National Hockey

PITTSBURGH — When they left Pittsburgh last week, the Nashville Predators were in "nasty" 2-0 hole and their chances in the Stanley Cup final were looking grim. That deficit is no more.

Ottawa Senators centre Derick Brassard has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed free agent defenceman Stefan Leblanc to a one-year, one-way American Hockey League contract on Tuesday.

Justin Bieber took a stand on social media for casual hockey fans everywhere.

NASHVILLE — Frederick Gaudreau sure is doing his best to earn his own locker with the Nashville Predators with a Stanley Cup Final debut for the ages. For now, he insists he is happy enough just to sit on the floor as long as he plays.

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Monday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by former NHL player Derek Boogaard's parents, who blamed the league for their son's brain damage and addiction to prescription painkillers.

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Monday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by former NHL player Derek Boogaard's parents, who blamed the league for their son's brain damage and addiction to prescription painkillers.

NASHVILLE — The Wayne Gretzky-led 1984-85 Edmonton Oilers have been chosen by fans as the greatest NHL team of all time, the league announced Monday. The league said in a statement that more than 3.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have re-signed goalie Troy Grosenick to a two-year contract extension. General manager Doug Wilson announced on Monday the deal to keep the AHL's top goaltender from the past season under contract.

New York Rangers forward Jesper Fast underwent successful left hip surgery and will be out for about five months. Fast, 25, skated in 68 regular-season games last season, scoring six goals and adding 15 assists.