SAN JOSE, CALIF.—The San Jose Sharks have been at their best this post-season when they had little margin for error. That’s probably why they feel comfortable heading home for Game 5 of the Western Conference final against the Blues after a lacklustre start led to a Game 4 loss in St. Louis. Having squandered a
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Stars to focus on Zuccarello for now Mike Heika: (answering a question) Believe that the Dallas Stars are focusing on pending UFA forward Mats Zuccarello and not a free agents like Ryan Dzingel or trading for someone like Andre Burakovsky. If the Stars aren’t able to bring Zucarello back, they could look elsewhere. If they
Already down a game in the series and trailing by three goals in Game 2, Charlotte roared back and scored four times in the third period on Saturday to stun Toronto, 5-3, squaring the Eastern Conference Finals at one win apiece. The series heads north to Toronto for the next three games, beginning Tuesday night.
2:15 PM ET Associated Press BOSTON — Three days after he had to miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final because of an undisclosed injury, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara skated before practice on Sunday. The Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 to complete a sweep without Chara. They advanced to the Stanley Cup
report this ad The Erie Otters opened their orientation camp Saturday morning at Erie Bank Center. It was their first opportunity to see third-overall pick Connor Lockhart take the ice. Lockhart made news Friday night when he officially committed to the Otters. He and general manager Dave Brown spoke to the media with his parents
report this ad In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are whispers that Antti Niemi might be headed to the KHL, Derrick Pouliot is likely leaving Vancouver, the Blue Jackets are making one final push on a couple of free agents and the plan for the Dallas Stars is becoming clearer after being booted from the
Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy will interview next week for the Ottawa Senators’ head coaching position, multiple outlets reported Saturday. Roy, 53, would be the seventh candidate interviewed since the Senators fired Guy Boucher on March 1. Roy was the head coach of the Colorado Avalanche for three seasons, leading them to a Central
BOSTON—The Bruins were able to sweep Carolina in the Eastern Conference final without captain Zdeno Chara. Now they’re hoping 10 days off before the start of the Stanley Cup final will be enough time for the defenceman to return. The title round begins May 27 when Boston will face San Jose or St. Louis, with
Arizona Coyotes search for goal scoring… Craig Morgan of The Athletic: Imagine not having one 20-goal scorer in your lineup. For a variety of reasons, that is what happened to the Arizona Coyotes this season. “It’s not just the number,” Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said. “It’s having those guys that can improve your chances; give
5:19 PM ET Associated Press BOSTON — The Bruins were able to sweep Carolina in the Eastern Conference final without captain Zdeno Chara. Now they’re hoping 10 days off before the start of the Stanley Cup Final will be enough time for the defenseman to return. The title round begins May 27 when Boston will
Kevin Boyle made 29 saves for his first shutout of 2018-19, backstopping San Diego to a 3-0 win over Chicago in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night. Tied at 1-1, the series resumes in San Diego on Wednesday. Boyle made his first appearance since May 4, when he left Game 2
report this ad In today’s News & Notes, the Buffalo Sabres have hired Ralph Krueger as their new head coach, the Florida Panthers have signed Aleksi Hopniemi to a three-year entry-level contract and the Pittsburgh Penguins have signed Kasper Bjorkqvist to an entry-level contract. Sabres Hire Krueger as Coach The Sabres would make arguably the
As always, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the news. There is much speculation about trades, and I’m curious to imagine how general manager Kyle Dubas might creatively construct a new roster in the face of a menacing salary cap. This review of news and rumors focuses on those potential moves, as well as the
KOSICE, SLOVAKIA—Canada extended its win streak to four games at the world hockey championship in blowout fashion on Saturday. Mark Stone had a hat trick and Anthony Mantha scored twice in an 8-1 victory over Germany at Steel Arena. Sam Reinhart, Thomas Chabot and Anthony Cirelli added singles. Both teams were left with 4-0-0-1 records,
Ristolainen had been in the rumor mill WGR 550: Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill on defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen: “We need top-four guys that can handle several different things on the blue line. He certainly has his faults, but we like what he does with his matchups. It’s our job to surround him with enough talent
Mark Stone had a hat trick Saturday to lead Canada to an 8-1 rout of Germany at the world hockey championships in Slovakia. Anthony Mantha scored two goals while Sam Reinhart, Thomas Chabot and Anthony Cirelli added singles. Yasin Ehliz had the lone goal for Germany. Canada scored three times in a span of less
Take a game-day spin around the AHL ice with latest news and notes from the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs in today’s AHL Morning Skate. Playoff Brackets | Today’s Scoreboard | League Stats | Series Infographics @ Game 2 – Tonight, 6:00 ET, (TOR leads series, 1-0)Follow @CheckersHockey Follow @TorontoMarlies Tweet #CHAvsTOR Charlotte and Toronto go back at it in Game 2
10:08 AM ET Associated Press KOSICE, Slovakia — Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist to help the United States rout Denmark 7-1 on Saturday for the Americans’ fourth straight victory during preliminary play at the world championships. Jeff Blashill became the winningest U.S. coach in world championship history in the top division with