NHL

AP Sports WriterBowman eager to set Blackhawks back on championship courseBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Stan Bowman has a new job title and the same goal to set the Chicago Blackhawks back on a championship course. He insists no one is hungrier than he is to see it happen.''I'm...

AP Sports WriterBailey, Greiss help Islanders hold on to beat Rangers 4-2By VIN A. CHERWOONEW YORK (AP) Josh Bailey had a goal and two assists, Thomas Greiss stopped 40 shots, and the New York Islanders held on to beat the rival New York Rangers 4-2 Tuesday night.Anders Lee,...

Sharks F Tomas Hertl to miss Game 4 of Stanley CupSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl will miss his second straight game in the Stanley Cup Final with a lower-body injury.Coach Peter DeBoer said Hertl will not be ready to play Game 4 on...

Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens will both be gunning for a victory on 2/10/2021 at 7:38 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TORONTO vs MONTREAL When: 2/10/2021 7:38 PM Where: ROT TEAM PL OU ML 25 TORONTO 1.5  (-110) 6.5 -105 -115 -105 -115 26 MONTREAL TV: 7:38 PM LINE: 0 PREDICTION: MONTREAL , TORONTO Oddsmakers currently have the Montreal listed as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Toronto,...

AP Hockey WriterSalary-cap increase makes for 'more fun' NHL offseasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOThanks, Vegas.The Stanley Cup Final run of the expansion Golden Knights contributed to what is expected to be a healthy increase for the salary cap, giving NHL teams more freedom to make deals. With elite center John Tavares,...

An older, wiser Alex Ovechkin leading the way for CapitalsLAS VEGAS (AP) Last spring, after another crushing postseason loss, Capitals coach Barry Trotz flew to Russia to meet with his best player.Trotz spoke with Alex Ovechkin about his game and how it might be fine-tuned to prolong his...

Chayka steps down as Arizona GM a week before qualifierBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona general manager John Chayka has stepped down, one week before the Coyotes open the Stanley Cup qualifiers against Nashville.The Coyotes announced Sunday former player and current assistant GM Steve Sullivan will serve as...

Associated PressPavelski helps Stars chase Lundqvist, beat Rangers 5-3By DENIS P. GORMANNEW YORK (AP) Joe Pavelski scored power-play goals 16 seconds apart, Stephen Johns and Blake Comeau helped chase Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and the Dallas Stars beat New York 5-3 Monday night.Johns and Comeau scored 4:04 apart...

AP Sports WriterHealthy Penguins wary of upstart Canadiens as playoffs beginBy WILL GRAVESZach Aston-Reese pondered the question for a minute.''I'm not exactly sure who is on their first line,'' the Penguins forward said when asked how Pittsburgh plans to slow down Montreal's top line in their best-of-five play-in series...

Judge denies request to block funding tied to Detroit arenaDETROIT (AP) A federal judge has denied a request to block some public funding for Little Caesars Arena and the Detroit Pistons' move from the suburbs.U.S. District Court Judge Mark Goldsmith issued his decision late Monday, saying a requested...

AP Hockey WriterKim Pegula to AP: Botterill returning as Sabres' GMBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill has ownership’s backing to return for a fourth season despite overseeing a team that will miss the playoffs for a ninth consecutive year, team president and co-owner...

AP Sports WriterCapitals' Wilson thinks hit from TB's Stralman had 'don'ts'By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) For better or for worse, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is an expert when it comes to knowing what the NHL looks for when punishing someone for a dangerous hit, and he thinks Tampa...