Hockey Page 413 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Islanders open homestand vs. Sharks with both teams improving
The last time the New York Islanders were home long enough to unpack their bags, fans at UBS Arena were calling for the firings of general manager Lou Lamoriello and head coach Lane Lambert....

Red Wings rising, Sabres struggling ahead of division clash
The Detroit Red Wings have been hot since right before Thanksgiving and hope to feast on an Atlantic Division opponent Tuesday night....

Artemi Panarin, Rangers take red-hot run to Senators
The New York Rangers will try to stay on a roll when they open a two-game road trip against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night....

Kings aim to match road record against Blue Jackets
The Los Angeles Kings' opening road success is nearing historic levels....

IIHF mandates neckguards at all levels of competition
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced on Dec. 4 that they would be making neckguards mandatory at all levels of competition. ...

Jets sign F Nino Niederreiter to 3-year deal worth $12M
The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Nino Niederreiter to a three-year extension worth $12 million on Monday....

NHL roundup: Brad Marchand's hat trick rallies Bruins past Jackets
Brad Marchand scored a natural hat trick in the third period as the Boston Bruins came from behind to defeat the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Sunday night....

Kings stay hot, crush skidding Avalanche
Quinton Byfield scored two goals for the Los Angeles Kings, who beat the visiting Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Sunday evening....

Preds get back on track, hold off Sabres
Juuse Saros made 33 saves and the visiting Nashville Predators defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Sunday night....

Brad Marchand nabs hat trick to send Bruins past Jackets
Brad Marchand scored a natural hat trick in the third period as the Boston Bruins came from behind to defeat the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Sunday night....

Artemi Panarin racks up 4 points as Rangers dispatch Sharks
Artemi Panarin recorded his fifth career hat trick and collected a season-high four points as the host New York Rangers held on for a wild 6-5 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night....

Back on track, Knights welcome Blues to town
Following an 11-game stretch that saw them win just three times, the Vegas Golden Knights have won two straight, among their finest games of the season....

Coyotes put 4-game win streak on line vs. Capitals
The surging Arizona Coyotes look for their fifth straight win when they host the Washington Capitals on Monday night....

Hurricanes ride 4-game point streak into matchup with Jets
The Carolina Hurricanes head into a six-game road trip, beginning Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, riding a wave of momentum....

Banged-up Habs look for win over reeling Kraken
The Montreal Canadiens will try to patch together another lineup when they host the Seattle Kraken on Monday night....

Marco Rossi scores twice, Wild stuff Blackhawks
Marco Rossi scored a pair of goals and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 4-1 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn....

In rematch, Lightning out to avenge 'stinker' vs. Stars
In Saturday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the homestanding Dallas Stars won by a constellation....

Flyers vie for two straight wins against Penguins
The Philadelphia Flyers will try to sweep a home-and-home matchup against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins when the Keystone State rivals meet again on Monday....

Rested Kings ready for Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings should have the fresher legs when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday evening....

Predators, Sabres bid for bounce-back efforts
Teams with two-game losing streaks will collide when the Buffalo Sabres host the Nashville Predators on Sunday night....