NHL Page 369 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Leafs improving on power play entering clash vs. Red Wings
The Toronto Maple Leafs hope they have a chance to show off their revived power play on Friday night when they host the Detroit Red Wings. ,Toronto had three goals while on the man advantage Tuesday night in a 4-0 home win over the Boston Bruins. The Maple Leafs entered the game 4-for-40 with the ma...
Flyers scratch rookie Matvei Michkov vs. Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers rookie forward Matvei Michkov will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the host Tampa Bay Lightning, coach John Tortorella said.,Michkov is tied for the NHL rookie lead with 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 13 games, albeit with a minus-8 rating.,The seventh ov...
Rested Stars aim to get 'back on track' vs. Blackhawks
After getting four days to shed any jet lag they incurred following the NHL Global Series in Finland, the Dallas Stars have turned their attention to hosting the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday evening.,The Stars lost back-to-back games to the Florida Panthers in Finland last weekend.,Following a day...
Sam Reinhart, Panthers look to stay hot in clash vs. Predators
The red-hot Florida Panthers are coming home to face the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla.,Florida, which has won five games in a row, hasn't played since Saturday, when the team finished a two-game set in Finland.,In its most recent game, Nashville lost 3-2 at Washington on Wed...
NHL roundup: Knights rally, spoil Connor McDavid's return
Vegas' Noah Hanifin scored twice in the third period, including the game-winner in the final minute, as the Golden Knights got their first road win of the season, 4-2 over the Edmonton Oilers in Connor McDavid's return.,Hanifin, who had a three-point showing in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Utah Hocke...
Tied atop division, Kings get to settle in at home vs. Canucks
The Los Angeles Kings finally begin receiving a steady dose of home cooking starting with hosting the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.,The Kings kicked off the season with 10 road clashes in their first 14 games. They return to Los Angeles riding a two-game winning streak and having won seven of their...
Alex Ovechkin's goal streak hits 5 games as Caps edge Predators
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as the Washington Capitals came back to beat the visiting Nashville Predators on Wednesday.,Ovechkin extended his goal streak to five games at 10:25 of the third period with a quick snap shot from the right circle off a feed from Dylan Strom...
Vegas tops Edmonton despite Connor McDavid's return
Vegas' Noah Hanifin scored twice in the third period, including the game winner in the final minute, as the Golden Knights got their first road win of the season, 4-2 over the host Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid.,Hanifin, who had a three-point showing in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Utah Hockey C...
Hoping to keep hot streak going, Sharks welcome Wild
Looking to bounce back from a rare poor showing, the Minnesota Wild begin a three-game road trip by visiting the resurgent San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,The Wild could envision their fourth straight victory when they led 1-0 through the first 34 minutes against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Tuesd...
Red Wings find winning touch to snap Blackhawks' two-game streak
Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat each collected a goal and assist and Cam Talbot made 28 saves to lift the visiting Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.,Detroit has won two straight on the heels of a three-game losing streak, relying on a steady attack and d...
Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to 5 games in Caps win
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as the Washington Capitals came back to beat the visiting Nashville Predators on Wednesday.,Ovechkin extended his goal streak to five games at 10:25 of the third period with a quick snap shot from the right circle off a feed from Dylan Strom...
Avs may be without Cale Makar for clash vs. soaring Jets
If the Colorado Avalanche are to temporarily slow the surging Winnipeg Jets, they might need to do so without one of the NHL's top players. ,It's uncertain if injured star defenseman Cale Makar will be available when the visiting Avalanche try to keep the Jets from a fifth straight victory in a play...
Blues dealing with run of injuries, next face struggling Utah
The St. Louis Blues are fighting to remain viable after absorbing injury hit after injury hit.,Their battle against adversity continues Thursday when they host the slumping Utah Hockey Club.,The Blues edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night despite losing forward Dylan Holloway late in th...
Lightning aim to shake off rough road trip, return home to face Flyers
The Tampa Bay Lightning will open a three-game homestand Thursday night when they match up with the Philadelphia Flyers for the first time this season. ,During a four-game road trek through the heart of the Western Conference's Central Division, Tampa Bay opened with a resounding 5-2 win at Colorado...
Hurricanes out to continue sizzling start when they face Penguins
The Carolina Hurricanes are finding different ways to get the job done, but the common theme has been consistent winning early in this season.,It hasn't panned out that way for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who'll try to break through against the Hurricanes when the teams meet Thursday night at Raleigh, ...
Islanders looking to hand Senators rare home loss
The New York Islanders thought their late-game performance was rewarded Tuesday night.,So did the Ottawa Senators, albeit for entirely different reasons.,The Islanders will look to begin building a winning streak and the Senators will aim to bounce back from a convincing defeat Thursday night, when ...
Rangers shoot for third straight win vs. visiting Sabres
While the New York Rangers are content with getting wins and stacking points, their inconsistencies on offense were enough for coach Peter Laviolette to make changes to their forward lines.,Laviolette placed Mika Zibanejad alongside Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere, while Chris Kreider skated wi...
Blues' Dylan Holloway out of hospital, aims to play Thursday
St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway returned to the rink on Wednesday, several hours after he was taken from the bench on a stretcher.,Holloway said he "feels good today" and even admitted that he'd like to play in the Blues' game against the visiting Utah Hockey Club on Thursday.,That's an optim...
Devils look to tag Canadiens with fifth straight loss
The New Jersey Devils have responded favorably following a four-game winless skid.,Winners of three of their last four games, the host Devils will look to add to the Montreal Canadiens' misery on Thursday when the teams meet in Newark, N.J.,Montreal has lost four in a row and eight of its last 10 ga...
Bruins, Flames look to shore up special teams in clash
After appearing to turn a corner with back-to-back shutouts this past weekend, the Boston Bruins returned to old habits on Tuesday.,Allowing three power-play goals in a 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs ended the Bruins' chances for their first three-game win streak this season. But they will look...