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Ovechkin, Kuznetsov head Russia WC roster

Chara, Kopitar among those named to Euro team

WASHINGTON - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman hopes hockey fans are just as excited to see the 16-man World Cup of Hockey rosters as he was. Bettman said after an event at the U.S. Capitol that his reaction to the rosters r...

Laich: 'empty feeling' not getting Cup with Caps

WASHINGTON - Brooks Laich pleaded his case with Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan. Despite an extended goal drought, Laich didn't want to get waived or traded by Washington with the team poised to win the franchis...

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NEW YORK, N.Y. - Forward Nicklas Backstrom, two-time Norris Trophy defenceman Erik Karlsson and 2012 Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Henrik Lundqvist are among the first 16 players selected to Sweden's World Cup of Hockey r...

Lundqvist, more join Team Sweden for World Cup

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed veteran forward Scott Gomez to a one-year, US$575,000 contract Wednesday. Gomez, 36, began the season with the St. Louis Blues, registering a goal and seven assists in 21 games before ...

PRAGUE - Veteran star Jaromir Jagr has not been included in the first 16 players selected to the Czech Republic's World Cup of Hockey roster. The 44-year-old forward's future has been in question beyond this season, his ...

World Cup of Hockey roster: Czech Republic

Uni Watch: World Cup of Hockey jerseys

World Cup of Hockey roster: Finland

World Cup of Hockey roster: Team Russia

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Chase Witala scored twice in regulation and had the only goal of the shootout to lift the Prince George Cougars over the Vancouver Giants 5-4 on Tuesday in Western Hockey League action. Jesse Gabrie...

Hickey had a goal and an assist, and Thomas Greiss made 31 saves against the Canucks in Vancouver.

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Connor McDavid scored his second goal in overtime to give the Edmonton Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night in an anticipated matchup against another top rookie, Jack Eichel. Cam ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. - For much of last season, it looked like Connor McDavid might end up with the Buffalo Sabres. The first overall pick in last year's NHL draft got to show the city what it's missing on Tuesday night. McDavi...

WINNIPEG - Reilly Smith is still thankful the Florida Panthers have injected new life into his hockey career. Smith, who was traded from Boston last summer, showed that gratitude by scoring a pair of goals as the Panther...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Shea Weber said he was a little nervous coming back from a three-game absence. It didn't show on the ice. Weber had a goal and two assists and the Nashville Predators beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 Tuesday ...

VAL-D'OR, Que. - Timo Meier had two power-play goals -- including one in overtime -- as the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies rallied past the Val-d'Or Foreurs 6-5 on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Jean-Christo...