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Blackhawks slide quietly into an offseason of questions

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks are taking a closer look at their house after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

NHL moves up All-Star skills competition, game in 2019

NEW YORK (AP) The NHL is moving up its All-Star skills competition and game next season.

Arizona Coyotes looking to build upon strong second half

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes were one of the NHL’s best teams the final two months of the 2017-18 season, playing the kind of hockey coach Rick Tocchet envisioned his first season in the desert.

Panthers optimistic about future after disappointing finish

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) The Florida Panthers were one of the best teams in the NHL after the All-Star break, not that it counted for much at the end of the regular season.

Blashill to coach US at world championships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Jeff Blashill will return as United States coach for the upcoming IIHF World Hockey Championship in Denmark.

Predators, Golden Knights reflect change of NHL West's guard

The Predators have the Presidents’ Trophy, and the NHL-expansion Golden Knights carry the buzz entering the Western Conference playoffs, which have the potential of resembling nothing from the past.

2 Rangers assistants follow Alain Vigneault out the door

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) After firing coach Alain Vigneault, the New York Rangers have also dismissed two of his top assistants.

Panthers spoil Bruins' bid for top seed in East (Apr 08, 2018)

BOSTON (AP) Roberto Luongo came off the bench to shut down Boston in the third period, and the Florida Panthers dashed the Bruins’ hopes of getting the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 4-2 win Sunday night.

Hurricanes limp into 9th straight offseason with no playoffs

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes changed owners this season. They’ll soon have a new general manager. Perhaps a new coach, too.

Oilers win in shootout in final game of Sedin twins (Apr 08, 2018)

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) Leon Draisaitl scored in regulation and added the shootout winner and the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 3-2 victory over the Canucks on Saturday in the final game of the impressive careers of Vancouver forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin.

Bruins can clinch top seed in East with win over Panthers (Apr 08, 2018)

BOSTON — The math is simple.

Bruins beat Senators to preserve chances for East's top spot

BOSTON (AP) David Pastrnak and Tommy Wingels scored 51 seconds apart in the second period, and Boston beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night, preserving the Bruins’ chances for the No. 1 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.

Rangers fire coach Alain Vigneault after missing playoffs

The New York Rangers have fired coach Alain Vigneault after missing the playoffs in his fifth season.

Maple Leafs coach grieves, along with Canada and NHL

TORONTO (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock stood at the podium and fought back tears, the grief resonating across Canada and the NHL.

Devils, Blue Jackets sit top players for rest in Game 82

MVP front-runner Taylor Hall will sit out the New Jersey Devils’ regular-season finale after the team clinched a playoff spot despite seeding being at stake.

Kings heading into playoffs, Stars just heading home (Apr 07, 2018)

LOS ANGELES — The season finale between the Dallas Stars and the Los Angeles Kings could be titled “Trading Places” on Saturday night at Staples Center.

Flyers hold playoff fate in own hands (Apr 07, 2018)

The future is pretty simple for the Philadelphia Flyers if they get one point when they host the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon.

Panthers hope to remain in playoff hunt vs. Sabres (Apr 07, 2018)

SUNRISE, Fla. — As of Saturday morning, the Florida Panthers’ long-shot hope of making the playoffs is still alive.

Avalanche, Blues meet to decide second wild-card spot (Apr 07, 2018)

A year ago, a game with as much meaning as the one Saturday night at Pepsi Center would have seemed improbable.

Personal goals aside, Jets focus on injury-free final game (Apr 07, 2018)

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Winnipeg Jets have reached the stage in their season where they only have one goal for their final game — just don’t get hurt.

Islanders' swan song for Tavares? (Apr 06, 2018)

DETROIT — Saturday night’s game could be center John Tavares’ last with the New York Islanders.

Lightning take 2-point in Altantic after 7-5 win over Sabres

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Nikita Kucherov became the second player in the NHL to reach 100 points this season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning took a two-point lead in the Atlantic Division by beating the Buffalo Sabres 7-5 Friday night.

Coyotes sign goaltender Antti Raanta to 3-year deal

The Arizona Coyotes have re-signed goaltender Antti Raanta to a three-year deal.

Devils rebound from worst season in nearly 30 years

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The worst season in nearly three decades is just a recent memory, and so is the five-year drought.

Blue Jackets take a harder road to the playoffs this time

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets backing into a playoff spot with an overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday somehow seemed fitting, considering the weird season it’s been.

Deep roster from savvy moves opens wide window for Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Predators coach Peter Laviolette’s biggest challenge adding Finnish scoring whiz Eeli Tolvanen has been finding a spot for the teenager in his lineup.

Dustin Brown scores 4 goals, including OT winner, for Kings (Apr 06, 2018)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Dustin Brown scored his fourth goal of the game 23 seconds into overtime and the Los Angeles Kings moved into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

Panthers keep playoff hopes going in Luongo’s 1,000th game

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Jared McCann scored with 5:37 left and Roberto Luongo got the win in his 1,000th career game, helping the Florida Panthers stay in contention for the playoffs with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

Blue Jackets clinch playoff spot despite OT loss to Pens

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Phil Kessel scored 1:06 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins earned a 5-4 victory on Thursday night over the Columbus Blue Jackets, who still clinched a playoff spot for the second consecutive season.

Devils make playoffs for first time since 2012 (Apr 05, 2018)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2012.