Hockey

Chicago Blackhawks star rookie Bedard out 6-8 weeks after jaw surgery

Chicago Blackhawks rookie star Connor Bedard will be out of the lineup six-to-eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair his broken jaw, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

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NHL players, coaches react to PWHL鈥檚 headline-grabbing start: 'It鈥檚 about time'

Don Granato is a big believer in the talent of women鈥檚 hockey players 鈥� he's had an up-close view for years. "It's pure entertainment if you love the sport of hockey,鈥� Granato said.

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Ducks claim defenceman Gustav Lindstrom off waivers from Canadiens

ANAHEIM, Calif. 鈥� The Anaheim Ducks have claimed defenceman Gustav Lindstrom on waivers from the Montreal Canadiens, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The 25-year-old Swede has three goals, an assist and six penalty minutes in 14 games this season.

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Capitals future was on display at the world juniors as Leonard and Chesley helped the US win gold

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) 鈥� While the Washington Capitals try to return to the playoffs with the third-oldest roster in the NHL, coaches and players kept a keen eye on the world junior championship in Sweden.

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NHLPA announces First Line program meant to support mental health of NHL players

TORONTO 鈥� Former NHL defenceman Jay Harrison sees an advantage in using his experiences to help current players lower their guard about mental health.

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Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury, tied for second in career goalie wins, will sit in game against Dallas

DALLAS (AP) 鈥� Marc-Andre Fleury鈥檚 quest to claim sole possession of second place in career NHL goaltending wins will wait until Friday.

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Maple Leafs recall struggling goaltender Samsonov from AHL's Marlies

TORONTO 鈥� The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goaltender Ilya Samsonov from their American Hockey League affiliate on Wednesday. The Leafs placed the struggling Samsonov on waivers Dec. 31. He cleared the next day and was sent to the Toronto Marlies.

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NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs

Whenever Blake Wheeler endured mental health challenges in his hockey career, he felt better when he talked about them and sought help.

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Devils visit the Lightning after Miller's 2-goal game

New Jersey Devils (21-15-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (20-17-5, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

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New York visits St. Louis after Trocheck's 2-goal game

New York Rangers (26-11-2, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (20-18-1, sixth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers visit the St.