NHL

AP Hockey WriterNHL scorers rejoice as rough play fades in front of goaliesBy LARRY LAGEIt's still no man's land in front of NHL goaltenders, a forbidden place for offensive players who risk hard shoves, cross-checks - or worse - when they settle in.But it isn't nearly as rough and...

Associated PressPreds GM makes rare mid-season coaching change hiring HynesBy JIM DIAMONDNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville's David Poile did something he has rarely done in nearly 40 years as a general manager: He made a mid-season coaching change after being fed up with the Predators underachieving.Poile hired former New...

Predators hire former Devils coach John Hynes as new coachNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have hired former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as the third coach in franchise history after firing Peter Laviolette.The Predators announced the hiring Tuesday before a morning skate. Nashville hosts Boston on...

Associated PressPerron, Binnington lift Blues to 3-2 victory over SharksBy WARREN MAYESST. LOUIS (AP) David Perron is making a late push for an All-Star selection.Perron scored his 18th goal of the season and Jordan Binnington stopped 28 shots, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over...

Predators hire former Devils coach John Hynes as new coachNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have hired former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as the third coach in franchise history after firing Peter Laviolette.The Predators announced the hiring Tuesday morning before a morning skate. Nashville hosts Boston...

AP Hockey WriterZadina's late goal lifts Red Wings to 4-3 win over CanadiensBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings are the worst team in the NHL. They just happen to be very successful against the Montreal Canadiens.Filip Zadina scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:52 left in the...

Nashville Predators hire former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as 3rd coach in franchise historyNashville Predators hire former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as 3rd coach in franchise history.

Associated PressHall lifts Coyotes over Panthers 5-2 for 4th straight winBy PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) When the Arizona Coyotes hit the road, they feel right at home.Taylor Hall scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Coyotes won their fourth straight game, 5-2 over the...

McDavid helps Oilers cool off Maple Leafs, 6-4TORONTO (AP) Connor McDavid had a night to remember, giving the Toronto Maple Leafs one to forget.McDavid scored a highlight-reel goal and added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped the Maple Leafs' point streak at 10 games with a 6-4...

Ehlers helps Jets beat sliding Canadiens 3-2MONTREAL (AP) Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Ilya Kovalchuk and the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Monday night.Andrew Copp and Josh Morrissey also scored for Winnipeg, which had dropped five of six. Captain Blake Wheeler...

McDavid helps Oilers cool off Maple Leafs, 6-4TORONTO (AP) Connor McDavid scored a highlight-reel goal and added three assists as the Edmonton Oilers snapped the Toronto Maple Leafs' point streak at 10 games with a 6-4 victory on Monday night.Oscar Klefbom, Darnell Nurse, Kailer Yamamoto, Alex Chiasson and...

Ehlers helps Jets beat sliding Canadiens 3-2MONTREAL (AP) Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Ilya Kovalchuk and the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Monday night.Andrew Copp and Josh Morrissey also scored for Winnipeg, which had dropped five of six. Captain Blake Wheeler...