NHL

AP Hockey WriterIslanders rest, regroup after being routed by LightningBy JOHN WAWROWThomas Greiss or Semyon Varlamov?It might not matter which goalie Islanders coach Barry Trotz turns to for Game 2 of New York's Eastern Conference final series against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday.His more pressing concerns Tuesday, a...

Bruins extend contract of coach Bruce CassidyBOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins signed coach Bruce Cassidy to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, a reward for leading the team to the Stanley Cup Final in just his second full season on the bench.''I think it's a good marriage,'' Cassidy said...

Kings’ Alec Martinez has surgery on wrist cut by skateLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez had surgery on his right wrist that was cut by a skate and is expected to make a full recovery.Doctors repaired the radial artery and two superficial radial nerves at...

Associated PressBright lights, casinos and home for Golden KnightsBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Pierre-Edouard Bellemare didn't know what to do as he browsed in the grocery store. Fans were admiring the native Frenchman and center for the Vegas Golden Knights, but he had become star-struck himself.''I'm pretty sure...

AP Hockey WriterMixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft earlyBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NFL's successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final.After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light...

Associated PressHertl lifts Sharks past Vegas 2-1 in 20T to force Game 7By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) After winning Game 5 at home to avoid elimination, Tomas Hertl vowed the San Jose Sharks would return to SAP Center for a seventh and decisive game in their opening round...

AP Sports WriterNieto's hat trick lifts Avalanche to 5-3 win over StarsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) A deluge of injuries got Matt Nieto back into the lineup. More games like this will certainly keep him in there.Nieto capped off his first career hat trick on an empty-netter in the...

AP Hockey WriterOvechkin turns attention to Capitals staying a Cup contenderBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Alex Ovechkin doesn't think the Washington Capitals suddenly stink.Forwards Justin Williams, Marcus Johansson and Daniel Winnik and defensemen Karl Alzner, Nate Schmidt and Kevin Shattenkirk are gone, as are the expectations of Washington...

Blue Jackets' Ryan Murray out 4-6 weeks with broken handCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray is out four to six weeks with a broken hand.Murray broke his right hand when he blocked a shot from the Buffalo Sabres' Tyler Ennis on Saturday. General manager Jarmo...

Stars and Predators both force Game 7 with close winsST. LOUIS (AP) Dallas and Nashville both won close games on Monday to stay alive in the NHL second-round playoffs, sending their respective series to Game 7.Dallas rookie Mattias Janmark ignited a three-goal first period and the Stars held...

AP Hockey WriterLightning's Kucherov to miss regular season with hip injuryBy STEPHEN WHYNOLeading playoff scorer Nikita Kucherov is expected to miss the entire regular season because of a hip injury that requires surgery, a blow to the Tampa Bay Lightning that also comes with a silver lining for the...

AP Hockey WriterMcDavid deal ushers in age of NHL's millennial millionairesBy JOHN WAWROWConnor McDavid is doing his best to not make a big deal out of his big deal.Edmonton's 20-year-old captain and reigning NHL MVP insists nothing about him has changed in the months since signing an eight-year, $100...