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Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Posted May 22 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scored in a 2:07 span in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights stunned the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final.
NASCAR's Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Updated May 22 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
A 911 call obtained by The Associated Press reveals NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt overheated, and was coughing up blood the day before he died at the age of 41. Busch was hospitalized with a "severe illness" three days before he was to compete in the Coca-Cola 600. He became unresponsive while testing in a Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday. An emergency call from the General Motors training facility described his symptoms. Busch was found on the bathroom floor, awake, and emergency responders were directed to the scene.
Meghan Duggan leaves NHL job and Troy Ryan leaves Sceptres to fill PWHL expansion team GM roles
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated May 22 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
The PWHL filled its final two expansion team general manager openings with three-time U.S. Olympian Meghan Duggan taking over in Hamilton, Ontario, and Troy Ryan leaving the Toronto Sceptres to take on the dual role of coach and GM in San Jose.
Canadiens pounce as Hurricanes emerge from long playoff break with breakdowns, miscues
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 11:16 p.m. | Save Story
The off days added up for the Carolina Hurricanes after they swept their way to another Eastern Conference Final, leading to the longest between-rounds playoff break in more than a century.
Canadiens pounce on Hurricanes early in 6-2 win to open Eastern Conference Final
Aaron Beard, Associated Press | Updated May 21 - 9:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Montreal Canadiens never flinched in winning two Game 7s on the road to reach the Eastern Conference Final. Opening on the road again was no different, even against a well-rested top seed that had yet to lose in the postseason.
An unlikely hero breaks through as the Golden Knights beat the Avalanche 4-2 in Game 1
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated May 21 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
A Western Conference Final loaded with offensive firepower was ignited by the unlikeliest of sparkplugs.
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar misses 4-2 loss to Vegas in opener of Western Conference Final
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Updated May 20 - 11:15 p.m. | Save Story
At times, especially early, the Colorado Avalanche looked disjointed on defense. One player's absence made that big of difference.
From hockey exile to playoff spark: Carter Hart's new chapter with the Golden Knights
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
So much has changed for Carter Hart since his last Stanley Cup playoffs run. The one constant is his stellar play in net.
Golden Knights roll to early lead, hold off Avs 4-2 to open Western Conference Final
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Updated May 20 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
Dylan Coghlan scored his first playoff goal to get Vegas rolling, Carter Hart made 36 saves and the Golden Knights opened the Western Conference Final by holding off the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Wednesday night.
NHL denies Golden Knights' appeal to get draft-pick punishment reduced, AP sources say
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
The Vegas Golden Knights' appeal to have their punishment reduced for breaking media access rules was denied by the NHL and they will lose a second-round pick in the draft this year, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
San Jose landed a pro women's hockey franchise on Tuesday with the PWHL completing its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California.
The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 7:23 a.m. | Save Story
Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential.
Newhook scores in OT to lift Canadiens over Sabres 3-2 in Game 7
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
First, Tampa Bay. Now Buffalo. Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook keeps coming up big in Game 7s.
Topsy-turvy Sabres-Canadiens 2nd-round playoff series to be decided with Game 7 at Buffalo on Monday
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff's bid to relinquish home-ice advantage has fallen on deaf ears. Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis, meantime, was busy citing physics in looking forward.
Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7
The Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Switzerland beats defending champion the US in ice hockey worlds opener
The Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
Switzerland started a quest for its first ice hockey world championship title by defeating the defending champion United States 3-1 on Friday in a rematch of last year's final.
Trailblazing goalie Manon Rheaume hired to become first GM of PWHL's Detroit expansion team
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 1:55 p.m. | Save Story
Manon Rheaume is carrying over her trailblazing women's hockey career into a front office role in being hired as the general manager of the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit, the league announced on Friday.
The Golden Knights have been winning since they were born. They're back in another conference final
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
If a gambler at Las Vegas' high-stakes tables got on a winning run as long and as impressive as the Golden Knights' first nine seasons in the NHL, the casino would probably encourage them to leave.
Canadiens goalie Dobes delivers on coach's faith by rebounding from tough start in win over Sabres
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Canadiens rookie goalie Jakub Dobes is proud he didn't give up on himself after allowing three goals on the first four Sabres shots he faced. And he's especially indebted to Montreal coach Martin St. Louis for not yanking him.
