NHL

AP Sports WriterAvs relish first playoff trip since 2013-14By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nathan MacKinnon was given a day off from practice, which created...

NHL moves up All-Star skills competition, game in 2019NEW YORK (AP) The NHL is moving up its All-Star skills competition and game next...

AP Sports WriterSharks' Evander Kane eager for 1st playoffs in 9th seasonBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Evander Kane followed a similar timeline...

AP Sports WriterArizona Coyotes looking to build upon strong second halfBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes were one of the NHL's...

AP Hockey WriterMatchup dynamics make Eastern Conference tough to predictBy STEPHEN WHYNOSeeding means nothing in the giant game of rock, paper, scissors that is...

AP Hockey WriterNHL playoff format will knock out top teams earlyBy STEPHEN WHYNOTwo of the top four teams in the NHL are guaranteed to...

AP Hockey WriterNHL playoff formatBy STEPHEN WHYNOTwo of the top four teams in the NHL are guaranteed to be out the playoffs after the...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals confident about playoffs with lower expectationsBy STEPHEN WHYNOFreed from the weight of the world of being Stanley Cup favorites, the Washington...

AP Sports WriterHurricanes limp into 9th straight offseason with no playoffsBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes changed owners this season. They'll...

AP Sports WriterWild deny Sharks home ice for 1st round with 6-3 winBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Jason Zucker scored twice in...

Associated PressRakell, Miller lead playoff-bound Ducks past Coyotes, 3-0By JOSE M. ROMEROGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Rickard Rakell had a goal and assist, and Ryan...

AP Hockey WriterRangers fire coach Alain Vigneault after missing playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe New York Rangers have fired coach Alain Vigneault after missing the playoffs...