NHL

AP Sports WriterSweep! NHL-best Lightning ousted in record speed by ColumbusBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning ended up on the wrong side of NHL history, getting swept in the first round of the playoffs after one of the best regular seasons ever.The Columbus Blue Jackets...

The TAMPA BAY and the NASHVILLE will both be gunning for a victory on 2/8/2021 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TAMPA BAY vs NASHVILLE When: 2/8/2021 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 75 TAMPA BAY 0 (-110) 5.5 -125 105 -150 130 76 NASHVILLE TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: NASHVILLE , TAMPA BAY Oddsmakers currently have the TAMPA BAY listed as -150-moneyline...

AP Sports WriterColliton looking forward to camp with new-look BlackhawksBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Jeremy Colliton has a plan, and he has time. It feels pretty good, too.Unlike last season, when he took over after the Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Joel Quenneville in November, Colliton gets a full training...

AP Hockey WriterThree of a grind: Playoff rematches crank up the hatredBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen the Washington Capitals faced the New York Islanders in the playoffs five years in a row in the 1980s, players knew everything.They knew where Mike Bossy loved to shoot from, that Bob Nystrom was going...

AP Sports WriterLuongo's No. 1 jersey goes to the Panthers' raftersBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Roberto Luongo wore the No. 1 jersey primarily because he thought the number signified being the best at everything.For the Florida Panthers, there was never anyone better.''No. 1 in your programs, No. 1...

Devils sign No. 1 overall pick Nico HischierNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have signed No. 1 overall pick Nico Hischier to the maximum three-year, entry-level contract for salary and performance bonuses.The Devils said Saturday that Hischier will have an average salary of $925,000.The 18-year-old Swiss forward...

NEW YORK (AP) Jordin Tootoo of the New Jersey Devils has been fined more than $2,200 for a dangerous trip in a game against the Nashville Predators.Tootoo tripped defenseman Seth Jones in the third period and was assessed a minor penalty in Tuesday night's game in New Jersey.The...

Vegas Golden Knights resolve trademark dispute with US ArmyLAS VEGAS (AP) The Vegas Golden Knights have resolved a trademark dispute with the U.S. Army over the NHL franchise's name and gold and black colors.The hockey team said in a statement Thursday that an agreement with the Army allows...

Current NHL coaches by longest tenure with their teamBy The Associated PressA list of the NHL's current longest-tenured head coaches with name, team and starting date:Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay Lightning, Mar. 26, 2013Paul Maurice, Winnipeg Jets, Jan. 12, 2014Jeff Blashill, Detroit Red Wings, June 9, 2015John Tortorella, Columbus Blue...

Brian Elliott finally unquestioned No. 1 goalie with FlamesCALGRY, Alberta (AP) Brian Elliott was eager to get back in the rink on a hot summer day. After years of fending off challengers in St. Louis, the goalie has big expectations entering next season as the unquestioned No. 1...

AP Sports WriterLos Angeles Kings prospect raised by 2 momsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Moments after Jaret Anderson-Dolan was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings, he hugged his mothers Fran and Nancy. They cried a few tears as Anderson-Dolan made his way to the floor of the United Center...

Penguins' Matt Cullen fined $1,000 by NHL for dangerous tripNEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cullen has been fined $1,000 by the NHL for a dangerous trip of Tampa Bay Lightning forward J.T. Miller.The infraction came during the first period of Thursday night's game, a 4-3 victory...