Hockey Page 264 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Canucks sign F Vasily Podkolzin to two-year contract
The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with forward Vasily Podkolzin on a two-year contract on Thursday....
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jeff Carter retires
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jeff Carter announced his retirement from the NHL after playing his final game for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday....
Little on line as Avs, Oilers close regular season
The final day of the NHL regular season won't mean anything for first-round matchups, but it could have an impact on what happens later in the playoffs....
NHL roundup: Nikita Kucherov's 100th assist lifts Lightning
NHL point leader Nikita Kucherov made history by recording his 100th assist of the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday....
Coyotes down Oilers in likely Arizona send-off
Dylan Guenther scored once and added an assist to end the Coyotes' season, and likely the franchise's time in Arizona, with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz....
Stars top Blues in shootout, seal No. 1 spot in West
Jake Oettinger made 25 saves as the Dallas Stars earned a 2-1 shootout victory over the visiting St. Louis Blues on Wednesday to clinch the top Western Conference playoff seed....
Ryan Smith appears to confirm Coyotes' move to Utah
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith all but confirmed the worst-kept secret in hockey on Wednesday: He is set to purchase the Arizona Coyotes and move them to Salt Lake City....
Kings look for momentum in clash with Blackhawks
The Los Angeles Kings don't need a victory against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks in their regular-season finale on Thursday night, but they'd certainly prefer one heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs....
Plenty at stake for Golden Knights in season finale vs. Ducks
The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights go into their final regular-season game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night in Las Vegas with a playoff spot secured but still plenty to play for....
Flames, Sharks meet to end unsuccessful campaigns
Mercifully, the season is coming to an end for both the host Calgary Flames and the San Jose Sharks when they meet on Thursday....
Simon Holmstrom's goal helps Islanders top Penguins
Simon Holmstrom roofed a shot for the go-ahead goal at 14:27 of the third as the New York Islanders topped the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night....
Nikita Kucherov gets assist No. 100 as Lightning drop Leafs
NHL point leader Nikita Kucherov made history by recording his 100th assist of the season as the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday....
Wild face Kraken, aim to end season on winning streak
The Minnesota Wild will try to close out their season with three straight wins when they face off against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn....
Capitals top prospect Ryan Leonard returning to Boston College
Despite the Washington Capitals making a late push and clinching a playoff spot Tuesday night, top prospect Ryan Leonard has opted to return to Boston College rather than join the team for the postseason....
Wild G Marc-Andre Fleury signs 1-year extension
The Minnesota Wild signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million extension for next season....
Canadiens extend coach Martin St. Louis' contract
The Canadiens exercised the two-year option on Martin St. Louis' contract Wednesday, keeping the head coach behind the bench in Montreal through the 2026-27 season....
Lightning, Leafs look to halt three-game skids in season finale
In their final regular-season matchup Wednesday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will try to put three-game slides behind them....
Islanders could rest stars in regular-season finale vs. Penguins
The New York Islanders and visiting Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves with little to nothing on the line in Wednesday's regular-season finale....
NHL roundup: Capitals clip Flyers to land playoff berth
T.J. Oshie scored the winning goal into an empty net with three minutes remaining as the visiting Washington Capitals clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday....
Canucks down Flames to clinch Pacific title
Thatcher Demko was superb in his return from a 14-game absence, making 39 saves as the Vancouver Canucks clinched the Pacific Division title on Tuesday with a convincing 4-1 win over the visiting Calgary Flames....