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4th-line wingers Klapka and Stromgren score to back Wolf in Flames' 2-1 win over Sharks

4th-line wingers Klapka and Stromgren score to back Wolf in Flames' 2-1 win over Sharks

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fourth-line wingers Adam Klapka and William Stromgren scored, Dustin Wolf made 26 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Monday night.
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov says trade request stems from disrespect and lack of communication

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 2:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning because he feels disrespected by a lack of communication with general manager Julien BriseBois.
Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stars for the Oilers in just his seventh NHL start

Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stars for the Oilers in just his seventh NHL start

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 7:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matt Tomkins' hockey journey started in the Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park. Along the way, he tended goal at Ohio State, played for teams like the Indy Fuel and Rockford IceHogs in the minors and Frolunda and Farjestads BK in Sweden and became Canada's starter at the 2022 Olympics in the Beijing bubble when the NHL pulled out at the last minute.
Canadiens beat the Penguins 5-4 for their 5th straight victory

Canadiens beat the Penguins 5-4 for their 5th straight victory

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Josh Anderson had two goals and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.
Auston Matthews scores his 11th goal of the season to help the Maple Leafs beat the Canucks 4-2

Auston Matthews scores his 11th goal of the season to help the Maple Leafs beat the Canucks 4-2

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 8:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Auston Matthews scored his 11th goal of the season and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday night to end a two-game losing streak,
Flames beat Kraken 6-2 behind career-best 4 points from Matt Coronato

Flames beat Kraken 6-2 behind career-best 4 points from Matt Coronato

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matt Coronato had a career-high four points with a goal and three assists to lead the Calgary Flames over the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Friday night.
Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says

Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source says

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he is not re-signing with the team and has asked for a trade, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press. Kucherov is set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season, the last of an eight-year, $76 million contract signed in 2018 before he helped Tampa Bay win the Stanley Cup twice and led the NHL in scoring three times. General manager Julien BriseBois said the team has no intention of trading Kucherov.
Kings beat Senators 6-5 in OT after blowing a 4-goal lead in the 3rd period

Kings beat Senators 6-5 in OT after blowing a 4-goal lead in the 3rd period

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Quinton Byfield scored at 3:37 of overtime and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Thursday night after blowing a four-goal lead in the third period.
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit

Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.
Schaefer scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift Islanders past Wild, 4-3

Schaefer scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT to lift Islanders past Wild, 4-3

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game on a wrist shot at 33 seconds of overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Kraken outlast Maple Leafs 5-4 to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna's big game

Kraken outlast Maple Leafs 5-4 to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna's big game

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 29 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defenseman Brandon Montour scored with 34 seconds left and the Seattle Kraken beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Wednesday to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna's first two-goal game and three-point night.
Jarry makes 24 saves in the Oilers' 4-0 victory over the Flames

Jarry makes 24 saves in the Oilers' 4-0 victory over the Flames

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tristan Jarry made 24 saves, Connor McDavid had two more points and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils

Kadri, Kelly score in 1:02 span early in 3rd in Avalanche's 5-2 win over Devils

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nazem Kadri and Parker Kelly scored in a 1:02 span early in the third period and the Colorado Avalanche beat New Jersey 5-2 on Wednesday night to end the Devils' winning streak at four.
'Finally!' Hellebuyck wins his New Jersey debut over Dallas playing for the first time in 6 months

'Finally!' Hellebuyck wins his New Jersey debut over Dallas playing for the first time in 6 months

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Connor Hellebuyck stood in front of his net during the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and thought "Finally!" then played like a three-time Vezina Trophy winner in his first game in six months.
NHL-Fans and players revel on frozen pond of ice hockey nostalgia

NHL-Fans and players revel on frozen pond of ice hockey nostalgia

Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 4:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Winnipeg Jets have a modern indoor arena but tens of thousands of their fans and those of the visiting Montreal Canadiens zipped up parkas, pulled on warm hats and stuffed their ​hands into mittens to watch their teams battle in a temporarily converted outdoor Canadian football stadium.
Quinn Hughes has a goal and an assist in his Vancouver return in Wild's 4-2 victory

Quinn Hughes has a goal and an assist in his Vancouver return in Wild's 4-2 victory

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 10:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Vancouver captain Quinn Hughes had a goal to reach 500 NHL points and added an assist in his return to Rogers Arena in the Minnesota Wild's 4-2 victory over the Canucks on Sunday night.
Canadiens hold off the Jets 2-1 outdoors in the NHL Heritage Classic

Canadiens hold off the Jets 2-1 outdoors in the NHL Heritage Classic

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jacob Fowler made 33 saves and the Montreal Canadiens held off the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday night in the NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium.
Flames beat the Red Wings 4-1 for their 3rd straight victory

Flames beat the Red Wings 4-1 for their 3rd straight victory

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joel Farabee had a goal and two assists and the surging Calgary Flames made it three straight victories with a 4-1 decision over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
Nylander scores twice to reach 300 NHL goals as Maple Leafs rout Oilers 7-2

Nylander scores twice to reach 300 NHL goals as Maple Leafs rout Oilers 7-2

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 10:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

William Nylander scored twice to reach 300 NHL goals, Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs routed the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 on Saturday night.
Drake Batherson has 3 goals and an assist in the Senators' 7-4 victory over the Rangers

Drake Batherson has 3 goals and an assist in the Senators' 7-4 victory over the Rangers

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 8:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drake Batherson had three goals and an assist and the Ottawa Senators outscored the New York Rangers 7-4 on Saturday night.