National Hockey League

Lightning Rebound, Demolish Flyers 7-0

Motivation in sports is a tremendous intangible that not every coach can use and it works for him or her. Success and respect has to be two of the major qualities in this part of the acumen of any game.

The (Kings’) Kids Are All Right

The (Kings’) Kids Are All Right

The LA Kings are hurting, which is to say, they have some key players on IR. Primary amongst those were day-to-day Adrian Kempe and Mikey Anderson on Thursday night, with Ottawa having made their way up the freeway from a game in Anaheim the night before.

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Flames’ Quick Strikes in Second Take Down Lightning

Flames’ Quick Strikes in Second Take Down Lightning

Calgary Flames center Yegor Sharangovich scored two goals some 2:33 apart midway through the second period. Then, Jakob Pelletier added a third marker just 51 seconds after the second Sharangovich goal and the Flames dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-3, in Amalie Arena on Thursday evening.

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There Is A Reason to Bother

There Is A Reason to Bother

The Ducks’ and Kings’ arenas are maybe 30 miles apart, though nobody speaks of miles here. Rather, it’s time. On the weekends, it’s possible for me to get from downtown LA, where I reported on the LA-New Jersey game, to Anaheim, with a stop at home to walk the dog, all in time for the twin Canadian-American national anthems, sung just past 5pm at Honda Center.

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Who Beat the Devils?

Who Beat the Devils?

Beware the backhand. In another day, one’s father would not allow the purchase of a curved stick because it was a sure way to weaken the backhand. If my dad had talked to Cam Talbot fifteen seconds into the game against New Jersey in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, he would have had all the proof he needed for his theory.

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Ducks Pondering Pending Vatrano Departure

Ducks Pondering Pending Vatrano Departure

Bye bye, Frank. What a shame that your year of excellence playing in Anaheim has to result in a move elsewhere, but that’s what it looks like is going to happen. So goes the mourning song of Anaheim Ducks fans, who have been lucky to observe Frank Vatrano’s scoring highlights in this season of loss.

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'My No. 1 goal is to win a Stanley Cup': How Kyle Okposo is approaching his new role with the Panthers

It's been eight years since the veteran forward played in a playoff game, as he joins a club that has its sights set on a lengthy run this spring. [...]

NHL playoff watch: Wait ... are the Capitals going to win the wild card?

Alex Ovechkin & Co. continue to pile up wins; will they make the postseason? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more. [...]

Simmonds to retire a Flyer after 15 NHL seasons

Forward Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday after 15 seasons with six teams. [...]

Lindgren exits Rangers' 5-2 victory with leg injury

New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren left Sunday's 5-2 victory over the rival New York Islanders with a leg injury suffered in the second period after a hit from Jean-Gabriel [...]

Stars unveil statue of franchise legend Modano

Mike Modano, the Stars' franchise leader in goals, assists and games played, joins Dirk Nowitzki as the only players with statues on the plaza at American Airlines Center. [...]

Canadiens' St. Louis takes leave for family reasons

Montreal coach Martin St. Louis has taken an indefinite leave for family reasons, the Canadiens announced, stepping away before his club dropped a 5-2 decision on Saturday night to the [...]

Hurricanes G Martin agrees to 1-year extension

Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin agreed to terms on a one-year, $775,000 contract extension through the 2024-25 season. [...]

Rangers sign G Ollas to 2-year, entry-level deal

The New York Rangers have signed Swedish goaltender Hugo Ollas to a two-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Friday. [...]

Blues' Armstrong named Canada GM for Olympics

Blues general manager Doug Armstrong has been named the GM for the 2026 Canadian men's Olympic hockey team. [...]

Welcome to the NHL rookie experience: How this season's class has navigated life on and off the ice

"It's pretty eye-opening, playing in this league," per Toronto's Matthew Knies. We asked more than a dozen rookies for insights on their new lives. [...]

Where does Panthers-Lightning land in the ranking of current NHL rivalries?

The Battle of Florida has heated up in recent seasons, but is it the league's hottest? Here are the top 10, plus others that could boil over soon. [...]

Lightning coach Jon Cooper on Battle of Florida, Kucherov for MVP and Tortorella antics

On ESPN's "The Drop," Tampa Bay's coach chimed in on the Panthers rivalry, his team's resilience and whether he wants to coach Canada in the Olympics. [...]

NHL Power Rankings: Panthers remain on top, plus each team's pivotal player down the stretch

Following the trade deadline, Florida is still the NHL's best club according to our voters. Plus, players under the spotlight down the stretch. [...]

Women's Frozen Four: Wisconsin, Ohio State, Colgate, Clarkson move on

With the NCAA field set, Wisconsin looks to defend its national title. Here's a look at every team, players to watch and Frozen Four picks. [...]

Road to Frozen Four: Men's conference tournament results, schedules

Six automatic berths in the NCAA men's hockey tournament are on the line. [...]

Connor Bedard tracker: Goals, upcoming schedule for the NHL's top rookie

Follow along with every key moment in the first-year phenom's campaign for the Blackhawks. [...]

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