Hockey

Islanders' Mike Reilly helped off the ice after hit by Sabres' Jordan Greenway

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly was helped off the ice midway through Friday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Reilly took a big hit from Sabres forward Jordan Greenway and appeared to hit his head on the ice.

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Vancouver Canucks winger Dakota Joshua 'feeling good' after cancer treatment

VANCOUVER — Dakota Joshua still struggles to put into words what it felt like to receive the news. The Vancouver Canucks winger knew something was wrong, but hearing the doctor's diagnosis of testicular cancer was scary.

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Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and three assists in his return to his hometown, Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Friday night. Finnish players put on a show.

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Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and three assists in his return to his hometown, Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Friday night. Finnish players put on a show.

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Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund reflects on joining NHL's 1,000-game club

CALGARY — Blake Coleman believes his Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund can beat the franchise record for most games played. That means hitting the 1,219 currently held by former captain Jarome Iginla. Backlund is on his way after reaching 1,000.

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A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars didn't make the Finnish fans wait long to see their homeland's players take the ice on Friday. They started all of them.

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Ex-Sens forward Alex Formenton files $20.5M suit against former agent, Newport Sports

TORONTO — Former Ottawa Senators forward Alex Formenton has filed a lawsuit against his former representatives. The $20.5 million lawsuit names agent Wade Arnott and player agency Newport Sports Management Inc.

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Makar named NHL's first star for October; Michkov grabs rookie honours

NEW YORK — Cale Makar has been named the NHL's first star for October.

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Islanders center Mat Barzal returns to Long Island to get an upper-body injury evaluated

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York Islanders center Mat Barzal has returned to Long Island to be evaluated for an upper-body injury, the team said Friday, adding a timeframe for his absence would be announced after he sees doctors.

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Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll better equipped to handle injury frustration

TORONTO — Joseph Woll rolls with the punches. And the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender has dealt with his fair share of body blows. He appeared poised to take over the No.

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