team was represented by a lone flagbearer in an apparent protest at the presence of Russian troops in Ukraines Crimean peninsula.SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners have signed free agent left

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Contrary to some pundits early expectations, the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals have something in common.They are both having trouble scoring.The clubs will try to solve their problem against each other Saturday night as the Canucks (4-3-1) host the Capitals (3-2-1) at Rogers Arena.The Canucks have been shut out in their past two games, the latest being Fridays 2-0 setback to the Edmonton Oilers, and have lost four straight after opening with four wins.The Capitals, despite the presence of captain Alex Ovechkin and other snipers, have suffered two consecutive losses for the first time since March 2015. During the two losses, Washington has only scored three goals.Its definitely a little frustrating, Vancouver second-year defenseman Ben Hutton said about his teams lack of offense. All of us know in here our structure works. Weve seen it in a couple of our wins. We have to do our best to stay within our structure. Hopefully, some of our chances will start going in.The Canucks also hope to maintain their strong defensive play. They held Connor McDavid in check for most of Fridays game. Although McDavid did score, on a breakaway no less, Edmontons only other goal came on an empty-netter by winger Milan Lucic.The Canucks have also fared well defensively against most of their other opponents. They have not allowed more than four goals in a game.Captain Henrik Sedin wants to ensure that the Canucks prevent the Capitals from bucking that trend.They are an extremely deep team, he said. They roll lines and anyone can score on the team. Its going to be tough.The Canucks, who rely too much on Henrik Sedin and his twin brother Daniel for goals, can only wish they had as much offensive depth as the Capitals. In addition to Ovechkin, who scored 50 goals last season and is on a four-game scoring streak, the Capitals also boast proven scorers in Evgeny Kuznetsov, who produced more points (77) than Russian compatriot Nicklas Backstrom (71), Justin Williams and T.J. Oshie.But Capitals coach Barry Trotz is not impressed with his teams offensive chemistry these days. In practice on Friday in Vancouver, he juggled his lines again after revamping them during Wednesdays 4-1 loss to the Oilers in Edmonton.Just spread them out a little bit and see what we can come up with, Trotz explained to The Washington Post. This is not a revelation. All coaches move (lines) around. Were spreading (offensive players) out a little bit, and hopefully itll give some teams something to think about.The juggling also appears designed to help Kuznetsov get going. He has just one goal and two assists to date.Its a message for us, Ovechkin told The Washington Post. We have to wake up and play better offense, obviously.Meanwhile, defenseman Erik Gudbranson wants to make sure that the Canucks are not napping if the Capitals do wake up.I have played them a lot in my career, said Gudbranson, 24, who joined the Canucks in an offseason trade after playing his first five NHL seasons with Florida. They are a very difficult team. They move the puck extremely well. They are an older squad. They are experienced. They have a really good power play.We are going to have to get some rest (after Fridays game), come in in the morning, have our meetings and be focused. If we play like we did (against the Oilers), we give ourselves a chance to win every night.Gudbranson will likely be tasked with defending Ovechkin as Vancouver coach Willie Desjardins takes advantage of having the last line change. Hutton will likely partner with Gubranson.Like his blue-line partner, Hutton is not putting much stock is Washingtons recent offensive troubles.They are a strong team and they have some star players, Hutton said. We have to be ready.Vancouver is expected to play without injured wingers Alex Burrows (undisclosed lower body problem) and Derek Dorsett (shoulder) as well as ailing Chris Tanev (ankle).Caris LeVert Jersey . He was followed closely by David Clarkson, donning red, seconds later. Clarksons actions one night earlier, leaping off the bench in defence of Kessel during a pre-season game against the Buffalo Sabres, will cost him the first 10 games of the regular season. DeAndre Jordan Nets Jersey . The Browns coaching search remains incomplete. https://www.netsrookiesshop.com/Jarrett-Allen-City-Edition-Jersey/ . The 29-year-old Baines has established himself as one of the top attacking full backs in the country and was the subject of two bids from United during the last off-season. Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that keeping Baines at the club is a "massive boost and exciting for the future" because he brings "maturity and football knowledge in a very specialized position on the pitch" and an "infectious and positive influence to the rest of the squad. Kenneth Faried Jersey . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Spencer Dinwiddie Jersey . During the athletes parade, the 23-strong Ukrainian team was represented by a lone flagbearer in an apparent protest at the presence of Russian troops in Ukraines Crimean peninsula.SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners have signed free agent lefty reliever Marc Rzepczynski to a two-year contract.The Mariners also signed right-handed reliever Casey Fien on Saturday. Left-hander Dean Kiekhefer and righty Zach Lee were designated for assignment.The 31-year-old Rzepczynski was a combined 1-0 with a 2.64 ERA in 70 games for Oakland and Washington this season. He then pitched three times in the NL playoffs for the Nationals.Rzepczynski has made at least 70 appearances in each of the last three yeears.dddddddddddd Hes also pitched for Toronto, St. Louis, Cleveland and San Diego in an eight-season career.The 33-year-old Fien was 1-1 with a 5.49 ERA in 39 games for Minnesota and the Los Angeles Dodgers.The 27-year-old Kiekhefer made his major league debut last season and pitched 26 times in relief for the Cardinals. Seattle claimed him off waivers from St. Louis last month. ' ' '