Hockey Page 84 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Capitals spoil Connor Bedard's return with 5-1 win over Blackhawks
Connor McMichael had a goal and assist and John Carlson, Martin Fehervary and Ryan Leonard earned two assists apiece to lift the visiting Washington Capitals to a 5-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.,Anthony Beauvillier, Ethen Frank, Justin Sourdif and Alex Ovechkin also scored for ...

Jets hammer Kings to end 11-game winless streak
Mark Scheifele scored two goals to help the Winnipeg Jets end an 11-game winless streak with a 5-1 win against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.,It was the longest winless streak for the Jets since they moved to Winnipeg from Atlanta in 2011.,Vladislav Namestnikov, Cole Koepke and Jona...

Wild thankful to be home, ready to put Islanders to test
Jesper Wallstedt and his teammates on the Minnesota Wild are happy to be home.,"(I want to) just sleep in my bed, play some computer games and just hang out and play in front of our fans again," the 23-year-old goaltender said. "I look forward to that a lot.",Wallstedt and the Wild will get their wi...

Maple Leafs rolling while porous Canucks trudge into town
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be out to extend their points streak to nine games Saturday night when they host the Vancouver Canucks.,The Maple Leafs left it late Thursday night to bump the streak to eight games (6-0-2) by rallying for a 2-1 overtime win on the road over the Philadelphia Flyers.,Form...

Surprising division co-leading Canadiens, Wings set for clash
While both teams were expected to be greatly improved, not many people picked the Montreal Canadiens or the Detroit Red Wings to win the Atlantic Division this season. ,But three months into the season, both teams have put themselves in prime position for a division title. On Saturday, they'll face ...

Streaking Lightning face Flyers in first of two straight in Philly
The Tampa Bay Lightning, winners of eight straight games, are hoping to enjoy their extended stay in the City of Brotherly Love.,Tampa Bay will play two road games against the Philadelphia Flyers in the next few days, beginning with a showdown Saturday evening.,The Lightning have the longest active ...

Senators, Panthers set for bottom-of-division clash
Panic is starting to set in for the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators, with answers needing to be found quickly as they currently occupy the bottom two spots in the Atlantic Division.,After kicking off their six-game road trip with two consecutive losses, the Panthers will have the chance to get ...

Hurricanes ride balanced attack, aim for 4th straight win vs. Kraken
The Carolina Hurricanes sense they're gradually getting back into a winning groove following a rough stretch.,They're aiming for their fourth consecutive victory when the Seattle Kraken visit for Saturday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.,Despite some glitches, the Hurricanes have stayed focused on high...

Sabres, Ducks face off headed in opposite directions
Two teams that have reversed directions in the past month will go head-to-head when the Buffalo Sabres host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.,The Sabres have won 12 of their past 13 games following an 11-14-4 start to the season, while the Ducks have lost eight in a row and 12 of 14 after a 19-10...

Stars hope ship has been righted with streaking Sharks up next
Fans in the Lone Star State can breathe a little easier now that the Dallas Stars have a recent win under their belts.,After scuffling through a six-game losing skid (0-3-3), Dallas continues its season-long six-game road trip by traveling to the West Coast and playing the San Jose Sharks on Saturda...

Seemingly invincible at home, Avs welcome East-worst Blue Jackets
The Colorado Avalanche capitalized on shaky goaltending to rout the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.,They face another team with questions in net when they welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets to Denver on Saturday.,Colorado brings a 16-game home winning streak into Saturday's matinee matchup and has...

Penguins hope to keep hot streak going against struggling Flames
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to continue their hot streak when they play host to the struggling Calgary Flames on Saturday.,Thanks to a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, the Penguins are riding a six-game winning spree that has vaulted them back into a playoff position.,Pittsb...

Senators sign G James Reimer to boost NHL-worst goaltending
Plagued by weak goaltending performances, the Ottawa Senators inked journeyman goalie James Reimer to a minor league professional tryout contract with the intention of signing and playing him in the NHL, TSN reported.,Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, confirmed Reimer's addition Frida...

With Connor Bedard back, Blackhawks bid to clip Capitals
The Chicago Blackhawks will see a familiar face return to the lineup on Friday when they host the Washington Capitals.,Star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviou...

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to return vs. Capitals
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard has been cleared to return from a 12-game absence due to an upper-body injury in Friday's game against the visiting Washington Capitals.,"I feel good," Bedard said following the Blackhawks' morning skate. "Obviously, it's not fun kind of waiting and not ...

Bruins bid to build momentum in matinee vs. Rangers
Perhaps a little home cooking was all that the Boston Bruins needed for an early spark in 2026.,After a workmanlike performance in a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday, the Bruins look to bank their second straight victory at TD Garden when they host the New York Rangers on Saturday afterno...

Skidding Jets look to take advantage of short-handed Kings
The Los Angeles Kings could remain severely short-handed up front when they visit the struggling Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.,The Kings were without captain Anze Kopitar and fellow forwards Corey Perry, Trevor Moore and Joel Armia in a 4-3 overtime loss to the visiting San Jose Sharks on Wednesday...

NHL roundup: Patrick Kane scores 500th goal in Wings' win over Canucks
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to score 500 goals as he tallied twice in Detroit's 5-1 victory over visiting Vancouver on Thursday night.,Kane scored in the first period, then notched his milestone goal with an empty-netter with 3:53 remaining. He has the sixth-most goals among a...

Reilly Smith scores twice as Golden Knights rally past Blue Jackets
Reilly Smith scored two goals and Mark Stone had a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-3, on Thursday night in Las Vegas.,It was the 30th multi-goal game of Smith's career. Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and Brett H...

Wild blow lead but beat Kraken in OT on Mats Zuccarello goal
Mats Zuccarello scored at 2:09 of overtime as the Minnesota Wild defeated the host Seattle Kraken 3-2 Thursday night.,Brock Faber had a goal and an assist, Ryan Hartman also scored and Kirill Kaprizov had two assists for the Wild, which wrapped up a seven-game trip with a 4-1-2 record. Goaltender Je...