Hockey Page 344 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Valeri Nichushkin's two-goal game leads Avs past Sabres
Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals, Mikko Rantanen added a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 in Denver on Wednesday night....
Simon Holmstrom's late shorthanded goal lifts Islanders past Ducks
Simon Holmstrom scored a short-handed goal with 1:33 left Wednesday night for the host New York Islanders, who continued surging with a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Elmont, N.Y....
Jack Hughes, Devils down Bruins in overtime
Jack Hughes scored 2:47 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils earned a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday in Newark, N.J....
Penguins prevail in record-breaking shootout to edge Habs
Jansen Harkins, the 24th shooter, beat Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault blocker side to give the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win on Wednesday following the longest shootout of the NHL season....
Panthers prepare for Brock Boeser, high-scoring Canucks
On a night Brock Boeser netted his fifth career hat trick, the Vancouver Canucks served a perfect example of why they boast the league's best goal differential at plus-37....
Wild return home to take on Flames
The Minnesota Wild will return home from a four-game road trip to host the Calgary Flames on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn....
With losing skid behind them, Kraken take on Blackhawks
Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans has not been surprised by the impact Chicago's Connor Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick in this summer's NHL draft, has made as a rookie....
Streaking Oilers chase franchise history vs. Lightning
The Edmonton Oilers will try to equal a franchise record when they seek their ninth straight victory Thursday in a matchup with the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning....
Blues' new era begins in matchup with Senators
The host St. Louis Blues will get a fresh start with a new coach when they face the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night....
Hurricanes, Wings aim to prevent return to losing ways
The Carolina Hurricanes and Detroit Red Wings snapped losing streaks Tuesday and are out to keep the momentum going when they face each other on Detroit's home ice Thursday night....
Red-hot Matthews leads Leafs into contest vs. Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets must deal with a hot-shooting Auston Matthews when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night....
Flyers look to continue strong play, face Capitals
Even when the Philadelphia Flyers fall short, they're proving to be difficult to beat....
Edmonton is showing what a coaching change really means
That dull roar you hear in the distance would be the momentum of the Edmonton Oilers. They’re kind of out there, admittedly, which is why your house isn’t shaking. Only so much a team can do from the hinterlands of Alberta. ...
Kings seek more home success as Jets visit
With their red-hot run of success on the road now cooled, the Los Angeles Kings will work on establishing more positives in their own building when they face the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday....
Penguins look to repeat power-play magic vs. Habs
The Pittsburgh Penguins head to Montreal on Wednesday coming off something of a breakthrough game....
NHL roundup: Blues fire coach after losing to Wings
Lucas Raymond and Michael Rasmussen each had a goal and an assist as the visiting Detroit Red Wings rallied for a 6-4 win in St. Louis on Tuesday, a result that prompted the Blues to fire coach Craig Berube postgame....
Blues fire coach Craig Berube after 4th straight loss
The St. Louis Blues, after losing their fourth consecutive game Tuesday night, fired coach Craig Berube....
Late power-play tally lifts Sharks over Jets
San Jose's William Eklund fired in a tiebreaking power-play goal late in the third period as the Sharks beat the visiting Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Tuesday....
Oilers blast Blackhawks to push streak to 8 wins
The Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday....
Mark Stone scores OT winner as Knights nip Flames
Mark Stone scored on a breakaway with 3:49 remaining in overtime to cap a four-point night and the Vegas Golden Knights became the first NHL team to hit the 20-win mark this season, beating the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Tuesday in Las Vegas....