National Hockey League (NHL)

NHL: Hurricanes thrash Kraken in Helsinki again

Andrei Svechnikov and Mark Jankowski each scored twice to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken in the second game of the NHL Global...

NHL: Avs’ Nathan MacKinnon out one month, Cale Makar down two weeks

Former Hart Trophy winner Nathan MacKinnon and two-time Norris Trophy recipient Cale Makar are dealing with significant lower-body...

NHL: Canadiens F Chris Kreider (lower body) out 6-8 weeks

Montreal Canadiens forward Chris Kreider will be out six-to-eight weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Saturday. Kreider...

NHL: Canes activate captain Jordan Staal from injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes activated captain Jordan Staal from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken...

NHL: Ducks aim to return to high-flying ways against Islanders

While the Anaheim Ducks will be out to regain the form that powered them to a recent five-game...

NHL: Predators have work to do to secure playoffs, while Wild jockey for home-ice edge

The Nashville Predators hope a return home for the final three games of the regular season will be enough to sneak them back into...

NHL: Red Wings aim to bolster playoff hopes in home finale vs. Devils

With three regular-season games remaining, the Detroit Red Wings will be trying to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they host the New...

NHL: Blues desperate for win over Blackhawks, help elsewhere to stay in contention

The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks will each look to break out of a slump when the division rivals face off Saturday in...

NHL: Five NHL teams could clinch playoff spots Saturday

Some further clarity about the NHL playoff picture could come Saturday. Nine of the 16 postseason spots have been clinched. As many as five more...

NHL: Connor McDavid on a timely heater as Oilers visit Kings

If the Edmonton Oilers are going to win their first division title since 1987, it will likely be the result of Connor McDavid's play. McDavid...

NHL: Legends collide as Penguins take on desperate Capitals

Two NHL legends meet for what may be the final times when Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals and Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins play a home-and-home...