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Predators renew affiliation with ECHL’s Cyclones

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have extended their deal with the Cincinnati Cyclones as their affiliate in the East Coast Hockey League.

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AP Source: Couture agrees to extension with Sharks

In this May 5, 2013 file photo, San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in San Jose, Calif. The Sharks have agreed to a contract extension with star center Couture to keep him off the market next summer. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the extension Tuesday, June 18, 2013, which was first reported by Comcast SportsNet California. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until the free agency window opens July 5. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer.

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Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-1 lead

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) congratulates Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, on his shutout to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

BOSTON (AP) — The puck bounced off the post and rolled across the crease, away from the goal line. The red light flashed briefly, but replays would confirm that Tuukka Rask’s shutout streak was intact.

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5 things learned in Game 3 of Stanley Cup finals

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, takes down Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. The Bruins won 2-0. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

BOSTON (AP) — Five things learned in the Boston Bruins’ win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday night:

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Paille, Bergeron put Bruins ahead 2-0 after 2nd

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, defends the net as ice crystals swirl around him during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Bruce Bennett, Pool)

BOSTON (AP) — Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready.

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