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Detroit Keeps Fedorov

Compiled From Wire Services

The Detroit Red Wings matched Carolina’s offer to Sergei Fedorov, less than an hour after an arbitrator sided with the Hurricanes in their dispute with the NHL on the validity of the $38-million, six-year deal.

Fedorov said in a statement that he will take the offer and play for Detroit.

Arbitrator John Sands ruled that Carolina’s offer sheet did not violate the league’s collective bargaining agreement.

The Tampa Bay Lightning signed right wing Stephane Richer to a three-year contract for an estimated $6 million.