NHL

Associated PressGrimaldi, Smith help Predators beat Kings 4-1By DAN GREENSPANLOS ANGELES (AP) Rocco Grimaldi and Craig Smith each had a goal and an assist to help the Nashville Predators beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak.Roman Josi had two assists to...

Murray stops 25 shots, Pens score late to beat Stars 3-0DALLAS (AP) What could have been a bitter end to a dismal road trip turned into an emphatic win for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night.Matt Murray made 25 saves for his first shutout of the season, Dominik...

LOS ANGELES (AP) The rosters for the NHL All-Star Game are brimming with top-shelf talent, though they lack an unusual fan-picked favorite like John Scott. Rookies Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine were among the 40 players selected Tuesday for the NHL's 62nd midseason showcase at Staples Center. The Chicago Blackhawks...

AP Hockey WriterSenators exec accused of touching, lewd comments to driverBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee is accused of inappropriately touching and making lewd comments toward a hotel shuttle driver while in Buffalo for the NHL's scouting combine.Lee was charged with second-degree...

AP Hockey WriterCaps' Ovechkin leaner if not lighter going into 14th seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOCHICAGO (AP) Alex Ovechkin doesn't think he's any lighter going into his 14th NHL training camp.''The same 260,'' he said.That might be a slight exaggeration for a player listed at 235 pounds, though the Washington...

Associated PressHutton stops 48 shots for 9th shutout, Blues beat Jets 2-0By DAVID SOLOMONST. LOUIS (AP) As a backup goalie, Carter Hutton knows he has to make the most of his rare chances to play.Hutton did just that, making a career-high 48 saves to earn his ninth career...

Calgary Flames set with arena plans to replace SaddledomeCALGARY, Alberta (AP) The Calgary Flames have a tentative agreement for a new arena to replace the Saddledome.The city, NHL team and the Calgary Stampede have agreed in principle to terms. The Stampede, a rodeo exhibition, owns the land.The deal...

Associated PressZuccarello scores 2 to lead Rangers to 5-2 win over DevilsBy SCOTT CHARLESNEW YORK (AP) After a dreadful start to the season, the New York Rangers have finally caught up to the pack thanks to their strong play at home.Mats Zuccarello scored twice, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 26...

Predators sign Harry Zolnierczyk to 1-year, 2-way contractNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed Harry Zolnierczyk to a one-year, two-way contract keeping the 30-year-old forward with the franchise.The Predators announced the deal Wednesday. Zolnierczyk will be paid based on a $650,000 contract when on the Predators' roster...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - John Tavares broke a tie with his 37th goal of the season early in the third period and the New York Islanders pulled away to beat the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Friday night.Tavares beat Marc-Andre Fleury on a rebound 2:46 into the third and Michael...

The Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Verizon Center. Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 17, 2016 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia ROT ...

AP Hockey WriterAmid banter, NHL officials get refresher course at campBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Lunch is over and before the next session of game film study begins, the jokes start flying among the 80-plus referees and linesmen assembled in a downtown hotel ballroom.''Anyone who didn't bring their...