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Jonathan Quick shines as Rangers end skid, beat Bruins
Jonathan Quick made 32 saves and recorded his 399th career regular-season victory as the host New York Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.,Elevated to New York's No. 1 goalie for at least three games until Igor Shesterkin returns fro...
Wild captain Jared Spurgeon (leg) out 2-3 weeks
The Wild will be without defenseman Jared Spurgeon for two to three weeks due to a lower-body injury, Minnesota president of hockey operations Bill Guerin told reporters Thursday.,The team's captain suffered an apparent right leg injury Tuesday when he was slew-footed by Nashville rookie forward Zac...
Surging Canadiens aim to keep Blackhawks reeling
A three-game winning streak against playoff contenders has vaulted the Montreal Canadiens into the postseason hunt and buoyed their self-confidence.,Montreal will aim to keep its good fortunes rolling Friday on the road against the skidding Chicago Blackhawks, a foe that will take any positive vibes...
Predators F Zachary L’Heureux suspended 3 games for slew foot
The NHL suspended Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L'Heureux for three games on Thursday for slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon.,The discipline was handed down after L'Heureux had a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Thursday afternoon.,The incident occurred at...
Avalanche D Keaton Middleton signs 2-year extension
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Keaton Middleton signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday that spans through the 2026-27 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team.,Middleton, 26, has a plus-1 rating without notching a point in 10 games this season with the Avalanche. He also has t...
Lightning hope to have Jake Guentzel back to face Sharks
The Tampa Bay Lightning headed out Wednesday to begin a three-game California road trip, but they are not sure whether they will be showing off their top offseason addition.,After a strong first half, the Lightning will complete their season series Thursday with the San Jose Sharks and rookie star M...
Canucks hope to avenge historic collapse vs. Kraken
With captain Jordan Eberle sidelined after pelvis surgery and Seattle struggling with a five-game losing streak heading into the NHL's Christmas break, the Kraken needed someone to step up if they were to avoid a third playoff DNQ in four seasons.,Enter Jaden Schwartz.,Coach Dan Bylsma called Schwar...
Strong-at-home Golden Knights look to sweep Flyers
The Vegas Golden Knights enter the new year leading the Pacific Division with 53 points and an NHL-best .716 point percentage following an impressive 10-2-0 run in December.,They also enter their Thursday game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Las Vegas with a bad taste in their mouths.,That's beca...
Sabres' Bowen Byram returns to Denver to face Avs
Bowen Byram was a key blue-liner when the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2022, but with a deep defensive corps and a need for a second-line center, he was deemed expendable last year.,Byram was traded to Buffalo on March 6 in a deal that brought Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado. Byram will p...
Flames attempt to continue playoff push vs. Utah
The Calgary Flames reached 2025 sitting in a playoff position, an impressive achievement for a team that was supposed to be a rebuilding bottom-feeder.,Even so, the Flames prepare to host the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday knowing full well the job is far from done with the season's midway point yet t...
Jets start 8-game homestand with rematch vs. Ducks
Good teams are quickly finding out they can't take their foot off the gas against the Anaheim Ducks.,The Jets learned the hard way two weeks ago in Anaheim, so they likely won't get caught looking past the Ducks when the teams meet on Thursday as Winnipeg opens an eight-game homestand.,The latest to...
Senators visit Stars, hoping for old results in new year
The Ottawa Senators hope their stellar play to end 2024 carries over into the new year, while the Dallas Stars are looking for an elusive run of consistent success.,The surging Senators look to keep the host Stars from a third straight victory on Thursday night.,Ottawa finds itself holding the final...
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews at Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations.,The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals i...
Maple Leafs continue without Auston Matthews in visiting Islanders
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to wait a little longer before welcoming back Auston Matthews to a team that has Stanley Cup aspirations.,The New York Islanders can't afford to wait much longer to begin winning and stave off a potential breakup of the core that reached consecutive NHL semifinals i...
Red Wings carry momentum into road matchup with Blue Jackets
The coaching change to Todd McLellan is working nicely for the Detroit Red Wings as they head into Thursday night's road game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.,The Red Wings have won two of three and two in a row since McLellan replaced Derek Lalonde behind the Detroit bench on Dec. 26. The Red Win...
Wild, league's best road team, visit strong-at-home Capitals
The Washington Capitals have a tall task in their bid for their fifth consecutive home victory when they entertain the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.,Washington, which plays four of its next five games at Capital One Arena, sports a sterling 12-4-2 record at home this season.,The Wild, in turn, boast t...
Rangers trying to solve problems as Bruins come to town
A myriad of issues in recent weeks have sent the New York Rangers tumbling down in the NHL standings, and the latest concern involves the health of goaltender Igor Shesterkin.,The Rangers will attempt to find a way out of their deep funk without Shesterkin for at least three games starting with Thur...
Darcy Kuemper serves up shutout as Kings beat Devils
Darcy Kuemper made 33 saves for the Los Angeles Kings in a 3-0 win against the visiting New Jersey Devils on Wednesday afternoon.,Kuemper earned his second shutout of the season and 33rd of his NHL career, moving him into sole possession of 12th place among active NHL goalies.,Andre Lee scored his f...
Hurricanes' road woes in focus heading to game against Panthers
The Carolina Hurricanes have been without desired results for most of the past couple of weeks.,They'll have a big challenge to get back on track Thursday night when they meet the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla.,One way the Hurricanes have identified to find their groove again would be better outi...
Preds F Zachary L'Heureux facing possible suspension
Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L'Heureux is facing a possible suspension for tripping/slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon on Tuesday night.,L'Heureux, 21, will have an NHL Player Safety hearing at a date and time still to be determined, the league said Wednesday.,The incid...