NHL

AP Hockey WriterBarzal agrees to 3-year contract, back on ice with IslandersBy STEPHEN WHYNOMathew Barzal couldn't wait to practice again. Yes, practice.He left home...

AP Sports WriterDevils goalie Corey Crawford retires on eve of NHL seasonBy TOM CANAVANNEWARK, N.J. (AP) Corey Crawford, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks...

AP Hockey WriterBarzal agrees to 3-year contract, back on ice with IslandersBy STEPHEN WHYNOMathew Barzal joined the New York Islanders on the ice Saturday...

AP Hockey WriterMathew Barzal agrees to contract, back on ice with IslandersBy STEPHEN WHYNOMathew Barzal joined his New York Islanders on the ice for...

AP Hockey WriterNHL embarks on season that will be like '56 playoff games'By STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL has started seasons of fewer than 82 games...

Red Wings claim D Christian Djoos off waivers from DucksDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings claimed defenseman Christian Djoos off waivers from the...

Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season loomsBy The Associated PressThe NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members...

AP Hockey WriterStanley Cup finalists land in NHL's altered Central DivisionBy LARRY LAGEThe NHL's Central Division features the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay...

AP Sports WriterAvs, Knights, Blues make realigned West tall at the topBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe team that emerges from the limited-time-only West Division should enter...

Devils announce goalie Crawford taking a leave of absenceNEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey Devils goaltender Corey Crawford has taken an indefinite leave of...

Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season loomsBy The Associated PressThe NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members...

AP Hockey WriterWeeeeee, the North: All-Canadian division stacked with starsBy STEPHEN WHYNOConnor McDavid and Auston Matthews will face off nine times and the Battle...