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Blues goalie Luke Opilka retires at 21 after hip surgeries

Blues goalie Luke Opilka retires at 21 after hip surgeries

ST. LOUIS — Blues goaltender Luke Opilka announced his retirement Monday after two surgeries in two years to address hip dysplasia. The 21-year-old Opilka was drafted by the Blues in the fifth round (146th overall) in 2015.
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Coyotes score 2 power-play goals in 4-1 win over Capitals

Coyotes score 2 power-play goals in 4-1 win over Capitals

WASHINGTON — Richard Panik and Alex Galchenyuk each had a goal and an assist, and the Arizona Coyotes became the latest team to take advantage of Washington's penalty-killing struggles in a 4-1 win over the Capitals on Sunday.
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Semyon Varlamov has 26 saves as Avalanche control Oilers in 4-1 win

Semyon Varlamov has 26 saves as Avalanche control Oilers in 4-1 win

EDMONTON — The best way to bust out of a slump is to take on a team that is struggling just as badly.
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Pavelski leads Sharks in 3-1 win over Flames

Pavelski leads Sharks in 3-1 win over Flames

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Joe Pavelski had a goal and two assists, Martin Jones stopped 29 shots, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Sunday night.
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Mark Scheifele's three-point performance powers Jets past Devils 5-2

Mark Scheifele's three-point performance powers Jets past Devils 5-2

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele figures the pieces of the puzzle are starting to click together for the Winnipeg Jets. His pair of goals, which gave him a team-leading nine, helped the Jets earn a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday.
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Halak shuts down Golden Knights in Bruins' 4-1 win

Halak shuts down Golden Knights in Bruins' 4-1 win

BOSTON — After a rough couple of seasons, Jaroslav Halak is at the top of his game again. Halak stopped 37 shots to help the Boston Bruins to a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.
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Barkov scores twice, Panthers beat Senators 5-1

Barkov scores twice, Panthers beat Senators 5-1

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers are spreading the scoring around. Aleksander Barkov scored twice during Florida's five-goal second period and the Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
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Coyotes take advantage of Capitals' PK struggles in 4-1 win

Coyotes take advantage of Capitals' PK struggles in 4-1 win

WASHINGTON — Less than 24 hours after their worst defeat of the season, the Arizona Coyotes hoped they'd get some better breaks against the defending Stanley Cup champions. They came in the form of plentiful power-play opportunities.
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Granlund scores in third to lift Wild over Blues 3-2.

Granlund scores in third to lift Wild over Blues 3-2.

ST. LOUIS — Mikael Granlund scored his 10th goal of the season in the third period to lift the Minnesota Wild over the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Sunday. Devan Dubnyk made 29 saves, and the Wild got their fifth win in six games and 10th in their past 12.
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David Stern on Gary Bettman's Hall of Fame induction: 'I'm like a proud uncle'

David Stern on Gary Bettman's Hall of Fame induction: 'I'm like a proud uncle'

TORONTO — David Stern tries to connect with Gary Bettman by phone about once a week. Even he has a tough time keeping track of the NHL commissioner's schedule. "I called him one day and he was in Helsinki," Stern said.
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