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Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program
TORONTO — Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear is entering the NHL and NHL Players’ Association's joint assistance program and will be unavailable to...
Family of Bob Murdoch says two-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from CTE
The family of Bob Murdoch says the two-time Stanley Cup champion suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive and fatal disease associated with...
Travis Green looking to capitalize on second NHL gig: 'I'm a better coach today'
Travis Green had plenty of time to reflect. Fired as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks in December 2021 with the team in a tailspin, he stepped away from...
Canucks place all-star goalie Thatcher Demko on long-term injured list
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have placed all-star goalie Thatcher Demko on the long-term injured reserve list retroactively. "It's just cap related,"...
NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East
Chants of “Let's Go, Red Wings!” filled the arena in downtown Washington before the home fans drowned them out. A Tuesday night in March felt like a Game 7...
Doan scores twice in NHL debut, Coyotes get 4 goals in 3rd to beat Blue Jackets 6-2
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Doan had two goals in his first NHL game including the go-ahead score with 8:29 left in the third period and the Arizona Coyotes beat...
Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson each score twice in Stars' 6-3 win over Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson each scored twice, Jamie Benn added a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose...
Kraken snap 8-game slide with 4-0 win over skidding Ducks
SEATTLE (AP) — Eeli Tolvanan and Matty Beniers each had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken halted an eight-game losing streak by beating the Anaheim...
Canadiens edge Avalanche 2-1 to snap 9-game win streak
DENVER (AP) — Sam Montembeault made 27 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night in coach Martin St. Louis’ return...
Dickinson scores twice, last-place Blackhawks smother Flames 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Dickinson is a 20-goal scorer for the first time in his ninth NHL season. It's a number that means a lot to the veteran forward....
Hyman plays OT hero as Oilers edge Jets 4-3
WINNIPEG — Winger Connor Brown is happy to ride the hot hands of Zach Hyman. Hyman scored his 51st goal of the season on his own rebound 1:22 into overtime to...
Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox's quick goal in OT
NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the...
NHL roundup: Zacha's late goal lifts Bruins over Panthers 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored the winning goal with 2:21 to go in regulation and Boston defeated Florida 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Bruins also broke...
'Hated lots about our game': Keefe rips 'immature' Leafs after 6-3 loss to Devils
TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe took just four questions Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs head coach still got a lot off his chest. A steaming Keefe ripped Toronto's...
Sidney Crosby, Penguins spoil Guentzel’s return to Pittsburgh, beat Hurricanes 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins scored two goals on five shots in the second period, spoiling Jake Guentzel’s...
Capitals beat the Red Wings 4-3 in overtime in a crucial East playoff race matchup
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dylan Strome has never gotten the chance to play playoff hockey in the NHL in front of sold-out crowds. Sure, once in the 2020 bubble when...
Pavel Zacha scores late winner to lift Bruins over Panthers, 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored the winning goal with 2:21 remaining in the game and the Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Tuesday...
Golden Knights beat Blues in OT
Jonathan Marchessault scored 49 seconds into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Monday night for their third straight win. Pavel...
Loss to L.A. Kings keeps Vancouver Canucks from clinching playoff spot
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will have to wait to officially clinch a post-season berth after dropping a 3-2 decision to the L.A. Kings in a playoff-type...
Jonathan Marchessault scores in OT to help the Golden Knights beat the Blues 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored 49 seconds into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Monday night for their third...