PYATT LEAVES CANUCKS AFTER FIANCÉE DIES
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canucks forward Taylor Pyatt left the team after his fiancee was killed in a car accident.
Pyatt returned to his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario, after Carly Bragnalo was killed Thursday in a crash while vacationing in Jamaica. The couple, both 27, planned to marry this summer.
Thomas signs extension
BOSTON — The Bruins rewarded goalie Tim Thomas with a new multiyear contract for a season in which he leads the NHL in goals-against average (2.11) and save percentage (.932).
Terms were not disclosed, but the deal reportedly brings Thomas, who made $1.1 million this season, in line with some of the best-paid goaltenders in the league.
Footnotes.
Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier underwent surgery on his right wrist that will end his season and knock him out of the upcoming world hockey championships.
• Backup goalie Kevin Weekes left New Jersey’s game against Tampa Bay after taking a shot to his left leg in the second period.
The Associated Press
