Hockey Page 270 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Battling for playoff berth, Golden Knights take on Wild
The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights head into their final homestand of the regular season still looking to try to clinch a playoff spot....

Oilers in pursuit of Pacific title, welcome Coyotes
The host Edmonton Oilers attempt to stretch their win streak to four games when they entertain the Arizona Coyotes on Friday night....

With playoff spot locked up, Predators face woeful Blackhawks
The Nashville Predators enter Friday night's game at the Chicago Blackhawks coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday....

Streaking Hurricanes crave more entering matchup with Blues
The Carolina Hurricanes look to keep the good times rolling when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Friday....

Golden Knights, D Noah Hanifin agree to eight-year, $58.8M deal
The Vegas Golden Knights agreed to an eight-year, $58.8 million extension with defenseman Noah Hanifin on Thursday....

Ducks F Jakob Silfverberg to retire at end of season
Anaheim Ducks alternate captain Jakob Silfverberg announced Thursday that he will retire at the conclusion of this season....

NHL roundup: Coyotes edge Canucks in OT
Dylan Guenther celebrated his 21st birthday by scoring once in a career-best, four-point performance and Logan Cooley scored the overtime winner in a two-point outing to lead the visiting Arizona Coyotes to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday....

Logan Cooley lifts Coyotes past Canucks in overtime
Dylan Guenther celebrated his 21st birthday by scoring once in a career-best, four-point performance and Logan Cooley scored the overtime winner in a two-point outing to lead the visiting Arizona Coyotes to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday....

Kings can get back into playoffs with win vs. Flames
Before the Los Angeles Kings can focus on winning their first Stanley Cup playoff series in 10 years, they need to reserve a spot in the postseason....

Kraken focused on positives, like Shane Wright, with Sharks visiting
The Seattle Kraken will wrap up the home portion of their 2023-2024 schedule when they play host to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night....

Oilers, minus Connor McDavid, blow out Knights
Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist and Stuart Skinner made 18 saves as the host Edmonton Oilers cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night....

Blues' early goal barrage overwhelms Blackhawks
Jordan Kyrou scored twice in the first three minutes as the St. Louis Blues dispatched the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Wednesday....

Stars host Jets with Central title on the line
First place in the Central Division will be on the line for the host Dallas Stars when they welcome the Winnipeg Jets to town on Thursday night....

Islanders not looking past Habs in late-season meeting
With four games left in the regular season, the New York Islanders are in control of their playoff destiny — and aware that this is no time to relax, especially with an opponent well-versed in playing spoiler next on the schedule....

Capitals try to hold onto wild-card berth going into Buffalo
The Washington Capitals continue what they hope will be a sprint to the playoffs when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night....

Auston Matthews hunts history in rematch vs. Devils
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews will continue his pursuit of history Thursday night in a rematch against the visiting New Jersey Devils....

Lightning ride red-hot Steven Stamkos into tilt vs. Sens
Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is not quite sure why he suddenly has a hot stick during a six-game goal streak, but the Lightning center will take all of them with the playoffs looming....

Red Wings visit Pittsburgh with ‘huge’ playoff implications
The calendar says the Stanley Cup playoffs haven't started yet, but the standings indicate that the game Thursday between the Pittsburgh Penguins and visiting Detroit Red Wings might as well be a postseason affair....

Rangers try to keep hold on division vs. slumping Flyers
Not only were the New York Rangers unable to clinch the Metropolitan Division title Tuesday night, but they also emerged from a rough performance against the New York Islanders slightly less healthy....

Panthers gear up for playoffs vs. Blue Jackets
The Florida Panthers are playing what can be considered the "soft" part of their remaining schedule before the season ends with a bang next week....