Hockey

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks wasted little time before locking up their newest defenceman. Vancouver signed recently acquired blueliner Marcus Pettersson to a six-year, US$33-million contract extension on Wednesday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored the tiebreaking short-handed goal midway through the third period and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL Players’ Association said Wednesday it has filed an appeal on Ryan Hartman’s behalf after the Minnesota Wild forward was suspended 10 games for roughing.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL Players’ Association said Wednesday it has filed an appeal on Ryan Hartman’s behalf after the Minnesota Wild forward was suspended 10 games for roughing.

TORONTO — Canadian sports fans continue to voice their displeasure at American economic policies despite a pause in a trade war between Canada and the United States.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for an upper-body injury.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for an upper-body injury.

Logan Cooley was born in Pittsburgh just 17 months before Sidney Crosby debuted in the NHL and his hometown Penguins won multiple Stanley Cup championships during his childhood.

Sidney Crosby knows the formula. The Canadian hockey icon has suited up for his country at all levels throughout his decorated career.

CALGARY — Eight years to the day of his first career NHL hat trick, William Nylander notched his second on Tuesday and it came in the same building in which his dad used to play.