Hockey

Changes in rules, strategy help to clean up NHL
The fear is gone. The doubt too for that matter. Ditto the hesitation. A year into his comeback from the concussion-like symptoms that nearly derailed ...
Obama to honor Los Angeles Kings, LA Galaxy
President Barack Obama will honor two championship sports teams from California at the White House next Tuesday. Obama will hold a ceremony to welcome ...
Ducks rally past Chicago 4-2 in top 2 teams' clash
While the Chicago Blackhawks captured the sports world's attention with their record start to the regular season, the Anaheim Ducks cruised right ...
Anaheim Ducks sign Corey Perry to 8-year extension
Corey Perry is following Ryan Getzlaf's lead yet again, sticking with the Anaheim Ducks for the long term. Perry agreed to an eight-year, $69 million ...
Penguins beat Bruins 2-1 to run win streak to 9
The reigning NHL MVP is out indefinitely with an upper body injury. The league's top-scoring defenseman is out, too, apparently because of a lower ...
Minus entire line, Blues stay in playoff hunt
This was not the team Ken Hitchcock expected to coach. Yet minus an entire line for an extended stretch and with an All-Star goalie benched ...
NHL governors approve realignment
NHL owners have made it official: The Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets are heading east. The league announced Thursday that its board of ...
Senators hush-hush as they craft immigration bill
The eight senators meet in private several times a week, alternating between Sen. John McCain's and Sen. Charles Schumer's offices. They sit in arm ...
Blackhawks not mourning end of record point streak
The Chicago Blackhawks aren't about to mourn the end of their record points streak. "We're proud of it, but it'll be nice to move on now," defenseman ...
Blackhawks' streak ends with 6-2 loss to Avs
The best start in NHL history is over. The Chicago Blackhawks finally left the ice without a point — but with their heads held high. The Blackhawks ...
Blackhawks' record streak ends in 6-2 loss
The Chicago Blackhawks' record for the best start in NHL history is over at 24 games after a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
Players' association gives OK to NHL realignment
The NHL moved a step closer to realignment Thursday as the players' association approved a proposed plan that is set to go into effect next season.
Kunitz scores twice, Penguins beat Flyers 5-4
Whenever the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers meet on the ice, a football-style shootout breaks out. This time, the Penguins scored last.
Blackhawks win 11th straight, extend points streak
The Chicago Blackhawks were tired, hurting and often on their heels Wednesday night against Colorado. But despite skating without three key forwards, ...
Doctors optimistic Rangers' Staal will recover
Doctors are optimistic that New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will recover fully after being struck in the eye by a deflected puck. Staal was ...
Malkin fuels rally, Penguins top Lightning 4-3
The puck ended up on Evgeni Malkin's stick, and Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher could feel a sense of dread. It didn't matter that the ...
NHL suspends Sabres RW Kaleta 5 games for boarding
The NHL suspended Buffalo's Patrick Kaleta for five games Monday, its stiffest punishment of the season. The Sabres forward shoved Rangers center Brad ...
Blackhawks thankful for having 2 good goalies
The Chicago Blackhawks started the season with questions about their goaltending situation. Corey Crawford and Ray Emery have changed the conversation
Penguins Malkin to return against Lightning
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will return to the lineup Monday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The league's reigning MVP hasn't ...
Patrick Kane keeps Blackhawks' streak rolling
The Chicago Blackhawks can't be beat, in regulation at least, because they can roll four lines of forwards, play three pairs of defensemen and put one ...
Blackhawks top Red Wings 2-1 in SO, extend streak
Patrick Kane had a couple shots that simply could not be stopped. Just like the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago extended its NHL-record season-opening ...
Sutter's 2nd goal gives Penguins' 7-6 OT win
Michel Therrien got another up-close look at the Pittsburgh Penguins' high-powered offense. Only this time, the longtime coach watched from the ...
Blackhawks win, earn point in 21st straight game
The Chicago Blackhawks had already extended their NHL-record point streak once they got to overtime with the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets. With one ...
Blackhawks earn point in 21st straight game
The Chicago Blackhawks extended their NHL-record, season-opening point streak to 21 games. It wasn't easy at home against the team with the fewest ...
Blackhawks extend points streak to 20 games
The wins keep coming for the Chicago Blackhawks. Still, goalie Ray Emery is taking a realistic approach to their record-setting start. "I know we're ...