Aliu calls Flames coach’s apology ‘misleading, insincere’
Akim Aliu is not happy with the apology Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters issued for a racial slur he allegedly used when both were in the minors 10 ye...
Ice wizards: NHL stars are embracing their creative side
Matthew Tkachuk watched Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov from 20 feet away and knew something special was about to happen.
Flames coach apologizes for language used with black player
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters acknowledged in a letter of apology on Wednesday that he used offensive language in dealing with a Ni...
Calgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slurs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bill Peters’ status as the Calgary Flames coach — and whatever future he might have in the sport — have been placed into question whil...
Flames investigating allegation head coach used racial slurs
PITTSBURGH — Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slu...
Couture scores in OT again, Sharks top Islanders 2-1
SAN JOSE,Calif. — Logan Couture scored in overtime for the second straight game, giving the San Jose Sharks a 2-1 win over the streaking New York Isla...
Islanders beat Penguins 4-3 in OT, point streak at 16
NEW YORK — Brock Nelson scored his second goal of the game at 4:16 of overtime, lifting the New York Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pengui...
USA Hockey snub leads Alex Carpenter on Chinese adventure
Once Bobby Carpenter's flight from Beijing touched down in Boston, he raced to the Lawrence Larsen Rink in nearby Winthrop, Massachusetts, to catch hi...
Underperforming Maple Leafs fire coach Mike Babcock
TORONTO — The underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs fired coach Mike Babcock on Wednesday and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe.
Islanders are rolling: 14-0-1 stretch harkens to 1982 glory
NEW YORK — The New York Islanders insist they don’t think about how well they are playing. They are too busy preparing for their next opponent.
Fleury makes amazing save to hold off Leafs for 450th win
LAS VEGAS — The only thing missing for Marc-Andre Fleury was a magic wand.
Stamkos focused on team success, not personal milestones
TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos celebrated another milestone in a stellar career with grace and humility.
Capitals brace for Hathaway to be suspended for spitting
ARLINGTON, Va. — Garnet Hathaway was ejected for spitting on an opponent and now the Washington Capitals winger may have to swallow more punishment fr...
Hathaway ejected for spitting during brawl, Caps beat Ducks
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal, Garnet Hathaway was ejected for spitting during a heated brawl and the Washington Capitals beat t...
Garrett’s helmet swing is latest violent incident in sports
Violence is part of the game in many sports but Myles Garrett crossed a line that attracts the attention of authorities sometimes from within their sp...
Since losing ’18 final, Golden Knights look more like Caps
Almost 18 months since the Vegas Golden Knights' improbable inaugural season ended, they look much more like the team that vanquished them in the Stan...
Top women’s hockey players resolute in fight for new league
PITTSBURGH — Hilary Knight has a gold medal. What she would like is a full-time job. Not just for her. For the other 200-plus members of the Professio...
Pens rally to win 4-3 in OT, ending Isles’ 10-game streak
NEW YORK — Bryan Rust scored his second goal of the game in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied past the Islanders 4-3 on Thursday night in B...
A Duck x 1000: Ryan Getzlaf reaches career games milestone
ANAHEIM, Calif. — If Ryan Getzlaf had spent his career in a cold-weather hockey hotbed instead of sunny Southern California, the profile of the Anahei...
Lee helps Islanders beat Lightning 5-2 for 8th straight win
UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Since opening the season with three losses in four games, the New York Islanders have been unbeatable thanks to sheer teamwork. Thei...
NFL is losing its reputation for boring trade deadlines
The NFL is losing its reputation for boring trade deadlines.