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OPINION: Cold hands, small crowds: reflections from a weird world junior championship
EDMONTON – I’m not used to wearing a parka in August. It’s a necessity, though,…
Capitals juggernaut vulnerable as old playoff disappointments rise again
The Stanley Cup champion won’t come from either Chicago or Los Angeles for the first…
Flyers F Schenn suspended for 3 games for charging
NEW YORK – Philadelphia Flyers forward Brayden Schenn has been suspended by the NHL for…
After 7-year wait, ‘Sid vs. Ovi’ is back on
The two faces most responsible for bringing the NHL full-throttle into the 21st century are…
Former No. 1 pick Berard says no regrets about asking for trade out of Ottawa
Bryan Berard didn’t request a trade from the Ottawa Senators because of their location. Picked…
Cold relations between women’s hockey leagues get icier in trademark dispute
CALGARY – Tensions are escalating between two rival women’s hockey organizations, as the Canadian Women’s…
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…
Beyond Oilers, No. 1 overall pick historically rare for most Canadian NHL teams
The two Canadian teams never to pick first overall will have their own special lucky…
One of NHL’s last enforcers, retiring Orr still sees place for fighting
Retiring from the game on Thursday afternoon, Colton Orr exits hockey at a point when…
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…
Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson among nominees for Norris Trophy
NEW YORK – Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson was announced as one of three finalists…
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games NHL Playoffs Dallas 2 St. Louis 1 (Dallas leads series 1-0) San Jose…
Down a man after Orpik hit, Pens top Caps 2-1; series 1-all
WASHINGTON – Already down a game in their second-round playoff series, Kris Letang and the…
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…
Capitals’ Orpik suspended 3 games for hit on Maatta
Washington Capitals defenceman Brooks Orpik was suspended three games for his late hit to the…
Rookies McDavid, Gostisbehere and Panarin named Calder Trophy finalists
NEW YORK – Edmonton forward Connor McDavid, Philadelphia defenceman Shayne Gostisbehere and Chicago forward Artemi…
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…
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…
Leafs prospect Mitch Marner named OHL most outstanding player
TORONTO – Mitch Marner has some advice for whoever the Toronto Maple Leafs select with…
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…
Canada’s TV broadcasters see revenue shrink; CBC hit by loss of NHL rights
OTTAWA – Canada’s private-sector television broadcasters saw their industry’s revenue shrink by $46.6 million and…
AP Source: Coyotes to promote 26-year-old Chayka to GM
GLENDALE, Ariz. – A person familiar with the situation has told The Associated Press that…
Warriors winger Dryden Hunt named Western Hockey League player of the year
CALGARY – Moose Jaw Warriors winger Dryden Hunt was named the Western Hockey League’s player…
WHL coach of the year Dave Lowry says he’s ready to coach at NHL level
CALGARY – With head coaching gigs popping up around the NHL, Dave Lowry will be…