NHL

AP Hockey WriterNo ice, big problem: Nothing mimics skating for NHL playersBy STEPHEN WHYNOTaking ice away from NHL players has caused some to resort to desperate measures.New York Islanders captain Anders Lee bought a Peloton. Anaheim defenseman Josh Manson wants a pair of roller blades. League leading scorer Leon...

Associated PressRon Francis is general manager of Seattle NHL expansion clubBy CHRIS TALBOTTSEATTLE (AP) Seattle's NHL expansion team has announced its general manager - Ron Francis, a Hall of Famer and a two-time Stanley Cup winner.He will have complete control of operations under Seattle Hockey Partners CEO Tod...

AP Sports WriterCaps roll over Blue Jackets, look to nemesis PittsburghBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) After dropping the first two playoff games at home in overtime, the Washington Capitals picked up momentum that only got stronger as they took down the Columbus Blue Jackets in four straight.Now they'll...

Devils get defenseman Mirco Mueller from Sharks for picksNEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have acquired defenseman Mirco Mueller from the San Jose Sharks.San Jose got a second-round pick, 49th overall, and a fourth-round pick, 123rd overall. The Sharks also sent their fifth-round pick, 143rd overall, to...

AP Hockey WriterHenrik Lundqvist says he's scheduled for open-heart surgeryBy STEPHEN WHYNOHenrik Lundqvist said Monday he's scheduled for open-heart surgery after tests revealed a heart condition that kept him from continuing to play goal in the NHL.Lundqvist wrote on Twitter that he's set to have an aortic valve, aortic...

Coyotes trade goalie Mike Smith to FlamesGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes traded longtime starting goaltender Mike Smith to the Calgary Flames on Saturday for a conditional 2018 third-round pick, defensive prospect Brandon Hickey and the rights to unrestricted free agent goalie Chad Johnson.As Calgary gets the starter...

AP Sports WriterCanadiens end Jarry's shutout streak, race past Penguins 4-1By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) ??? Tomas Tatar's 10th goal of the season ended Tristan Jarry's franchise-record shutout streak and sparked the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.Jarry's shutout run ended at 177:15...

AP Hockey WriterMixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft earlyBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NFL's success virtually drafting players and uncertainty surrounding the hockey this season have led to the possibility of the NHL holding its draft before awarding the Stanley CupAP Photo transref:NYDD201, transref:NYDD202, transref:NY172Eds: CORRECTS: typo in fifth...

AP Hockey WriterNHL investigating ex-Panthers GM for alleged racial commentsBy JOHN WAWROWThe NHL is investigating whether former Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon made racially insensitive comments during the team's two-week stay in the playoff hub city of Toronto.NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the investigation to The Associated...

Current, former NHL players form Hockey Diversity AllianceBy The Associated PressSeven current or former black NHL players formed the Hockey Diversity Alliance on Monday, creating another avenue to fight racism and intolerance in the sport.Akim Aliu, whose story of racism in hockey in late 2019 brought the topic back...

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...

Associated PressMarchessault's OT goal lifts Vegas past St. Louis, 4-3By W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Jonathan Marchessault's goal 22 seconds into overtime lifted the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night.The expansion Golden Knights (49-22-7) can win the Pacific Division...