Hockey Page 295 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Penguins top struggling Sharks to end slide
Rookie John Ludvig had the go-ahead goal in the third plus an assist Thursday as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the visiting San Jose Sharks 6-3....
Jake DeBrusk lifts Bruins over Canadiens in OT
Jake DeBrusk scored the game-winning goal 25 seconds into overtime as the Boston Bruins beat the host Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Thursday night....
Sabres' 2nd-period surge too much for Islanders
Victor Olofsson, Dylan Cozens and Zach Benson scored within a five-minute span in the second period Thursday night for the Buffalo Sabres, who inched closer to an Eastern Conference wild-card spot by blanking the New York Islanders, 4-0....
Focused on playoff push, Kings face suddenly hot Blackhawks
The Los Angeles Kings' identity "is to play well defensively and break them down," according to defenseman Jordan Spence....
Penguins' promotion foiled by Jaromir Jagr bobblehead heist
Pittsburgh Penguins fans who plan to attend Thursday night's continued celebration of the career of franchise icon Jaromir Jagr could be losing their heads....
Kraken aim to get back on track vs. Capitals
As the Vegas Golden Knights celebrated their 5-4 overtime victory at the far end of the rink Tuesday at Seattle, Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand stood on the ice just outside the door to the bench....
NHL roundup: Avalanche rally for OT win over Canucks
Valeri Nichushkin scored a power-play goal 30 seconds into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied from a three-goal, second-period deficit to defeat the host Vancouver Canucks, 4-3, and move into a tie for first place in the Central Division on Wednesday night....
Valeri Nichushkin scores in OT as Avs rally past Canucks
Valeri Nichushkin scored a power-play goal 30 seconds into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche rallied from a three-goal, second-period deficit to defeat the host Vancouver Canucks, 4-3, and move into a tie for first place in the Central Division on Wednesday night....
Zach Hyman's hat trick highlights Oilers' rout of Caps
Zach Hyman had a natural hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers beat the visiting Washington Capitals 7-2 on Wednesday night....
Coming off tough loss, Stars face struggling Devils
The Dallas Stars will be looking for a bounce-back effort when they host the struggling New Jersey Devils on Thursday....
Predators top Jets, extend point streak to 13 games
Gustav Nyquist had a goal and an assist as the Nashville Predators extended their point streak to 13 games, defeating the host Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Wednesday....
Wild look to extend point streak, welcome Ducks to town
The Minnesota Wild will try to increase their point streak to six games when they face the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn....
Jordan Binnington (40 saves), Blues stifle Kings
Jordan Binnington made 40 saves as the host St. Louis Blues defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 Wednesday night....
Noah Hanifin returns to Calgary as Knights take on Flames
The Vegas Golden Knights needed a comeback to beat the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Though it might not have been how they drew it up, the victory has the Golden Knights optimistic their struggles are in the past as they travel to Calgary to face the Flames on Thursday....
Maple Leafs, Flyers face off amid up-and-down runs
The Philadelphia Flyers will look for a second consecutive win without their head coach when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday....
Lightning, with new players making impact, take on hot Rangers
Bolstering their roster while trying to secure a postseason berth, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a pair of moves before Friday's deadline that paid immediate dividends....
Isles resume wild-card push against inconsistent Sabres
The New York Islanders enter the finale of a four-game road trip in better playoff positioning than when the cross-country trek began March 6....
Penguins hunt for positives with Sharks up next
Optimism has pretty much given way to a philosophical approach for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday....
Bruins hope for another bounce back in visit to Montreal
Despite ups and downs that were virtually nonexistent during last season's President's Trophy run, the Boston Bruins have still found their way to second in the Eastern Conference standings with 15 games to go....
Slumping Red Wings look to reverse course against Coyotes
Woeful starts have led to unpleasant endings for the Detroit Red Wings during their six-game losing streak....