NHL

AP Sports WriterNo. 2 pick Patrick key in uncertain Flyers' futureBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Flyers bet their future on Nolan Patrick.But...

AP Sports WriterPanthers starting over with new coach and new top lineBy TIM REYNOLDSSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Florida general manager Dale Tallon has selective...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals need to 'step up' to remain Stanley Cup contendersBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Facing some salary-cap math that wasn't pretty,...

Panthers hoping to get back into the NHL playoff mixBy The Associated PressFLORIDA PANTHERSLAST SEASON: 35-36-11, 81 points. Finished 13th in Eastern Conference.COACH: Bob...

Golden Knights expecting to be competitive in first seasonBy The Associated PressLAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTSEXPANSION: The Golden Knights are the first NHL expansion team...

Ex-enforcer Laraque embarrassed Pens going to White HouseMONTREAL (AP) Former NHL enforcer Georges Laraque says it is ''an embarrassment'' that the Stanley Cup...

AP Hockey WriterNHL '17: Penguins, Capitals losses make East wide openBy STEPHEN WHYNOA handful of Pittsburgh Penguins players whose names are on the Stanley...

AP Hockey WriterNHL '17: Penguins, Capitals losses make East wide openBy STEPHEN WHYNOA handful of Pittsburgh Penguins players whose names are on the Stanley...

AP Hockey WriterSticks and slashes break bones, so NHL aims for less painBy STEPHEN WHYNOWhen slash after slash broke one of Johnny Gaudreau's fingers,...

AP Hockey WriterDetroit's new arena hosts Red Wings game for the 1st timeBy LARRY LAGEDetroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard crouched in net and...

Associated PressStanley Cup champion Penguins accept White House invitationBy DAN SCIFOCRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) Sidney Crosby is backing the Pittsburgh Penguins' decision to...

Assist added to Rocket Richard's total in 1945-46 seasonMONTREAL (AP) Montreal Canadiens great Maurice ''Rocket'' Richard is getting an assist added to his...