Hockey Page 72 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Gold medalist Jeremy Swayman shines in net as Bruins nip Penguins
Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored the tying and go-ahead goals within a 50-second span in the first period, leading the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.,After Mittelstadt's deciding tally at 6:00 of the first, Jeremy Swayman helped the ...
Hurricanes looks to get back on course against woeful Canucks
The Carolina Hurricanes have put themselves in a position that a single loss is not a major concern.,Even so, as the Hurricanes continue their four-game road swing by facing the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, it is with the motivation to not let one loss turn into two or more.,The Hurric...
Kraken out for redemption as they wrap up season series with Blues
After missing eight straight games and 23 of the previous 24 with a right high ankle sprain, St. Louis' Dylan Holloway was just hoping to stay upright when he returned to the lineup last Thursday against Seattle.,He did so much more.,Holloway had his second career NHL hat trick and added an assist a...
Wild acquire F Michael McCarron from Predators
The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.,The trade was officially confirmed shortly after McCarron was a late scratch from Nashville's Tuesday evening game against the Columbus Blue Jackets...
Reports: Rangers place captain J.T. Miller on IR
The New York Rangers moved captain J.T. Miller to injured reserve on Tuesday with an upper-body issue, according to multiple media outlets.,ESPN reported the injury is unrelated to the one that forced Miller to miss seven games in December and January.,Miller recovered in time to win an Olympic gold...
Golden Knights sit F Mark Stone (arm) vs. Sabres
The Vegas Golden Knights ruled out team captain Mark Stone for Tuesday's game against the host Buffalo Sables due to a left arm injury.,The winger was hit on the upper left arm with a stick during a neutral zone check by Penguins defenseman Kris Letang late in the first period of Pittsburgh's 5-0 ho...
Hot teams clash as Ducks test recent form vs. Avalanche
The Olympic break didn't slow down the surging Anaheim Ducks, and they will try to continue their push to the top of the Pacific Division when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.,Anaheim has won five in a row, including coach Joel Quenneville's 1,000th career victory, and is a point b...
Stars attempt to add to franchise-best win streak vs. lowly Flames
The Dallas Stars will be aiming for a perfect 10 when they visit the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.,Thanks to a 6-1 shellacking of the Vancouver Canucks on Monday to open a quick two-game trip, the Stars are riding a franchise-record nine-game winning streak.,"This team has been on a heater for a while,...
Blue Jackets, following OT escape, eye smoother effort vs. Predators
After nearly experiencing an epic collapse, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try for their second win in as many days when they host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.,The Blue Jackets won seven in a row and 11 of 12 before losing 4-2 at Boston on Thursday and falling 4-3 in overtime against the visi...
NHL roundup: Stars top Canucks for team-record 9th straight win
Lian Bichsel scored twice, including the eventual game-winner, as the visiting Dallas Stars extended their win streak to a franchise-record nine games with a 6-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night.,Colin Blackwell, Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson each added a goal and an assist for the ...
Avalanche ruin debut of Kings interim coach D.J. Smith
Martin Necas and Gabriel Landeskog each had a goal and two assists as the visiting Colorado Avalanche earned a 4-2 win against the short-handed Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.,Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, setting up Devon Toews for the tiebreaking goal with 4:55 left. Mackenzie Blac...
Joey Daccord, Kraken snap Hurricanes' 12-game point streak
Joey Daccord made 35 saves as the Seattle Kraken defeated visiting Carolina 2-1 on Monday, ending to the Eastern Conference-leading Hurricanes' 12-game point streak (10-0-2).,Kaapo Kakko and Ben Meyers scored and Adam Larsson had two assists for Seattle, which improved to 2-0-0 on a six-game homesta...
Stars crush Canucks for franchise-record 9th straight win
Lian Bichsel scored twice, including the eventual game-winner, as the visiting Dallas Stars extended their win streak to a franchise-best nine games with a 6-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night.,Colin Blackwell, Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson each added a goal and an assist for the St...
Sharks lean on youth for playoff chase with hot Habs in town
Michael Misa is making the most of his opportunity with the San Jose Sharks.,The 19-year-old rookie scored the overtime winner that lifted the Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, giving him points in all three games since the Olympic break.,"He's earned it. He has earned it by ...
Senators cruise into matchup with leaky Oilers at full speed
The Ottawa Senators have seemingly found their game at the right time.,Ottawa enters Tuesday's road tilt with the stumbling Edmonton Oilers at 6-1-1 over their past eight games, most recently ousting their biggest rival.,The Senators dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, outshooting t...
Wild, Lightning eager to shed two-game slides
The Minnesota Wild will try to end a two-game losing skid Tuesday evening when they host the Atlantic Division-leading Tampa Bay Lightning in Saint Paul, Minn.,Comfortably locked into the top three in the Western Conference's Central Division, third-place Minnesota will clash with the Lightning to e...
Dan Vladar, Flyers hold off Maple Leafs in shootout
Trevor Zegras scored the decisive goal of a shootout as the visiting Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday.,Philadelphia finished 2-for-2 in the shootout, as Matvei Michkov also succeeded. Toronto went 1-for-3, getting a goal from William Nylander before Flyers goalie Da...
Blue Jackets blow four-goal lead, hold on for overtime win vs. Rangers
Kiril Marchenko scored his second goal of the game on a 2-on-1 66 seconds into overtime as the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night after blowing a four-goal lead in the third period.,The win ended Columbus's first losing streak under new ...
Jets praying to get job done in regulation vs. Blackhawks
Besides a win, Connor Hellebuyck and his Winnipeg teammates are looking for one thing when the Jets open an eight-game homestand Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks.,Only 60 minutes of play.,The Jets have played in three straight overtime games since the NHL restarted after the Olympics. Hellebuy...
Barnstorming Sabres finally back home to take on Golden Knights
After resuming the NHL season with an impressive sweep of a three-game road trip, the Buffalo Sabres return for their first home game in almost a month when they host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.,The Sabres, second in the Atlantic Division four points behind the Tamp...