Nhl

Latest Stories

Carolina Hurricanes new head coach Rod Brind'Amour makes remarks during an NHL hockey introductory news conference in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 9, 2018. . (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Brind’Amour eager to lead slumping ‘Canes back to glory

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes assistant coach Rod Brind'Amour watches from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Raleigh, N.C. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that former Carolina captain Rod Brind’Amour is expected to be promoted to head coach of the Hurricanes. The person said the deal was being finalized and the announcement could come later this week. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday, May 8, 2018, because the team has not publicly discussed its coaching search. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Hurricanes turn to glory days, hiring Brind’Amour as coach

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Devils say Hall, Maroon, Schneider had postseason surgery

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center J.T. Miller celebrates after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning-Capitals: A glance at the Capitals’ next opponent

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang (58) celebrates his goal with Brian Dumoulin (8) and Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 7, 2018. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Caps drop Penguins in OT to advance to conference finals

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights players hug after a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks during Game 6 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 6, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Golden Knights’ magic ride heads to conference final

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

In this April 17, 2018, photo, Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien warms up before Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul, Minn. Byfuglien is making a big impression in the NHL playoffs. His journey back to the postseason has been a long one, but Byfuglien has made Winnipeg his home by making opponents miserable. Now the 33-year-old veteran has Canada’s last surviving team this postseason one win away from Winnipeg’s first berth in the Western Conference final. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Big Buff has Winnipeg Jets on verge of 1st West final

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury stops a shot by the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Expansion Golden Knights top Sharks to make conference final

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights players hug after a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks during Game 6 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 6, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Golden Knights advance to West final after beating Sharks

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this May 2, 2018 photo, Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) is escorted to the penalty box during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Boston. The NHL has told Marchand to stop licking opponents or the Boston Bruins forward will face punishment. Senior vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell spoke to Marchand and Bruins general manager Don Sweeney on Saturday, May 5 about his actions Friday night against Tampa Bay. Marchand licked Lightning forward Ryan Callahan during Game 4 of their second-round series after appearing to do the same to Toronto’s Leo Komarov earlier in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NHL warns Bruins’ Brad Marchand to stop licking opponents

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Researchers: Former NHL player Jeff Parker had brain disease

Associated Press

Dallas Stars new head coach Jim Montgomery speaks at an NHL hockey press conference at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, May 4, 2018. Montgomery, the second head coach in three years to go from the college ranks to the NHL, was 125-57-26 the past five seasons at the University of Denver, including a national title in 2016-17. (Jae S. Lee/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Stars introduce Montgomery as coach, from college to NHL

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) knocks the puck away from Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Monday, April 30, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

High-scoring top lines dominating best defenders in playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2015, file photo, Bill Torrey is shown during the 2015 AHL Hall of Fame ceremony at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y. Torrey, the general manager of the New York Islanders when they won four consecutive Stanley Cups in the 1980s and the first president of the Florida Panthers, died Thursday, May 4, 2018. The Panthers and the NHL announced Torrey's death. He was 83. (Mark DiOrio/Observer-Dispatch via AP, File)

Bill Torrey, GM of Isles’ 4 Stanley Cups, dies at 83

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates with Brian Dumoulin (8) after scoring during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round hockey series against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins hold Ovie without shot, even series with Capitals

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Kings' Jonny Brodzinski, second from right, and the Vancouver Canucks' Derek Dorsett battle for control of the puck during the second period of their NHL China exhibition game at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing. The NHL is going back to China for two exhibition games this fall between the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames. The league announced Wednesday, May 2, 2018, the Bruins and Flames will face off Sept. 15 in Shenzhen in southeast China and then again Sept. 19 in Beijing.(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Bruins, Flames going to China as NHL continues outreach

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese (46) during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals forward Tom Wilson suspended 3 games

Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates his go-ahead goal during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals, Penguins try to keep focus on series minus Wilson

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 26, 2017, file photo, Denver head coach Jim Montgomery directs his players during a time-out in the second period of the midwest regional final of the NCAA college hockey tournament in Cincinnati. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Stars will hire Montgomery to be their next head coach. Montgomery takes over Ken Hitchcock, who retired last month and will become a consultant for the Stars. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday, May 2, 2018, because the hiring had not been announced.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

AP source: DU’s Jim Montgomery is next coach of Dallas Stars

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 29, 2018, file photo, a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) enters the net behind New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) for a goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J. Crosby makes it look easy. “I think it's just instincts,” Crosby said. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Swing away: Swatting puck out of midair not uncommon or easy

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press