National Hockey

BOSTON — Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock usually meets the media after practice with sweat dripping from his brow following a quick and intense off-ice workout.

NASHVILLE — Yes, Predators forward Filip Forsberg has watched the video of his jaw-dropping goal against Colorado a couple times, and even he agrees putting the puck through not only his legs but a defender's with a dangle ranks as his most creative

Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson offered a touching tribute to the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on Friday.

Ken Hitchcock wasn't sure how long he would coach the Dallas Stars the second time around after 15 years away. Turned out to be one season.

TORONTO — The chance to win a Stanley Cup only comes along so often, even if a player puts in a lengthy career. There is a group of veterans still searching for their first Stanley Cup this post-season despite their longevity in the game.

Nashville forward Filip Forsberg stunned his teammates and the Colorado Avalanche with one dazzling sequence.

WASHINGTON — Artemi Panarin scored 6:02 into overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Evander Kane scored two goals in his first career playoff game and Martin Jones made 25 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Thursday night in their first-round series opener.

BOSTON — The Toronto Maple Leafs talked at length this week about the importance of trying to contain Boston's powerful top line in their first-round playoff series with the Bruins.

WASHINGTON — The Columbus Blue Jackets went down two goals and three forwards and left with a Game 1 victory.