NHL

Predators beat Sharks 4-1, pull within 2-1 in series
NASHVILLE – The Nashville Predators finally figured out how to shut down the NHL’s best…

Leafs prospect Mitch Marner named OHL most outstanding player
TORONTO – Mitch Marner has some advice for whoever the Toronto Maple Leafs select with…

Raptors ratings improving, but still struggling to compete with hockey, baseball
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are getting more attention from Canadian television viewers, but are…

Rookie Blues defenceman forges unlikely path, from unranked to big-time NHL role
NHL defencemen don’t typically travel the path of St. Louis Blues rookie Colton Parayko. They…
Rookies McDavid, Gostisbehere and Panarin named Calder Trophy finalists
NEW YORK – Edmonton forward Connor McDavid, Philadelphia defenceman Shayne Gostisbehere and Chicago forward Artemi…

Penguins’ Dupuis, Panthers’ Jagr, Rangers’ Zuccarello named Masterson finalists
NEW YORK – Pittsburgh’s Pascal Dupuis, Florida’s Jaromir Jagr and New York Rangers forward Mats…

Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson among nominees for Norris Trophy
NEW YORK – Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson was announced as one of three finalists…
Flames sign forward Daniel Pribyl to two-year entry-level contract
CALGARY – Czech forward Daniel Pribyl was signed to a two-year entry-level contract by the…
Lightning’s Bishop, Capitals’ Holtby, Kings’ Quick named Vezina Trophy finalists
NEW YORK – Ben Bishop of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Braden Holtby of the Washington…