National Hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that forward Kyle Okposo has visited the Buffalo Sabres' facility for the first time in two months since he was hospitalized because of an undisclosed illness.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Nolan Patrick bears no grudges now that he's prepared to reveal how a sports hernia injury he sustained last summer was more serious than first anticipated.

Hockey star Jonathan Toews says the only way to solve climate change is to set aside personal agendas and think on a broader scale.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Coach Randy Carlyle has received a one-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season from the Anaheim Ducks. The deal announced Friday also includes an option for 2019-20.

NASHVILLE — Detroit Red Wings fans have their octopi. The Panthers' faithful in Florida had the "rat trick.

NASHVILLE — Pittsburgh centre Nick Bonino was wearing a walking boot on his left foot and using crutches Friday, raising the possibility that he will not play in Nashville in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

VANCOUVER — When the Vancouver Canucks hired Travis Green as their new head coach this spring, a video of his fight with Dan Cloutier from their playing days was widely circulating online.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney says prospect defenceman Linus Arnesson is returning to play in his native Sweden to rediscover his game after an injury-plagued season in the minors.

PITTSBURGH — Chasing a second straight Stanley Cup without Kris Letang hasn't been easy for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The defending champs have been trying to scratch their way to the top without their injured No. 1 defenceman.

NASHVILLE — Terry Crisp sorely wishes that he and fellow broadcaster Pete Weber had recorded their "Hockey 101" sessions from the early days of the Nashville Predators.