of the season. More>>

Stars sign former Yale forward Sean Backman

The Dallas Stars have signed former Yale forward Sean Backman to a one-year contract. More>>

Bonino gets 1st NHL goal in Ducks' win over Stars

Nick Bonino scored his first NHL goal with an assist from 600-goal scorer Teemu Selanne, and Curtis McElhinney made 30 saves in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night. More>>

Havlat's 3rd-period goal sends Wild past Kings 3-2

Martin Havlat scored a power-play goal in the third period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Monday. More>>

Mason stops 30 shots, Blues top Maple Leafs 4-0

Chris Mason made 30 saves for his second shutout of the season, and T.J. Oshie and Alexander Steen scored short-handed goals in the second period to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Friday night. More>>

Goal! Capitals streak to big lead in Southeast

Goal. Goal. Goal. Game over in 2½ minutes. More>>

Bruins shut out slumping Penguins 3-0

Tim Thomas stopped 27 shots for his second shutout of the season, and Sidney Crosby was held without a point for the fifth straight game as the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Tuesday night. More>>

NHL GMs keep trapezoid, will discuss headshots

NHL general managers are keeping those trapezoids behind the nets, and will discuss a potential new rule aimed at reducing hits to the head. More>>

Pens off to 7-1 start after 4-1 win over Lightning

Sergei Gonchar had a goal and an assist and the PittsburghPenguins improved to 7-1 on the season with a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. More>>

NHL Standings

Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss or shootout loss. More>>

Capitals trade D Keith Seabrook to Flames

Associated Press - July 17, 2009 1:23 PM ET ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - The Washington Capitals have traded defeseman Keith Seabrook to the Calgary Flames for future considerations. More>>

Devils sign D Cory Murphy to two-way contract

Associated Press - July 17, 2009 11:13 AM ET NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Defenseman Cory Murphy has signed a two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils. More>>

Rangers agree to terms with LW Higgins on new deal

Associated Press - July 6, 2009 3:03 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with Chris Higgins, a restricted free agent acquired last week in a six-player trade that... More>>

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