Hockey

NHL: Rangers seek power-play improvement as Ducks visit

The New York Rangers hope they can effectively convert their power-play chances, avoid a third straight loss and stay unbeaten at home Monday night when they play host to...

NHL: Hurricanes riding high but not looking past league-worst Flames

The Carolina Hurricanes are riding a seven-game winning streak and sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings. Even so, the...

NHL: Blue Jackets try to build on success with road game vs. Wild

The Columbus Blue Jackets will seek their first winning streak of the young season on Sunday when they...

NHL: NHL roundup: Panthers make history with third straight natural hat trick

Carter Verhaeghe scored a natural hat trick as the Florida Panthers made NHL history in an 8-3 rout...

NHL: Golden Knights keep rolling, add to Penguins’ struggles

Mark Stone scored a goal and had two assists and Trevor Connelly added a goal and an assist...

NHL: Kyle Connor’s 2 goals keep Jets rolling at expense of Avalanche

Kyle Connor scored twice, including the game-winner with a minute left in regulation, as the Winnipeg Jets rallied to beat the visiting Colorado Avalanche...

NHL: Tom Wilson produces 3 points as Capitals get past Penguins

Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists to lead the host Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. It...

NHL: Stars F Joel Kiviranta (lower body) to miss at least a week

Dallas Stars forward Joel Kiviranta will miss at least a week due to a lower-body injury, coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday. Kiviranta was injured blocking...

NHL: Gavin McKenna, Leafs get first road test vs. Pacific-leading Knights

After splitting four home games to begin the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs start a three-game western road trip when they face the Golden...

NHL: Blues, Sharks meet after enduring rough performances

The St. Louis Blues hope a return home can spark the offense when the San Jose Sharks visit on Thursday. The Blues' season began with...

NHL: Blackhawks playing inspired hockey, next take on Islanders

The Chicago Blackhawks got a glimpse Tuesday night of what they envisioned when they brought back three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane to mentor...