Hockey Page 451 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Sabres, Penguins look to recover from tough losses
The Buffalo Sabres, who host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, are trying to find the right blend of being proficient at their style of play and getting that to translate into points....

Skidding Sharks look to change course against Canadiens
Coming off a loss at Seattle on Wednesday that head coach David Quinn called "embarrassing," the San Jose Sharks open a three-game homestand Friday afternoon against the Montreal Canadiens....

Streaking Kings aim to take down sliding Ducks
Riding a three-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Kings are among the NHL's hottest teams heading into Thanksgiving and a Friday afternoon visit to their California rivals, the Anaheim Ducks....

Surging Capitals try to add to Oilers' struggles
The surprising Washington Capitals look to continue their winning ways when they return from the Thanksgiving break and play host to the struggling Edmonton Oilers on Friday afternoon....

Coaching battle highlights Rangers visit to Flyers
John Tortorella and Peter Laviolette have plenty of experience coaching the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers, respectively....

Blues make quick home stop to face Predators, Ryan O’Reilly
The St. Louis Blues are navigating a difficult 13-game stretch featuring 10 games on the road....

Sinking Devils aim for bounce-back vs. Blue Jackets
A run of deficient defensive performances is threatening to undo a quick start for the New Jersey Devils....

Leafs look to build on Global Series success, visit reeling Blackhawks
Toronto's William Nylander and his Maple Leafs teammates have returned from Sweden with a pair of wins following the Global Series — a productive trip that had the young Swede leaving a stamp on his homeland in the process....

Bruins out to burn 'bright' in matchup with Red Wings
The NHL-leading Boston Bruins return to work following the Thanksgiving holiday when they host a matinee Friday against the Detroit Red Wings....

Blackhawks F Taylor Hall (knee) expected to miss rest of season
Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall will undergo surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Thursday....

NHL roundup: West-leading Knights slip by Stars in OT
Jack Eichel scored 1:57 into overtime to give the visiting Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night....

Alex Newhook nets pair as Canadiens edge Ducks
Alex Newhook scored two goals, including the game-winner at 16:40 of the third period, to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-3 road win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday....

Third-period surge sends Avalanche past Canucks
Cale Makar, Valeri Nichushkin, Jonathan Drouin and Mikko Rantanen all collected one goal and one assist as the Colorado Avalanche claimed a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday in Denver....

Jack Eichel's OT goal vaults Golden Knights past Stars
Jack Eichel scored 1:57 into overtime to give the visiting Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night....

Eeli Tolvanen tallies twice as Kraken maul Sharks
Eeli Tolvanen scored twice and added an assist and Oliver Bjorkstrand had a goal and three helpers as the Seattle Kraken routed the visiting San Jose Sharks 7-1 Wednesday night....

Predators top Flames for third consecutive victory
Ryan O'Reilly, Alexandre Carrier and Juuso Parssinen scored consecutive goals for the host Nashville Predators, who pulled away for a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday....

Blues emerge with high-scoring win over Coyotes
Kevin Hayes scored the tiebreaking third-period goal as the St. Louis Blues edged the Arizona Coyotes 6-5 on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz....

Brock Nelson tallies twice as Islanders edge Flyers
Brock Nelson scored his second goal of the game with 17:27 remaining in the third period and Ilya Sorokin made 34 saves as the host New York Islanders continued their recent success over the Philadelphia Flyers by holding on for a 3-2 victory Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y....

Four-goal first period propels Hurricanes past Oilers
Teuvo Teravainen and Seth Jarvis each had a goal and an assist in a four-goal first period as the host Carolina Hurricanes beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Wednesday night at Raleigh, N.C....

Adam Lowry leads Jets past Lightning in overtime
Adam Lowry notched the game-winning goal 1:38 into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets won their fourth straight game, topping the host Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night....