Hockey Page 458 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Sam Reinhart, Panthers look to add to Sharks' woes
Led by the red-hot Sam Reinhart, the visiting Florida Panthers will set out to continue their longtime dominance of the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday....

Devils, Jets meet eyeing better defensive efforts
The New Jersey Devils haven't enjoyed the glimpse of what life can be like without both Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes — their top two point scorers from last season — in their lineup....

Blues halt power-play funk, now try to keep Lightning down
The St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning have been heading in opposite directions going into their Tuesday night matchup....

Slumping Predators try to contain Frank Vatrano, young Ducks
Frank Vatrano will try to continue one of the hottest starts in team history when the Anaheim Ducks visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night....

Stars aim to continue streak, host Coyotes
The Dallas Stars will aim to record a season-high fourth straight victory on Tuesday night when they open a five-game homestand against the Arizona Coyotes....

Canadiens try to bounce back vs. road-weary Flames
The rebuilding Montreal Canadiens are off to a strong start this season — albeit in big part thanks to their overtime success — but received a valuable lesson about the importance of maintaining their focus in their last outing....

After celebrating Cup title, Golden Knights face hungry Capitals
Despite embarking on one of their two longest road trips of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights left a day early for Tuesday night's opening game against the Washington Capitals....

Skidding Blue Jackets tangle with improving Penguins
The Columbus Blue Jackets are trying to gain traction, but they could run into a team far ahead of them on that count Tuesday when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit....

Bruins want more focus against division rival Sabres
The Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins play another Atlantic Division rival for the first time this season when they conclude a two-game road trip against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night....

NHL roundup: Rangers rally late, down Jackets in shootout
Alexis Lafreniere scored two goals in regulation, including the tying marker late in the third period, and then got the only goal in the shootout as the host New York Rangers edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Sunday night....

Oliver Bjorkstrand, Kraken eye another win over Avs
There's something about the Colorado Avalanche that seems to bring out the best in Oliver Bjorkstrand....

Frank Vatrano (3 points), Ducks start fast, defeat Sharks
Frank Vatrano scored a pair of first-period goals in a three-point outing to lead the host Anaheim Ducks to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday....

Alexis Lafreniere is Rangers' star in shootout win over Jackets
Alexis Lafreniere scored twice in regulation, including the tying goal late in regulation, and then got the only goal in the shootout as the host New York Rangers edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Sunday night....

Canucks get back in win column by beating Canadiens
Casey DeSmith made 30 saves to help the visiting Vancouver Canucks defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Sunday night....

Oilers hope coaching change sparks turnaround, starting vs. Isles
Fans at UBS Arena chanted "Fire Lane Lambert!" as the clock wound down on the New York Islanders' fourth straight loss Saturday night....

Stars rout Wild 8-3 for third straight win
Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston each had two goals and an assist, and the Dallas Stars cruised to an 8-3 win over the host Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening in Saint Paul, Minn....

Former Flyers G Roman Cechmanek dead at age 52
Former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Roman Cechmanek died on Sunday at age 52 in his native Czechia, the team announced. No cause of death was released....

Sam Reinhart's 4 points help Panthers beat Connor Bedard, Blackhawks
Carter Verhaeghe scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and Sam Reinhart had four points to lead the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla....

Oilers fire head coach Jay Woodcroft after dismal start
The Edmonton Oilers fired head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant coach Dave Manson on Sunday....

Goaltending questions in play as Rangers face Blue Jackets
The New York Rangers' goaltending situation is uncertain due to Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick recovering from minor injuries, but the scheduling is working favorably for the surging club....