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• Sharks look to extend series vs. Kings to 7th game

  May 25, 2013

  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Familiarity with rinks. Loud fans providing a boost of energy. Dictating matchups with the last line change.Joe Thornton and the San Jose Sharks aren't exactly sure why home teams have been winning games in the NHL playoffs at a clip not seen in more than three decades. They just hope that trend continues for Game 6 on Sunday night when they look to stave off elimination against the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings and force a decisive seventh game. Then they can try to figure out how to stop it.

• AP Sources: Coyotes sale approved, hurdle remains

  May 25, 2013

  PHOENIX (AP) - The NHL has approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.