Hockey Page 420 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Leafs' Auston Matthews looks to join elite list in clash with Panthers
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews needs one more goal to become just the ninth single-season 70-goal scorer in the 106-year history of the NHL....

Hurricanes visit Blue Jackets for last test before playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to extend their winning streak to six games when they close their regular season Tuesday night in Columbus against the Blue Jackets....

Jets face Kraken, aim to clinch home ice in first round
The Jets will look to seal home-ice advantage in the first round of the NHL playoffs when they welcome the Seattle Kraken to Winnipeg on Tuesday night....

NHL roundup: Vegas overcomes 3-goal hole to win in OT
Tomas Hertl scored on a deflection 1:23 into overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights, behind a pair of goals by William Karlsson, rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas....

Nazem Kadri fuels Flames' comeback win over Coyotes
Nazem Kadri scored twice in the third period amid his second consecutive three-point game and Andrei Kuzmenko scored once with an assist to lead the host Calgary Flames to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday....

Ducks ink F Cutter Gauthier to entry-level contract
The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Cutter Gauthier to an entry-level contract on Sunday....

With sights set on playoffs, Kings take on forward-looking Wild
The Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota Wild have been miles apart for most of the 2023-24 campaign. They'll get together one more time on Monday night in Los Angeles before going their separate ways for good this season....

Seth Jarvis's two power play goals lift Hurricanes past Blackhawks
Seth Jarvis scored two power play goals in the third period and the Carolina Hurricanes went on to defeat the host Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday night, keeping alive the possibility of finishing with the best record in the NHL....

Looking to finish home schedule strong, Oilers face Sharks
The Edmonton Oilers will try to put the finishing touches on an outstanding regular-season home record when they host the San Jose Sharks on Monday....

Rangers out to clinch Metropolitan title vs. improving Sens
The New York Rangers were about four minutes away from another misstep on Saturday and losing control of their destiny in the Eastern Conference postseason race while possibly losing the top spot in the Metropolitan Division for the first time in over five months....

Sabres set to close season vs. Lightning
Already eliminated from playoff contention, the Buffalo Sabres will wrap up their season on Monday night when they take on the host Tampa Bay Lightning....

Down 3-0 in 3rd, Knights storm back to stun Avs in OT
Tomas Hertl scored on a deflection 1:23 into overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights, behind a pair of goals by William Karlsson, rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas....

Penguins, in desperation mode, face playoff-bound Predators
It could be a matter of desperation vs. preparation Monday when the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Nashville Predators....

Atlantic-leading Bruins out to derail Caps' playoff hopes
The Boston Bruins finish a two-game road trip against teams fighting for their Eastern Conference playoff lives when they visit the Washington Capitals on Monday night....

With season on the line, Wings face 'dangerous' Canadiens
The Detroit Red Wings enter Monday night's home game against the Montreal Canadiens with their playoff hopes fully alive after being on life support on Saturday....

Islanders out to clinch playoff spot, avoid sweep by Devils
Before the New York Islanders can officially focus on the playoffs, they must find a way to beat one of their tri-state rivals....

Blues give up first goal, then shut down Kraken
Nathan Walker had a goal and an assist and Joel Hofer made 19 saves as the St. Louis Blues handled the visiting Seattle Kraken 4-1 Sunday....

NHL fines Bruins D Kevin Shattenkirk for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. Penguins
The NHL on Sunday fined Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk $2,734.38 — the maximum allowed for unsportsmanlike conduct under the collective bargaining agreement....

Avs face Knights, aim to bounce back from drubbing
The Colorado Avalanche will look to rebound from arguably their worst loss of their season when they visit the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday afternoon....

Blues, Kraken clash with sights set on next season
The St. Louis Blues stayed in the Western Conference wild-card race until the final week of the regular season....