Hockey

NHL: Pyotr Kochetkov improves to 10-0 as Canes blank Jets

Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 26 shots to earn his 10th consecutive victory as the Carolina Hurricanes earned a 7-0 romp over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C. Sean...

NHL: Bruins D Nikita Zadorov fined $5K for roughing

Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov was fined $5,000 by the NHL for roughing Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic during...

NHL: Oilers star Connor McDavid looks to extend streaks to 15 games against Rangers

Connor McDavid's points and assists streaks are impressing teammates. Equally as enjoyable is how the Edmonton Oilers are starting...

NHL: Ducks, frustrated by blown leads, seek fresh start against Senators

A new month has arrived, and the Anaheim Ducks are hoping it starts better than the last one...

NHL: NHL roundup: Predators’ Steven Stamkos haunts old team in shootout

Former Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos scored the only goal in the fourth round of the shootout as...

NHL: Canes hope Alexander Nikishin’s holdout near conclusion

As they prepare to raise a Stanley Cup banner, the Carolina Hurricanes are still hoping to resolve a contract dispute with defenseman Alexander Nikishin. The...

NHL: NHL season-preview capsules: Eastern Conference

ATLANTIC DIVISION Boston Bruins Head coach: Marco Sturm (second season) Last season: 45-27-10, fourth place in Atlantic Division This season: The Bruins will be hard-pressed to duplicate last...

NHL: NHL season-preview capsules: Western Conference

CENTRAL DIVISION Chicago Blackhawks Head coach: Jeff Blashill (second season) Last season: 29-39-14, eighth place in Central Division This season: Is this the year the Blackhawks turn the...

NHL: Boston Bruins bestow captaincy on David Pastrnak

The Boston Bruins named right wing David Pastrnak as the 28th team captain in franchise history, the team announced Sunday. Pastrnak is a four-time NHL...

NHL: Wild D Brock Faber day-to-day after taking puck to head

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber is considered day-to-day after being struck on the side of the head by a shot during Friday's preseason finale...

NHL: Senators acquire G Jonas Johansson from Lightning

The Ottawa Senators traded for Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson, the team announced Friday. Johansson, who went 11-10-2 in net last season, was acquired...