Hockey

NHL: Mired in 1-11-1 stretch, Canucks eye another win over Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks should be happy to see the Anaheim Ducks again. The Canucks are scheduled to host the Ducks on Tuesday night, a week after rallying from a three-goal...

NHL: Red-hot Kochetkov, Hurricanes try to extend win streaks at Predators

The Carolina Hurricanes, led by red-hot goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov, have a six-game point streak (5-0-1) as they begin...

NHL: Oilers bring perfect road record into clash with surging Devils

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers take on Connor Hellebuyck and the host New Jersey Devils on Tuesday...

NHL: Stars aim to continue road success as Capitals try to avoid consecutive losses

On the heels of a strong extended home stretch, the Dallas Stars now look to continue the success...

NHL: High-scoring Leafs aim to slow Mammoth’s potent power play

The Toronto Maple Leafs are among the NHL's highest-scoring teams, averaging 3.75 goals per game, but coach Jim...

NHL: Canes to raise Cup banner, face Panthers in NHL season opener

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice will be wired for the beginning of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, perhaps more so than for some past seasons. The...

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...