Tag: Hockey
Fast-finishing Penguins open playoffs against Islanders
PITTSBURGH — Kris Letang has never missed the playoffs during his 15-year career. Still, the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman knows not all postseason opportunities are...
Blues score 7 straight goals to beat Wild 7-3
<p>ST. LOUIS — David Perron, Brayden Schenn, and Jordan Kyrou each scored twice and the St. Louis Blues scored seven straight goals to erase...
Jost scores twice, Avs clinch No. 1 seed with win over Kings
<p>DENVER — Tyson Jost scored two of Colorado’s five second-period goals as the Avalanche clinched the West Division and the top overall seed in...
Lindholm, Tkachuk help Flames beat Canucks, 4-1
<p>CALGARY, Alberta — Elias Lindholm and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist in the Calgary Flames' 4-1 victory over the Vancouver...
NHL postseason: Who’s hot as the playoffs arrive?
<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Goalie Juuse Saros is the biggest reason the Nashville Predators went from a potential NHL draft lottery team to their seventh...
PWHPA forging ahead without NHL backing of women’s hockey
<p>The Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association is forging ahead with its bid to establish an economically sustainable professional league in North America with or...
Lindholm, Tkachuk help Flames beat Canucks, 4-1
CALGARY, Alberta — Elias Lindholm and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and an assist in the Calgary Flames' 4-1 victory over the Vancouver...
Kirill the thrill: Russian rookie Kaprizov big boost to Wild
<p>ST. PAUL, Minn. — Wary of all kinds of pressure on Kirill Kaprizov and resolute in their team-first culture, the Minnesota Wild tried to...
NHL postseason: Who’s hot as the playoffs arrive?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Goalie Juuse Saros is the biggest reason the Nashville Predators went from a potential NHL draft lottery team to their seventh...
Flames, Canucks play out season amid playoff backdrop
<p>CALGARY, Alberta — By the time the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks end their seasons, the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins will be well...