Hockey Page 214 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
William Nylander's 3-point night powers Leafs past Lightning
William Nylander scored two goals and added an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Monday night.,Auston Matthews, Max Pacioretty and Matthew Knies also scored for the Maple Leafs, who completed a 3-1-0 homestand. Mitch Marner added two assists.,Toronto...
Knights, back from disappointing trip, aim to recover vs. Kings
After managing just one point during a three-game eastern road trip that featured back-to-back blown third-period leads, the Vegas Golden Knights look for a positive reset as they open a four-game homestand Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Kings.,The three-game trek, which started with a 4-2 lo...
Senators head out on first U.S. trip of season, tussle with Utah
The Ottawa Senators will venture south of the border for the first time this season when they play the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday in Salt Lake City to start a three-game road trip.,Both the Senators and Utah enter Tuesday night's contest coming off wins over the weekend.,In Ottawa, the Senators def...
Penguins hope to be less porous against Flames
The cause of the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent struggles is easy to spot. ,As the Penguins look to Tuesday's road clash with the Calgary Flames, they are on a two-game losing skid, the latest a 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday to open a four-game Western Canada road swing.,At the root of Pittsb...
Oilers aim to steady rocky start to season vs. Hurricanes
The Edmonton Oilers will continue their search for consistency when they host the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night.,After opening the season with three losses, the Stanley Cup favorites won twice before dropping a 4-1 decision at the Dallas Stars on Saturday.,Edmonton controlled the opening period ...
Bruins, Predators dealing with adversity in different doses
After recording points in 10 straight games to begin last season, the Boston Bruins are weathering more early ups and downs than they have become used to in recent years.,The finale of a three-game Western Conference road trip brings the Bruins up against the lone NHL team without a point in the ban...
Finally on track, Avs go for third straight win vs. Kraken
After an 0-4-0 start, it would seem the Colorado Avalanche are back on track.,The Avalanche will look to post a third consecutive victory Tuesday when they travel to Seattle to face the Kraken.,Colorado got its first victory Friday, defeating visiting Anaheim 4-3 on Nathan MacKinnon's overtime goal....
Canucks' Kevin Lankinen goes for 3rd straight win vs. Blackhawks
Kevin Lankinen watched from the Vancouver Canucks' bench on opening night but has since made his case as the club's top goaltender amid transition at the position.,With Thatcher Demko still recovering from a knee injury sustained early in last season's playoffs, Lankinen has shined, entering Tuesday...
Defense-first Jets aim for 6-0-0 start as they battle Blues
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck got a quick start to his Vezina Trophy defense by winning his first four games this season while posting a 1.25 goals-against average and a .952 save percentage.,After getting a game off Sunday, Hellebuyck is expected back in the nets when the Jets visit th...
Islanders search for answers to Duclair injury, host Red Wings
The New York Islanders' rebuilt first line lasted fewer than five games.,The Islanders will be without left winger Anthony Duclair Tuesday night when New York hosts the Detroit Red Wings in Elmont, N.Y.,Both teams have been off since winning Saturday night, when the Islanders outlasted the Montreal ...
Rangers try to keep rare road form going at Canadiens
Strong play on the road has fueled the New York Rangers' hot start to the season.,Vying to open with four straight road wins for the first time in more than 90 years, the Rangers try to hand the struggling Montreal Canadiens a fourth consecutive loss Tuesday night.,New York is 4-0-1 -- its best star...
Rock-solid Jake Oettinger, Stars take aim at Sabres
Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars aim to continue their fast start to the season on Tuesday night when they visit the Buffalo Sabres.,Signed to an eight-year, $66 million contract extension on Thursday, Oettinger paid immediate dividends by turning aside 30 shots in Dallas' 4-1 victory over the Ed...
Road-warrior Wild set to visit champion Panthers
The NHL schedule-makers have given the Minnesota Wild a tough challenge.,After going 1-0-1 at home to start the season, the Wild embarked on a seven-game road trip that will continue Tuesday night with a game against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla.,So far, the Wil...
Capitals out to sustain momentum vs. Flyers
Just over one week into the season, the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers are quickly trending in opposite directions., ,The Capitals eye their fourth consecutive victory Tuesday when they pay a visit to the slumping Flyers., ,Washington opened its season with a home loss to the New Jersey...
Flyers D Nick Seeler (leg) to make season debut vs. Capitals
Philadelphia defenseman Nick Seeler, who has yet to play this season because of a nerve issue in his right leg, is expected to make his 2024-25 debut on Tuesday when the Flyers host the Washington Capitals.,Seeler, 31, injured his leg when he slid to block a pass during an Oct. 1 preseason game agai...
Sharks F Macklin Celebrini out at least 2 more weeks
San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, will miss at least two more weeks with a lower-body injury.,General manager Mike Grier provided the timeline update for the 18-year-old forward on Monday. Celebrini has not played since tallying a goal and an assist in t...
Islanders F Anthony Duclair (LBI) out long term
New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair suffered a lower-body injury that will keep him out long term but not for the season.,Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello made the announcement Monday, adding that more will be known Tuesday after further testing.,Duclair, 29, was injured in the third ...
NHL roundup: Jets rally past Penguins to stay unbeaten
Mason Appleton had a goal and an assist in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Sunday.,Mark Scheifele scored his fifth goal for the Jets, who have won five straight to start the season. Nikolaj Ehlers, Josh Morrissey and Colin Miller had two assists ap...
Ross Colton nets 2 goals as Avalanche top Sharks
Ross Colton scored twice and Cale Makar added one goal and two assists as the visiting Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Sunday night.,Joel Kiviranta scored the other goal for the Avalanche, who won back-to-back games for the first time this season after snapping a four-game los...
Kings score four in third period to top Ducks
Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals early in the third period to help lead the visiting Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night in the first game of the season in the Freeway Faceoff Series., ,Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson added two empty-net goals to cap...