National Hockey League (NHL)

NHL: Canadiens, Bruins hit the ice in clash of two red-hot squads

The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed a longstanding rivalry dating back to the NHL's earliest days. With the two rivals currently sitting atop the Atlantic Division standings,...

NHL: Hurricanes carry hot streak to Helsinki for clash with Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to take their red-hot start across the Atlantic Ocean when they play the...

NHL: Streaking Ducks ride high-octane offense into encounter vs. surging Predators

A pair of teams taking different paths toward recent revivals will meet Wednesday night when the Anaheim Ducks...

NHL: NHL roundup: Winnipeg fans boo Connor Hellebuyck as Jets down Devils

Dawson Mercer scored twice against his former team, including the tiebreaking power-play goal with 8:02 remaining in the...

NHL: Juuse Saros, Predators blank Kings as win streak hits 5

Filip Forsberg scored twice and Juuse Saros made 30 saves as the visiting Nashville Predators blanked the Los...

NHL: Leafs fend off Islanders for coach Jim Hiller’s first win

Easton Cowan had a goal and an assist in the first period Wednesday night, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting New York...

NHL: Nick Robertson tallies twice as Penguins open with 7-0 rout of Flyers

Nick Robertson scored twice in his Pittsburgh debut and Arturs Silovs made 19 saves as the visiting Penguins demolished the Philadelphia Flyers 7-0 on...

NHL: Flames face Kraken, out to ride wave of last home opener at Saddledome

The Calgary Flames believe the final home opener at the Saddledome will give them an extra boost. With their new arena slated to be ready...

NHL: Predators aim for fast start in opener against Wild

The Nashville Predators have endured slow starts in recent seasons. Coach Andrew Brunette does not want to let that happen again. He is looking for...

NHL: Great goalie matchup expected as Rangers open at home vs. Lightning

There is no place for the New York Rangers to go but up as they open their home schedule against the Tampa Bay Lightning...

NHL: No longer ‘surprise’ team, Sabres open season against new-look Blue Jackets

The start of last season looked like it might be another disappointing one for the Buffalo Sabres. They opened with three straight losses and...