Hockey Page 291 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Alex Ovechkin nets pair to reach milestone as Capitals douse Flames
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and the visiting Washington Capitals rode a three-goal second period to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday that lifted them into the Eastern Conference's second wild-card position....
Lightning, Knights look to keep rolling down stretch
Two teams that have combined to win three of the past four Stanley Cup championships square off Tuesday in Las Vegas when the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Vegas Golden Knights....
Kings eye another win vs. Blackhawks to improve playoff chances
With time running low to lock down a spot in the playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings will open a key three-game home stretch when they face the improved Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday....
Wild try to move up in wild-card race, extend Ducks' skid
The Minnesota Wild look to win the season series and boost their wild-card hopes when they visit the reeling Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night....
Oilers brush off OT loss, turn attention to Canadiens
Some losses are not as crushing as others. Even when they come in the final second of overtime....
Blues, Avs riding winning streaks entering key matchup
The St. Louis Blues have won four straight games to claw back into the Western Conference playoff race, but they are still playing catch-up....
Predators go for 15-game point streak against hapless Sharks
The Nashville Predators can extend their point streak to 15 games when they host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night....
Now on the wrong kind of streak, Isles seek turnaround vs. Hurricanes
As the New York Islanders built a season-best six-game winning streak, their final regular-season clash against the Carolina Hurricanes loomed as a potential playoff preview....
Flyers continue difficult stretch with Maple Leafs rematch
The Philadelphia Flyers will continue to battle through a rigorous schedule with the hopes of landing a playoff berth in what was expected to be a rebuilding season....
Rangers, Jets clash in matchup of East, West powers
Two teams bound for the Stanley Cup playoffs clash on Tuesday night when the New York Rangers welcome the Winnipeg Jets....
Penguins, Devils out to improve fading playoff hopes
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils aim to provide a boost to their flickering postseason aspirations at the other's expense on Tuesday night when they meet in Newark, N.J....
Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov banned two games for check to head
The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov for two games Monday for an illegal check to the head....
A lot going Bruins' way as Senators visit
Having returned to the top of the overall NHL standings this past weekend, the Boston Bruins look to remain on the winning track when they continue a three-game homestand against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night....
Red Wings struggling for wins with Blue Jackets coming to town
The Detroit Red Wings snapped a seven-game losing streak over the weekend but it still ended on a sour note....
F Wayne Simmonds retires after 15 NHL seasons
Forward Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday after 15 seasons with six teams....
NHL roundup: Rangers pull away from rival Islanders
Jonny Brodzinski scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:59 remaining in the second period as the host New York Rangers pulled away for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday afternoon....
Blues' 3rd-period surge too much for Ducks
Robert Thomas scored twice and Pavel Buchnevich picked up three assists as the St. Louis Blues dispatched the visiting Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday....
Jets fly by Jackets behind Tyler Toffoli
Tyler Toffoli had two goals and an assist for the visiting Winnipeg Jets in a 6-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday....
Hurricanes roll past Senators for 3rd straight win
Dmitry Orlov scored two goals to go with two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes won their third game in a row by blasting the host Ottawa Senators 7-2 on Sunday night....
Sidney Crosby emerges from funk, helps Penguins beat Red Wings
Sidney Crosby ended a goal drought and added an assist Sunday to help lift the Pittsburgh Penguins over the visiting Detroit Red Wings 6-3....