National Hockey

Kings top Blue Jackets 6-4 to remain unbeaten in regulation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings have put those slow starts behind them.

Oct 21, 2017 10:59 PM Read more >

Stamkos, Kucherov lead Lightning past Penguins, 7-1

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov are making it look easy and the Tampa Bay Lightning are reaping the benefits.

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Hayes, Vesey help Rangers beat Predators 4-2

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers can finally breathe a sigh of relief after holding off the Nashville Predators for just their second win of the season.

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Penguins get Sheahan from Red Wings

TAMPA, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Riley Sheahan and a 2018 fifth-round draft pick from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Scott Wilson and a 2018 third-round draft pick.

Oct 21, 2017 6:50 PM Read more >

Simmonds' late goal lifts Flyers over struggling Oilers, 2-1

PHILADELPHIA — Wayne Simmonds expects to lose some teeth in the next few days. On Saturday, he suited up and ensured the Philadelphia Flyers wouldn't lose a game.

Oct 21, 2017 5:10 PM Read more >

Devils fans help young anthem singer who forgets the words

NEWARK, N.J. — Hockey fans have come to the rescue of a girl who apparently forgot the words while singing the national anthem at a New Jersey Devils game.

Oct 21, 2017 1:16 PM Read more >

Grant's first 2 NHL goals lead Ducks' 6-2 rout of Canadiens

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Derek Grant didn't score a goal in the first 92 games of his NHL career, and then he put two past star Montreal goalie Carey Price.

Oct 21, 2017 1:54 AM Read more >

Alex Ovechkin scores in OT, Capitals beat Red Wings 4-3

DETROIT — Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal at 1:56 of overtime gave the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. T.J.

Oct 21, 2017 1:09 AM Read more >

Blake Wheeler, Paul Maurice reach milestones in Jets 4-3 win over Wild

WINNIPEG — Head coach Paul Maurice and Jets captain Blake Wheeler had two things in common Friday. Both reached a personal milestone and they both shrugged it off.

Oct 21, 2017 12:33 AM Read more >

Ovechkin wins it for Caps in OT, 4-3 over Red Wings

DETROIT — Alex Ovechkin's first significant play of the night led to a goal for the other team. His pass was intercepted, and Detroit scored short-handed. Ovechkin and the Washington power play would eventually make up for that mistake.

Oct 20, 2017 11:36 PM Read more >