National Hockey

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets recalled defenceman Sami Niku from the Manitoba Moose on Sunday. Niku, 22, has two assists in 10 games for the Jets this season after making his debut last year. He collected both of his assists on Jan.

DENVER — In keeping with hockey tradition, a tip of the cap to honour Alex Ovechkin and Patrik Laine . They've each recorded a hat trick of hat tricks this season. Easy as one, two, three. Or so it may seem.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Drama stemming from the uncertain future of two of the team's biggest stars has simmered in the background for half a season, but the Columbus Blue Jackets don't seem all that bothered.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sidney Crosby now has one more reason to have good memories of the Shark Tank.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Edmonton's Connor McDavid won the NHL's fastest skater competition for the third straight year, beating out U.S. women's hockey star Kendall Coyne Schofield and six other All-Stars.

Calgary city council will discuss Monday how to prioritize and pay for mega-projects, including an event centre that would be the new home of the NHL's Calgary Flames.

Puck and player tracking is coming to the NHL next season. A sneak preview is coming up this weekend, too.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday the owners aren't "looking for a fight" when it comes to collective bargaining negotiations with the players.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has a simple message for Edmonton Oilers fans: don't panic. Bettman was asked about the struggling Oilers at his state of the league address on Friday as part of the NHL's all-star game weekend.

DALLAS — First-year Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery called out the franchise for a "culture of mediocrity," led a feedback-sharing session with players and briefly benched one of his top-scoring forwards.