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FILE - Edmonton Oilers defenseman Duncan Keith plays against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Nov. 9, 2021, in Detroit. Keith is retiring after 17 seasons in the NHL, three Stanley Cups and two Norris Trophy awards as the league’s top defenseman. He spent most of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks and joined Edmonton last season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings 11/9/2021

Jul. 12, 2022 07:32 PM EDT

FILE - Edmonton Oilers defenseman Duncan Keith plays against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Nov. 9, 2021, in Detroit. Keith is retiring after 17 seasons in the NHL, three Stanley Cups and two Norris Trophy awards as the league’s top defenseman. He spent most of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks and joined Edmonton last season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons

Jul. 12, 2022 06:52 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 11:08 AM EST
Feb. 11 1878 — The Boston Bicycle Club, the first bicycle club in the United States, is formed. 1949 — Willie Pep becomes the first boxer...

Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, from left, Doug Wilson, Kim St-Pierre, Kevin Lowe, Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa and Ken Holland pose for a photograph in Toronto, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Iginla highlights class inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Nov. 15, 2021 10:43 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

Gretzky leaves Oilers front office, citing 'life changes'

May. 25, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Wayne Gretzky is leaving as vice chairman of the Edmonton Oilers, citing “the pandemic and other life changes.” ...

Edmonton Oilers' Josh Archibald (15) is stopped by Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL's Canadian teams likely to keep COVID-19 protocols

May. 10, 2021 06:44 PM EDT

Photos of Vancouver Canucks players are pictured outside the closed box office of Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 8, 2021. The Canucks said Wednesday that 21 players, including three from the taxi squad, and four members of the coaching staff have tested positive in a COVID-19 outbreak. The NHL is in the most difficult position among the four major North American professional sports leagues on vaccinations because seven of its teams are based in Canada. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL delays Canucks' return to play after COVID-19 outbreak

Apr. 15, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

Off-ice officials pack up equipment after the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames NHL hockey game was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL's North Division reacts to Canucks' COVID-19 situation

By The Associated Press Apr. 04, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris (9) looks for a pass as Montreal Canadiens' Jake Evans (71) and Victor Mete (53) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canadiens shut down Senators for 4-1 win

Apr. 01, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak (88) celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
The Latest: NHL postpones Oilers-Canadiens game

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2021 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Denver. Krueger marked his return to practice Sunday, feb. 14, 2021 with an upbeat but cautionary message following a 10-day bout with what he called “moderately severe symptoms” of COVID-19. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)
NHL adapts COVID-19 approach through 1st month of season

By John Wawrow Feb. 14, 2021 05:55 PM EST

The New York Rangers prepare to play against the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)
NHL adds game-day rapid testing to stem COVID-19 outbreaks

By John Wawrow Feb. 11, 2021 05:11 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers' Kailer Yamamoto, right, skates past as Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, center, celebrates his goal with Milan Lucic during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)
Mikael Backlund helps Flames top Oilers 6-4

Feb. 07, 2021 01:20 AM EST

Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice, left, talks to Neal Pionk (4) and Patrik Laine (29) during their NHL hockey training camp practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Taxi! NHL taxi squads to help teams stay on ice in pandemic

By Larry Lage Jan. 11, 2021 02:44 AM EST

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
NHL: Canadian teams able to start season in home arenas

Dec. 24, 2020 05:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes left wing Taylor Hall (91) is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Glendale, Ariz. Forward Taylor Hall surprised many in turning down numerous contending NHL teams which courted him, and instead sign with the Buffalo Sabres in free agency. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Taylor Hall saw only positives in signing with Sabres

By John Wawrow Oct. 12, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, right, and Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Carpenter vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago. The Oilers say McDavid has tested positive for COVID-19. The team says the star forward is self-quarantining at home and experiencing mild symptoms. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Oilers say McDavid tests positive for COVID-19

Oct. 05, 2020 10:35 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen (19) makes a save against Chicago Blackhawks' Dominik Kubalik (8) during third-period NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Blackhawks stun Oilers 6-4 in series opener

Aug. 01, 2020 08:37 PM EDT

Nashville Predators' Nick Bonino (13) stretches before an exhibition NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Game On: NHL restart a small step toward return to normalcy

By John Wawrow Jul. 31, 2020 02:55 AM EDT