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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk returned to the lineup and was back to his old self quickly for the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Martinook and Frederik Andersen played with the steady veteran composure that comes only through game after game of postseason intensity.

BARRIE — Kashawn Aitcheson scored twice and added an assist as the Barrie Colts edged the visiting Kingston Frontenacs 6-4 in a Game 7, second-round Ontario Hockey League playoff showdown on Tuesday night at Sadlon Arena.

Real Salt Lake star midfielder Diego Luna, sent off in Saturday's 1-0 loss to visiting Toronto FC, has had the red card rescinded. The Independent Review Panel, consisting of one representative from Canada Soccer, one from the U.S.

RALEIGH, N.C.

Lou Lamoriello is out as president and general manager of the New York Islanders, after the team said Tuesday the longtime NHL executive’s contract was not being renewed.

LOS ANGELES — Brett Kulak didn't get his regular pre-game routine in on Monday.

WASHINGTON — Martin St. Louis was getting peppered with questions about his defence corps. The Montreal Canadiens head coach knew what was really being asked.

LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team pleaded not guilty Tuesday as the jurors who will hear their sexual assault case were selected.

WINNIPEG — A combined 148 hits through two playoff games is one reason the Jets and Blues could benefit from an extra day off before Thursday’s Game 3 in St. Louis. Winnipeg leads the NHL best-of-seven Western Conference series 2-0.