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New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter suspended two games New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter suspended two games

New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter, a third liner in his first season with the franchise, has been suspended for his team's final two games of the regular season for his illegal check to the head that injured New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech.

Winnipeg Jets win first Presidents' Trophy in club's history Winnipeg Jets win first Presidents' Trophy in club's history

When the Washington Capitals lost Sunday, the Winnipeg Jets, comfortably atop the Western Conference most of the season, secured the first Presidents' Trophy in franchise history, becoming the first Canadian organization to win the award in 13 years.

Denver defenseman Zeev Buium, 19, signs with Minnesota Wild Denver defenseman Zeev Buium, 19, signs with Minnesota Wild

Denver defenseman Zeev Buium, 19, who just concluded his sophomore season with 13 goals and 35 assists for the Pioneers, agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild signed Sunday, making him available for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

U.S.-based Original Six teams all miss playoffs in NHL first U.S.-based Original Six teams all miss playoffs in NHL first

The Original Six teams based in the United States -- the Red Wings, Bruins, Blackhawks and Rangers -- will all miss the playoffs in the same year for the first time in NHL history.

With playoffs near, Capitals' Logan Thompson resumes skating With playoffs near, Capitals' Logan Thompson resumes skating

With the Stanley Cup playoffs approaching, Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has resumed skating and forward Aliaksei Protas is on track to get back on the ice this week, coach Spencer Carbery said on Sunday, before his team's home finale.

Following BU loss, Ryan Greene signs with Chicago Blackhawks Following BU loss, Ryan Greene signs with Chicago Blackhawks

A day after the Boston University Terriers lost to Western Michigan in the NCAA championship game, forward Ryan Greene agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, and he could play in the NHL club's final two games of the regular season.

Lightning's Oliver Bjorkstrand out indefinitely with lower-body injury Lightning's Oliver Bjorkstrand out indefinitely with lower-body injury

Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.