Hockey

NHL: Lightning try to take down Hurricanes in latest clash

Tampa Bay put it together in 60 minutes of winning hockey during its last outing, but the Lightning may have to be even better when the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina...

NHL: Last-place Rangers finding form with Wild on horizon

The New York Rangers have the fewest points of any team in the NHL's Eastern Conference, but they...

NHL: Sharks, Canadiens battle to shore up postseason hopes

The San Jose Sharks aim to stay in the win column and strengthen their position in the Western...

NHL: Maple Leafs emphasize ‘emotion’ ahead of Sabres showdown

The Toronto Maple Leafs will visit the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night in a clash of teams that...

NHL: Avalanche show no let-up ahead of date with desperate Jets

The Colorado Avalanche continue to cruise toward the Stanley Cup playoffs as they roll into Winnipeg to face...

NHL: Blues halt Hurricanes’ home-ice point streak at 12

Jimmy Snuggerud added to his sizzling stretch with two goals and the St. Louis Blues won their fifth consecutive road game by defeating the...

NHL: Jakob Chychrun fires game-winner as Capitals end Sabres streak

Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal with 1:33 left in the third period and the Washington Capitals ended the Sabres' eight-game winning streak with...

NHL: Sharks grab big lead, end Bruins’ home win streak at 13

Massachusetts native Collin Graf scored the eventual game-winning goal while short-handed, propelling the visiting San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 win over the Boston...

NHL: Conference imbalance on display as Islanders host Kings

If the New York Islanders were in the Western Conference, they already would be preparing to host playoff games. If the Los Angeles Kings were...

NHL: NHL rescinds Nathan MacKinnon’s major for goalie collision

The NHL rescinded Nathan MacKinnon's major penalty for running over opposing goaltender Connor Ingram, the Colorado Avalanche forward told reporters Thursday. MacKinnon was ejected from...

NHL: Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp out at least 2 weeks

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and fellow forward Andrew Copp will be sidelined at least two weeks due to their respective leg injuries,...