NHL

Former owner McMullen inducted into Devils Ring of HonorNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Former New Jersey Devils owner John McMullen is the first member of the team's Ring of Honor.The man who brought the NHL to New Jersey in 1982 was posthumously inducted before the Devils' game against the Toronto...

Mike Babcock has made his decision: He is headed to Toronto. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Babcock on Wednesday afternoon, ending months of speculation as to where the veteran coach would land. Babcock will be introduced at a news conference scheduled for Thursday. Babcock cashed in on his...

The Montreal Canadiens and the Anaheim Ducks already have their first chance to finish up the first round.These two clubs on opposite ends of the continent walked similar paths to get their respective 3-0 series advantages heading into Wednesday's games.Both Montreal and Anaheim were regular-season powers that finished atop...

AP Hockey WriterSabres acquire Pominville, Scandella in trade with WildBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Sabres began transforming their underperforming defense by acquiring Marco Scandella in a trade with the Minnesota Wild on Friday.Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville's returning to Buffalo, too.In exchange, the Wild acquired forwards...

AP Sports WriterLA Kings hope late-season surge indicates brighter futureBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Kings were the NHL's hottest team before the coronavirus pandemic ended the regular season prematurely. They're hoping they can eventually build on that success whenever they get back on the ice.The...

NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBANEW YORK (AP) NHL, players approve deal to resume season Aug. 1, extend CBA.

AP Hockey WriterSt. Patrik Laine has Jets looking like perennial contenderBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Winnipeg Jets can thank their own St. Patrik for their success this season and potentially for years to come.Patrik Laine was the consolation prize in the 2016 NHL draft behind generational talent Auston Matthews. But he...

Ducks recall G Dustin Tokarski after Bernier injuryANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Anaheim Ducks recalled goalie Dustin Tokarski from their AHL affiliate in San Diego on Wednesday.The Ducks made the move after backup goalie Jonathan Bernier was injured in a loss at San Jose on Tuesday.Bernier has an upper-body...

AP Hockey WriterVegas re-signs goalie Robin Lehner to $25M, 5-year dealBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe Vegas Golden Knights re-signed Robin Lehner on Saturday to a $25 million, five-year contract that makes him their goaltender of the present and future and plunges one-time face of the franchise Marc-Andre Fleury into uncertainty.Lehner's deal...

Associated PressDepth on D Blackhawks biggest obstacle to new Cup questBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville played 12-plus seasons in the NHL as a steady defenseman. The outlook for his team's blue line corps heading into the 2017-18 season is anything but stable.Quenneville, entering his...

LONE TREE, Colo. (AP) Authorities say former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos (SVAH'-tohs) died of a drug overdose. According to an autopsy report released Monday, the 34-year-old had several drugs in his system at the time of his death on Nov. 5, including anti-anxiety medication and painkillers. It also said...

AP Sports WriterFlyers dedicate 4-1 victory to cancer-stricken teammateBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Oskar Lindblom was just a visitor in the Flyers' locker room Tuesday, his presence enough to lift the spirits of a franchise rocked by the promising forward's cancer fight. He was never far from his teammates...