Hockey Page 472 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy to make season debut vs. Hurricanes
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was activated off injured reserve Friday and will make his season debut against the host Carolina Hurricanes later in the night, coach Jon Cooper announced....
Jets coach Rick Bowness returns after leave of absence
Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness returned to the team Friday after taking a leave of absence to attend to his wife....
Kraken hope offense stays hot against Canucks
For the first time this season, the Seattle Kraken are back to "hockey .500" as Kraken play-by-play announcer John Forslund calls it....
Avs rolling along, while Wild try to get season on track
The Minnesota Wild will be out to snap a five-game winless streak when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night in Saint Paul, Minn....
Well-rested Senators welcome streaky Islanders to Ottawa
After returning from Sweden and enjoying a short break in the schedule, the Ottawa Senators will try to resume their winning ways when they host the New York Islanders on Friday....
Stars brush off OT loss, 'in a good spot' as Flames visit
The Dallas Stars headed into Thanksgiving sitting atop the Central Division and having claimed victories in five of their last seven games....
Panthers look to slow down high-octane Jets
For the Florida Panthers, who play host to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, this could've been a disaster....
Goaltending in flux for Lightning, Hurricanes
It has been a good stretch for the Carolina Hurricanes, but oddly they might have more questions than answers....
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....