NHL

AP Sports WriterNew faces, same expectations for Crosby, PenguinsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The number of players who helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to consecutive...

AP Sports WriterFrom A to Z: Bergeron in line to replace Chara as captainBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The pillars in the TD Garden...

AP Sports WriterCarolina Hurricanes aim to build on 2 straight playoff tripsBy AARON BEARDThe Carolina Hurricanes have gone from spending a decade out of...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes add grit after first postseason trip in 8 yearsBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes had a breakthrough in...

AP Hockey WriterSabres have unfinished business after last season cut shortBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Ralph Krueger doesn't consider the Sabres' home opener...

AP Sports WriterCoyotes add grit after first postseason trip in 8 yearsBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes had a breakthrough in...

AP Sports WriterStars have 'something to prove' after Stanley Cup final runBy STEPHEN HAWKINSCoach Rick Bowness, captain Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars were...

AP Sports WriterLightning embrace challenge of defending Stanley Cup titleBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Winning Stanley Cup championships in consecutive seasons is rare....

AP Sports WriterBlue Jackets firm up center ice, seek 5th straight playoffsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Columbus Blue Jackets managed to achieve...

AP Hockey WriterDetroit Red Wings entering 5th season of rebuilding projectBy LARRY LAGEThe Detroit Red Wings have spent half a decade rebuilding.And, this still...

AP Sports WriterFrom A to Z: Bergeron in line to replace Chara as captainBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The pillars in the TD Garden...

Associated PressBlues eager to restart another run after '20 disappointmentBy JOE HARRISST. LOUIS (AP) New St. Louis Blues captain Ryan O'Reilly would like...