Hockey

NHL: Rangers open Western trip while Kraken prepare for Finland

The New York Rangers will open a four-game Western swing Saturday in Seattle. But that's nothing compared to the trip on which the Kraken are about to embark. Following the...

NHL: Steven Stamkos, Predators strive to stay hot vs. Blues

The Nashville Predators are cooking with a recipe for success ahead of their clash against the visiting St....

NHL: Sabres D Conor Timmins to make season debut vs. Blue Jackets

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins, injured in the team's final preseason game, will make his regular-season debut on...

NHL: Panthers bring recent surge into meeting vs. well-rested Capitals

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will try to regain their winning form when they host Sam Reinhart...

NHL: Cutter Gauthier, Ducks strive to continue sprees vs. Flames

The Anaheim Ducks are filling nets and collecting wins, two trends they will look to continue when they...

NHL: Nick Suzuki’s goal, 2 assists send Habs home up 3-2 on Sabres

Nick Suzuki scored a goal and set up two others while Juraj Slafkovsky notched three assists, lifting the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 6-3...

NHL: Canucks promote Ryan Johnson to GM, Sedin brothers to co-presidents

The Vancouver Canucks promoted Ryan Johnson to general manager and team legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin to co-presidents of hockey operations on Thursday. Johnson, 49,...

NHL: Bruins sign F Lukas Reichel to 1-year extension

The Boston Bruins signed forward Lukas Reichel to a one-year contract extension on Thursday. Reichel, 23, of Germany, will carry a $950,000 salary cap hit...

NHL: Oilers fire coach Kris Knoblauch after 3 seasons

The Edmonton Oilers relieved Kris Knoblauch of his head coaching duties after three seasons, the team announced Thursday. Also fired was assistant coach Mark Stuart. "Following...

NHL: Avalanche erase 3-0 deficit in Game 5, eliminate Wild in OT

Down three goals early to the Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon knew his team could rally. "We figured it was a long time...

NHL: Golden Knights D Brayden McNabb suspended 1 game for Ryan Poehling hit

Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb will serve a one-game suspension for Game 6 of the Golden Knights' second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, the NHL's...