NHL

Associated PressReimer makes 46 saves in shutout, Panthers blank Bruins 3-0By PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) James Reimer found a great way to celebrate his 30th birthday: He tied a season high with 46 saves to lead the Florida Panthers over the Boston Bruins 3-0 on Thursday night.''If that's...

Associated PressGuentzel's third-period goal gives Pens 2-1 win over DucksBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Jake Guentzel has played with Sidney Crosby long enough to know he needs to get to the net when he sees Pittsburgh's captain take a defenseman wide.Guentzel was at the right place when he scored...

AP Sports WriterBruins coach Cassidy ready to return to playoffsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Bruce Cassidy knows how to handle the pre-playoff jitters this time.Returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs as a head coach for the first time since 2003, Cassidy is trusting in his team to smooth over...

MacKinnon scores in OT, Avalanche beat Flames to even seriesCALGARY, Alberta (AP) Nathan MacKinnon scored 8:27 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche tied their first-round series with the Calgary Flames at a game apiece with a 3-2 win Saturday night.After Philipp Grubauer stopped Michael Frolik at one end,...

John Ziegler, NHL president who oversaw merger, dies at 84By The Associated PressJohn Ziegler Jr., the NHL president who oversaw the merger with the World Hockey Association and was eventually ousted following labor unrest and a players' strike in 1992, has died. He was 84.The NHL confirmed Ziegler's death...

AP Hockey WriterReady for some hockey? Green Day song may be new NHL anthemBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL could be on the way to its version of ''Are You Ready For Some Football?''The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC...

Associated PressMathew Barzal has 5 assists, Islanders beat Avalanche 6-4By CHRISTIAN ARNOLDNEW YORK (AP) Mathew Barzal put on a passing clinic for the New York Islanders.Barzal had a franchise-rookie record five assists in the Islanders' 6-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night.''It's pretty cool I didn't...

AP Hockey WriterSorry, Seattle: NHL GMs learned from Vegas expansion draftBy STEPHEN WHYNOHindsight is 43/35 for the Columbus Blue Jackets.That's how many goals and assists William Karlsson put up for the Vegas Golden Knights after the Blue Jackets let him go in the most recent NHL expansion draft. They...

Associated PressKessel scores twice, leads Coyotes past Predators 5-2By JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The way Phil Kessel had been playing for the Arizona Coyotes at the start of the season, scoring a goal was just a matter of time.The veteran forward put it all together Thursday night,...

AP Sports WriterAnalysis: NHL season marked by coaching carousel, changesBy TOM CANAVANFiring coaches during the season has been relatively common in the NHL for decades. The volume is nonetheless jaw-dropping in 2019-20 - and there is still half a season to go.Seven coaches have been either fired or forced...

Dallas Stars sign goalie Ben Bishop to 6-year, $29.5M dealFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Stars have locked up a goalie with Stanley Cup Final experience in hopes of solving one of their biggest problems.Ben Bishop signed a six-year, $29.5 million deal with the Stars, whose announcement Friday came...

Rangers, Lias Andersson agree to entry-level contractNEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers have agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with forward Lias Andersson, the No. 7 overall pick last month.Terms of the deal announced Thursday were not disclosed.The 18-year-old Andersson had nine goals and 10 assists in...