NHL

Associated PressBurns, Tierney lead Sharks to 4-1 win over CanucksBy RICK EYMERSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Brent Burns and Chris Tierney each had a goal and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Thursday for their third win in four games.Mikkel Boedker and...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series leadBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Nicklas Backstrom needed five games to match his goal output from the entire 2018 playoffs, and he and Alex Ovechkin have the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals one victory away from the second round.Backstrom...

Carolina places Kruger, Jooris on waiversRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forwards Marcus Kruger and Josh Jooris on waivers.The team announced the move Thursday and can send either or both to its AHL affiliate in Charlotte upon clearing waivers at noon Friday.Both players were acquired this...

AP Sports WriterMcDavid scores hat trick, reaches 400 points in Edmonton winBy JOE REEDYANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Connor McDavid had a hat trick and became the eighth NHL player to record 400 points before his 23rd birthday as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Sunday night.It...

Associated PressPetersen, Kings defeat Blackhawks 2-1 in shootoutBy MATT CARLSONCHICAGO (AP) Cal Petersen returned to Chicago for a memorable first NHL start.Petersen made 34 saves and stopped Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane in a shootout, leading the Los Angeles Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on...

AP Sports WriterYoung scorers lead the way as NHL All-Star weekend arrivesBy JOSH DUBOWSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) It is only fitting that Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon are serving as captains for this weekend's NHL All-Star game.The three high-scoring forwards are all 23 or younger. They...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - After making quick work of the Winnipeg Jets, the Anaheim Ducks now get a chance to relax and regroup before the next round of the playoffs.Ryan Kesler scored twice in the third period and Anaheim beat Winnipeg 5-2 on Wednesday night to sweep their Western...

Devils trade captain Andy Greene to New York IslandersNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Islanders solidified their defense for the playoff push Sunday, acquiring New Jersey Devils captain Andy Greene.The Devils got young defenseman David Quenneville and the Islanders' second-round pick in the 2021 draft in return for...

AP Sports WriterAfter 7-goal surge in clincher, Dallas advances to face AvsBy STEPHEN HAWKINSJoe Pavelski was starting to get up off the ice after being knocked down in the front of the net when a puck came whizzing toward his head.''Saw this black thing coming my way and just...

AP Sports WriterSharks look for rebound following rough 2019-20 seasonBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Jose Sharks had started planning for next season long before the news became official Tuesday that they would be one of the seven teams left home if the NHL resumes its season.A slow start, a rough...

AP Hockey WriterAll talk, few trades before NHL's expansion roster freezeBy STEPHEN WHYNOMike Smith went from Arizona to Calgary and a couple of defensemen traded places as NHL teams made last-minute moves before the Vegas expansion draft roster freeze.None of those defensemen came from the Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators...

NHL, Air Force Academy promote Kings-Avalanche outdoor gameAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) The snowstorm that hit Colorado on Thursday provided the perfect backdrop for the NHL and the Air Force Academy to promote the Stadium Series event to be held at Falcon Stadium on Feb. 15.The matchup between...