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Tarasenko shines in semis, but MVP Tkachuk lifts Atlantic to All-Star Game win

Tarasenko shines in semis, but MVP Tkachuk lifts Atlantic to All-Star Game win

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko tallied four points for the Central Division in Saturday's NHL All-Star Game, but Florida's Matthew Tkachuk — who grew up in St. Louis — stole the show on his home ice. Tkachuk — playing alongside his brother Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa

Panthers offer Sarah Nurse deal to lead girls hockey program

Panthers offer Sarah Nurse deal to lead girls hockey program

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are trying to sign a high-scoring forward who has an Olympic gold medal and two world championships, with hopes of getting the deal done in the coming days. If it happens, she won't be playing for the Panthers. Sarah Nurse, the Canadian

Ovechkin, and Ovi Jr., take the ice at All-Star skills night

Ovechkin, and Ovi Jr., take the ice at All-Star skills night

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — When you've got the second-most goals in NHL history, you're evidently permitted to bring a guest onto the ice for the All-Star Skills competition. That's why there were two No. 8 Washington jerseys out there Friday night. Capitals star Alex Ovechkin took the ice with his

First-half awards for 2022-23 Minnesota Wild

First-half awards for 2022-23 Minnesota Wild

At the 2023 NHL All-Star break, the Minnesota Wild are the No. 3 team in the Central Division. They edge defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado by a point and trail the Stars and the Jets by eight and seven. We should note Minnesota has played three and four fewer games

Support growing in NHL for longer 3-on-3 OT, fewer shootouts

Support growing in NHL for longer 3-on-3 OT, fewer shootouts

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Troy Terry made his name in hockey with his shootout heroics for the U.S. in the 2017 world junior championship against Russia, much like T.J. Oshie did at the Olympics a few years earlier. Still, the Anaheim Ducks All-Star wouldn't mind seeing fewer of them

Capitals sign Dylan Strome to $25 million, 5-year extension

Capitals sign Dylan Strome to $25 million, 5-year extension

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Capitals signed forward Dylan Strome to a five-year extension worth $25 million. The team announced the contract Friday during NHL All-Star Weekend, which is taking place in South Florida — the place Strome was drafted third in 2015. Strome will count $5 million

Defensemen are in very short supply at NHL All-Star Game

Defensemen are in very short supply at NHL All-Star Game

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — There have been 296 players listed as defensemen who have appeared in the NHL so far this season. Only six are All-Stars. Such is the reality for those who play hockey's most thankless position, one where a player is rarely called upon to score and

All-Star festivities showcase next generation of NHL stars

All-Star festivities showcase next generation of NHL stars

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — New Jersey Devils players watch from the bench often and marvel at some of the things Jack Hughes can do on the ice. "Every game, at least a couple times, I'll be like, ‘Oh my God, that guy's amazing,'" forward Michael McLeod said. "He just

Pavel Zacha scores twice as Bruins beat Maple Leafs 5-2

Pavel Zacha scores twice as Bruins beat Maple Leafs 5-2

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs feel like they can keep up with the NHL-leading Boston Bruins. They just need to do it for three consecutive periods. Pavel Zacha scored twice in the third as Boston surged past the Maple Leafs 5-2 on Wednesday. After a scoreless first period,

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone undergoes back surgery

Golden Knights captain Mark Stone undergoes back surgery

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is out indefinitely after undergoing back surgery in Denver, the club announced Wednesday. The Knights termed the procedure Tuesday as successful and that Stone "is expected to make a full recovery." This is the second time in less than a

Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette charged with DUI

Devils associate coach Andrew Brunette charged with DUI

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) — New Jersey Devils associate coach and former Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette was arrested early Wednesday morning in South Florida while driving home from a bar in his golf cart, authorities said. Brunette, 49, was pulled over just blocks from the ocean in the

Blues send Neighbours, Alexandrov back to Springfield

Blues send Neighbours, Alexandrov back to Springfield

Jake Neighbours and Nikita Alexandrov scored the only two goals for St. Louis in the Blues' 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. On Tuesday morning, they were bound for the AHL. It obviously wasn't a performance-driven move. It's an opportunity to play, given that the Blues will

Blues drop fifth straight before break, 4-2 to Jets

Blues drop fifth straight before break, 4-2 to Jets

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Josh Morrissey and Mark Scheifele each scored twice in the third period as the Winnipeg Jets rallied for a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues on Monday night. Saku Maenalanen and Kyle Connor each had two assists for the Jets, who snapped a three-game skid.

Islanders acquire Bo Horvat in trade with Canucks

Islanders acquire Bo Horvat in trade with Canucks

The New York Islanders have acquired center Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks in the first blockbuster of NHL trade deadline season. The teams announced the deal Monday. The Islanders sent forward Anthony Beauvillier, top prospect Aatu Raty and a top-12 protected first-round pick in the 2023 draft to the

Hurricanes storm their way into battle for East supremacy

Hurricanes storm their way into battle for East supremacy

Much like life itself, hockey is a game of ebbs and flows. Some weeks you’re the butcher, some weeks you’re the slab of meat on the table. Every week, we’ll examine one NHL team that falls into each category. And because we live in a “What have you done for