Most dangerous lead in hockey? This season, it’s all of them
Joel Quenneville remembers years past when NHL teams leading going into the third period could feel comfortable chalking up two points. A win was a pr...
Quenneville returns to Chicago with Florida Panthers
CHICAGO — In some Chicago circles, certainly every one that includes a hockey rink, it's just “Q.” Only one letter is necessary for a man so revered t...
Kane gets 1,000th point, Blackhawks beat Jets 5-2
CHICAGO — Patrick Kane reached 1,000 career points when he picked up an assist on Brandon Saad’s third-period goal, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat th...
Rust, Johnson help Pittsburgh rally past Bruins 4-3
PITTSBURGH — Jack Johnson’s goal into his own net was one of the low points of a forgettable first period for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Canadian network kicks off 6 NHL broadcasts in Plains Cree
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Clarence Iron believes he is on a divine mission to revitalize the Plains Cree language through hockey.
Golden Knights beat Senators in DeBoer’s debut with Vegas
OTTAWA, Ontario — Mark Stone scored a goal and picked up an assist in his return to Ottawa, leading Vegas to a 4-2 victory over the Senators on Thursd...
Ovechkin hat trick helps Capitals beat Devils
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin took a stick to the face and put three pucks in the net for a hat trick to lead the Washington Capitals past the New Jersey...
Top women’s players to be part of NHL All-Star Weekend
NEW YORK — Twenty of the top women's hockey players in the world will take part in a 3-on-3 game at a new-look NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis next ...
Crosby collects 4 points in return, Penguins rip Wild 7-3
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby watched the Pittsburgh Penguins thrive in his absence. The longtime captain pledged he would simply focus on doing his part...
Marchand overskates puck in shootout, Bruins fall to Flyers
PHILADELPHIA — Bruins star Brad Marchand overskated the puck at center ice on a shootout attempt, clinching the Philadelphia Flyers’ 6-5 victory over ...
AP source: NHL All-Star game to feature women’s 3-on-3 event
Women's national team players representing the United States and Canada will compete in a 3-on-3 event at the NHL All-Star game in St. Louis in two we...
NHL extends Buffalo’s agreement to host combine through 2022
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL's top prospects will continue making their pre-draft stops in Buffalo for at least another three years.
Dual-role players? Defensemen as wingers show it can be done
Brendan Smith caught his breath for a few seconds on the bench before New York Rangers coach David Quinn called his name again.
Devils end Lightning team record tying 10-game win streak
NEWARK, N.J. — Louis Domingue stopped 26 shots against his former team as the New Jersey Devils beat Tampa Bay 3-1 Sunday night, ending the Lightning'...
Maroon, Vasilevskiy lead Tampa Bay to 10th straight victory
PHILADELPHIA — Tampa Bay got offense from an unlikely source to keep its winning streak going.
Rinne scores as Predators beat Blackhawks 5-2
CHICAGO — Pekka Rinne grinned and grinned and grinned.
Montgomery calls firing by Stars ‘appropriate,’ enters rehab
DALLAS — Former Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery said Friday his abrupt dismissal by the NHL club was "appropriate" and he has entered alcohol rehab.
Stars rally to beat Preds 4-2 in Winter Classic at Cotton
DALLAS — Alexander Radulov scored the tiebreaking goal on a one-timer with just under 15 minutes left, Andrej Sekera quickly added another goal and th...
Shoulder injury sidelines Penguins’ Guentzel for 4-6 months
PITTSBURGH — Jake Guentzel's play-making helped the Pittsburgh Penguins withstand the loss of captain Sidney Crosby, earning his first All-Star team i...
Texas-sized NHL Winter Classic for Stars, Preds in Cotton
DALLAS — Welcome to a Texas-sized NHL Winter Classic.
Devils score own goal in OT, Maple Leafs win 6th straight
NEWARK, N.J. — Devils defenseman Damon Severson backhanded the puck into his own net in overtime, gifting the Toronto Maple Leafs a 5-4 win over New J...
Blackhawks moving on without Seabrook, de Haan
CHICAGO — Reality set in for Jonathan Toews when he got to the Chicago Blackhawks' locker room Friday morning.
Lindsey Vonn goes social with P.K. Subban marriage proposal
Lindsey Vonn popped the question to hockey star P.K. Subban.
Roenick suspended by NBC Sports for inappropriate comments
Former NHL forward Jeremy Roenick was suspended indefinitely by NBC Sports on Monday for his inappropriate comments about coworkers.
‘This is for real’ - journeyman Aliu sparks hockey reckoning
VAUGHAN, Ontario — There was no breaking point or seminal moment that prompted Akim Aliu to post two tweets less than a minute apart that would rock t...
Coyotes acquiring Hall shifts balance of power in West
John Chayka looked at the Arizona Coyotes roster and their spot atop the Pacific Division and wondered.
Coyotes acquire Taylor Hall from Devils for picks, prospects
The Arizona Coyotes are looking to end their lengthy playoff drought by adding a player desperate to get back to the postseason himself.
Devils fire coach Hynes after dismal start to season
NEWARK, N.J. — John Hynes paid the price for the New Jersey Devils failing to deliver on the high expectations created by having three No. 1 overall d...
Net gains: NHL’s load management is top goalies playing less
Marc-Andre Fleury plays when he’s told.
Flames coach Bill Peters quits; accused of slurs, abuse
Bill Peters resigned as coach of the Calgary Flames on Friday after allegedly making racist slurs at a Nigerian-born player in the minors and kicking ...