NHL

Avalanche sign defenseman Samuel Girard to 7-year extensionDENVER (AP) The Colorado Avalanche locked up defenseman Samuel Girard with a seven-year extension that runs through the 2026-27 season.The 21-year-old Girard played in all 82 games last season. He finished with four goals and 23 assists for a Colorado team...

AP Hockey WriterCapitals promote Reirden to head coach to replace TrotzBy STEPHEN WHYNOARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals promoted Todd Reirden to head coach Friday, giving the Stanley Cup champions some continuity after the departure of Barry Trotz.Reirden had been on Trotz's staff the past four years, the...

AP Hockey WriterDevils GM doesn't care if Zacha considers signing with KHLBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero says he is still attempting to sign center Pavel Zacha amid concerns the former first-round draft pick will play in the Kontinental Hockey League this...

Associated PressDucks top Canucks 1-0 in Murray's debut to end losing streakBy DAN GREENSPANANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Kevin Boyle made 35 saves in his first career start and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 Wednesday night in general manager Bob Murray's first game as interim coach.Jakob Silfverberg...

Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa will play Friday night against the San Jose Sharks after recovering from a blow to the back of the head by the Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo will also play Friday night, according to Quenneville. Carcillo has...

AP Hockey WritersBettman: NHL players in isolation while season is on holdBy STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROWNHL players are staying away from rinks and self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic that has put their season on hold.Players have been instructed to remain at home in their team's city and avoid...

Feb. 21 - Stadium Series: Los Angeles vs. San Jose at Santa Clara, Calif.April 11 - Regular season ends.

Capitals re-sign Carl Hagelin to $11M, 4-year dealARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have signed winger Carl Hagelin to an $11 million, four-year deal.Hagelin counts $2.75 million against the salary cap through the 2022-23 season. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the deal Sunday.Washington acquired Hagelin from Los Angeles...

Associated PressHall lifts Coyotes over Panthers 5-2 for 4th straight winBy PAUL GEREFFISUNRISE, Fla. (AP) When the Arizona Coyotes hit the road, they feel right at home.Taylor Hall scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the Coyotes won their fourth straight game, 5-2 over the...

AP Sports WriterMacKinnon reaches 30-goal mark, Avs beat Red Wings 6-3By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Nathan MacKinnon doesn't have to dig too deep to find a reason why he scores so much.''I shoot a lot of pucks,'' the Colorado All-Star forward said.Shoot, it's really not that easy.MacKinnon scored twice...

AP Hockey WriterCup finalist Pens, Predators face different tests in round 2By STEPHEN WHYNOThe road back to the Stanley Cup Final took two very different turns for the Penguins and Predators at the start of the second round.Back-to-back defending champion Pittsburgh roared back from a two-goal, third-period deficit to...

Associated PressFleury earns 408th career win, Golden Knights top Ducks 3-1By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 17 shots to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to their third straight win, 3-1 over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.Fleury got his 408th career win to move into sole...