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Dallas Stars will now have lot of time on the ice after their trip to Finland
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars played back-to-back games at home against the Chicago Blackhawks, with 11 days and a trip to Finland between them. Now the Stars will be logging plenty of ice time, with 21 games in 44 days through the week before Christmas. “You...
The Panthers' newest lucky charm? They're wearing robes to games, and it's working
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers often show up to work in suits. Until further notice, they're wearing robes. Let's explain: The Stanley Cup champion Panthers got personalized bathrobes for their two-game trip to Finland last week, a gift from the team. They showed up for...
Parayko scores twice, Broberg hurt as Blues beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Berube's return to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Colton Parayko scored twice and Jordan Kyrou had a goal as the St. Louis Blues beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday night to snap a three-game skid. Pavel Buchnevich added an empty-net goal with 39 seconds remaining, and Jordan Binnington made 35 saves. ...
Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series
The first time Florida coach Paul Maurice went to Finland, he didn’t know a whole lot about the country’s intense love of hockey. He learned. Quickly. “I think one of the real benefits, kind of side benefits for the NHL coaches and players coming over is you get...
Utah Hockey Club acquires defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club acquired veteran defenseman Olli Maatta in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, sending back a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft. The move fills a major need after Sean Durzi and John Marino were sidelined long term....
Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers arrive in Finland. And the 4 Finns on the team are thrilled
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — For the next few days, the Florida Panthers will have the chance to enjoy some salmon soup whenever they'd like. Chocolates will be consumed. Sauna visits are encouraged. There's talk of jumping into a lake. And sometimes, they'll play hockey. ...
Barkov and the Panthers are cleared for takeoff to Finland after captain returns to lineup
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers are cleared for takeoff. The Panthers captain celebrated his return to the lineup after missing eight games with a lower-body injury by scoring his first goal of the season and adding an assist in a 5-2 win over the...
Devils D Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce back from injury, to debut in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce are expected to return from injury and make their season debuts for the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Detroit. Hughes, 21, hurt his shoulder training in the offseason. Pesce broke a leg in the playoffs last season with the...
Stanley Cup champion Panthers and coach Paul Maurice agree on contract extension
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The contract extension discussions between Paul Maurice and the Florida Panthers weren't exactly of the back-and-forth variety. “There was really no negotiation," Maurice said. "They made me a really nice offer and we shook hands and I said, ‘Thank you.’...
Forsling scores in overtime, Panthers top Golden Knights 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Gustav Forsling got the winning goal with 16.2 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Florida Panthers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Saturday night. Sam Reinhart scored a goal and added two assists for the Panthers, who won a matchup of the last two...