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  • Sharks try to shrug off Game 5 defeat

    May 24, 2013

    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks are glad to be returning home.Sharks coach Todd McLellan anticipates a few minor adjustments and no big personnel changes as San Jose looks to rebound from Thursday night's 3-0 loss at the Los Angeles Kings in their Western Conference semifinal series.

  • Blue Jackets sign McElhinney, Melart to contracts

    May 24, 2013

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Curtis McElhinney and defenseman Ilari Melart to one-year contracts.McElhinney, who turned 30 on Thursday, has appeared in 69 career NHL games with the Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators. He has a 19-26-4 record, with a 3.09 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage. In 2012-13, he went 29-6-3 with nine shutouts in 49 games with Springfield of the American Hockey League.

  • Coyotes GM Maloney signs contract extension

    May 24, 2013

    GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Don Maloney has held one of the most unenviable positions in sports the past four years, trying to build a roster with no owner and a skimpy budget.He managed to navigate his way through it successfully, leading the Phoenix Coyotes to the playoffs three times and the best season in franchise history two years ago.

  • Predators sign Mikko Vainonen to 3-year contract

    May 24, 2013

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Mikko Vainonen (vigh-NOH-nehn) to a three-year, entry-level contract.The Predators announced the deal Friday.Vainonen, 19, spent his first season with the Kingston Frontenacs in the CHL, and the native of Finland was fourth among defensemen with 22 points. He also was the captain of Finland's team at the 2012 U-18 World Championships.

  • LA Kings' fundamental skills are paying off

    May 24, 2013

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Less than three minutes into Game 5, Matt Greene spotted TJ Galiardi loitering in front of the Los Angeles Kings' net. Greene flattened the agitating San Jose forward with a nasty hit, sending Galiardi's stick flying as he fell.

  • Refocused Rask ready for Rangers, Game 5

    May 24, 2013

    BOSTON (AP) - Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask saw the replay of his Game 4 gaffe over and over on television.``I saw it in my head, too,'' he said Friday, a day after he fell in the crease and allowed a goal that helped the New York Rangers stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals. ``You can either cry about it or laugh about it. I choose to have a sense of humor.''

  • Blackhawks facing elimination after charmed season

    May 24, 2013

    CHICAGO (AP) - Jonathan Toews is going to play his usual minutes. Corey Crawford will be in goal. The lines will look largely the same.Don't expect any major changes for the Chicago Blackhawks when they try to extend their season in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series against Detroit on Saturday night.