NHL

NHL's 1st black player says league working to fight racismOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Willie O'Ree is hopeful that one day sports will be free...

Thornton reaches 1,500 points, Sharks beat Flames 3-1CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Joe Thornton had two assists to reach 1,500 career points and the San...

AP Sports WriterKreider returns, sparks Rangers to 5-3 win over Maple LeafsBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad scored in...

AP Sports WriterImprobable turnaround has Blue Jackets climbing in MetroBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets were tanking fast two months...

Rakell scores shootout winner, Ducks edge Senators 3-2OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Ottawa...

AP Sports WriterKovalchuk scores in SO, Canadiens rally past Devils 5-4By TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Trailing by three goals and with their playoffs...

Associated PressStamkos leads Lightning to 4-2 win over Golden KnightsBy ERIK ERLENDSSONTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Steven Stamkos tipped in his 24th goal of the season...

Rakell scores shootout winner, Ducks edge Senators 3-2OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Ottawa...

Associated PressOvechkin near 700 after 27th hat trick; Caps beat Kings 4-2By IAN QUILLENWASHINGTON (AP) Alex Ovechkin recorded his 27th career hat trick...

AP Sports WriterWerenski scores OT goal in Blue Jackets 1-0 win over FloridaBy MITCH STACYZach Werenski scored 1:54 into overtime and the Columbus Blue...

AP Hockey WriterBurakovsky, fluke goal, spark Avalanche's 6-1 rout of SabresBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Andre Burakovsky had a goal and three assists...

AP Sports WriterSeattle's scouts studying NHL with focus on expansion draftBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) John Goodwin had the honor of being the first...