Hockey

Barkov scores early in OT, Bobrovsky earns 49th career shutout and Panthers edge Blue Jackets 1-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal 29 seconds into overtime and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 25 shots for his 49th career shutout to lead the Florida Panthers to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night

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Injured Draisaitl out against Jets as Oilers opt for caution

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl's drive for 50 goals will have to wait. Draisaitl was out of the lineup for the Edmonton Oilers' matchup against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.

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NHL has met with Dan Friedkin's group about interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston

The NHL has met with a group led by billionaire Dan Friedkin to discuss its interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed Thursday night in an email to The Associated Press.

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Oilers fan Carney practices with team before game against visiting Jets

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday as the NHL team prepared for a game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets.

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher announces mother's death: 'Proud of her and her fight'

GARDEN CITY — Brendan Gallagher pounded his heart and looked skyward after scoring a goal earlier this week. The Montreal Canadiens forward revealed why Thursday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs sign defenceman John Prokop to one-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman John Prokop to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. His contract will begin in the 2025-26 season.

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NHL launches a front office iPad app to modernize roster, contract and salary cap info for teams

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — The NHL has launched a front office app that modernizes the league’s roster, contract and salary cap information.

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Rangers try to stop home slide in matchup with the Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs (41-24-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (33-30-6, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -123, Maple Leafs +103; over/under is 5.

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Lorentz, Woll help Toronto Maple Leafs down Colorado Avalanche 2-1

TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.

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Maple Leafs down Avalanche

TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.

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