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Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million
The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23…
‘There is a fine line’: How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game
Dave Jackson had just made what he thought was a straightforward tripping call. Refereeing an…
First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA – The NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by…
Oilers bolster forward lines with acquisition of Henrique, Carrick from Ducks
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers bolstered their forward lines on Wednesday, acquiring centres Adam Henrique…
Calgary’s Martin Pospisil suspended three games for boarding Seattle’s Vince Dunn
The NHL’s department of player safety says Martin Pospisil of the Calgary Flames has been…
Matthews scores NHL-leading 54th goal, Samsonov shines as Leafs down Sabres 2-1 in OT
TORONTO – Ilya Samsonov didn’t have a lot to do early. The Maple Leafs goaltender…
Top Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budget
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A top Democratic Virginia lawmaker vowed Wednesday to keep language enabling…
Calgary Flames deal Hanifin to Vegas Golden Knights
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have traded defenceman Noah Hanifin to the Vegas Golden Knights…
Cale Makar has first hat trick, MacKinnon extends home points streak to help Avs rout Red Wings 7-2
DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar had his first career hat trick, Nathan MacKinnon extended his…
County leader sues New York over an order to rescind his ban on transgender female athletes
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A Republican official has asked a federal court to affirm his…
Rangers rookie Matt Rempe throwing fists and enjoying ride: ‘Can’t script that’
Matt Rempe was walking down the street in New York last week. A car pulled…
Canadiens acquire winger Perreault from Ducks in exchange for centre Mysak
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Jacob Perreault from the Anaheim Ducks in…
Oilers acquire defenceman Stecher from Coyotes ahead of trade deadline
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Troy Stecher from the Arizona Coyotes, the…
Additions of Henrique, Carrick, Stecher help Oilers keep pace in Pacific arms race
EDMONTON – With their Pacific Division rivals beefing up before the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers…
WNBA to hold pre-season game in Edmonton on May 5 amid reports of Toronto expansion
The WNBA is coming back to Canada, just maybe not in the way people had…
Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Gustav Forsling came to the Florida Panthers four years ago…
Tarasenko already feeling right at home with Florida, since it is home
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko was born and raised in Russia, and has…
NHL players talk about the trade experience ahead of Friday’s deadline: ‘A whirlwind’
Kevin Shattenkirk knew a deal was coming. Unable to come to terms with the St.…
Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Joel Edmundson from Capitals for two draft picks
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals for…
Virginia budget bill leaves out governor’s $2 billion deal to lure NBA and NHL teams from Washington
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A proposal to lure the the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s…
Flames acquire centre Riley Damiani from Stars for centre Emilio Pettersen
CALGARY – The Calgary Flames have acquired centre Riley Damiani from the Dallas Stars in…
The new pro women’s hockey league allows more hitting. Players say they like showing those skills
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — With an early-season PWHL game between Montreal and Boston winding down,…
Blue Jackets beat Oilers 4-2 as McDavid gets 100th point of season for Edmonton
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Matthew Olivier, Alex Nylander and Dmitri Vornkov scored in the first…
Sharangovich has 2 goals and 2 assists, Markstrom makes 19 saves and Flames beat Lightning 6-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yegor Sharangovich had two goals and two assists, Jacob Markstrom made…