EDMONTON—The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenceman Adam Larsson on long-term injured reserve with a foot injury. Larsson was hurt in the first period of Wednesday night’s season-opening win against the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers say no surgery is required and there is no timetable for Larsson’s return. “He’s got a broken bone that’s going to
The New York Islanders relied heavily on Thomas Greiss last season, and their invariably calm netminder picked up right he where he left off. Greiss made 35 saves and Josh Bailey, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee scored second-period goals to the lead the Islanders past the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Sunday night. It was the first
Sharks recalling Dahlen? Patrik Petrin; The Swedish Newspaper Aftonbladet is reporting that the San Jose Sharks are considering recalling Jonathan Dahlen. Dahlen was loaned to Timra. Blues hoping to extend Pietrangelo around $8.25 million Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said on Sportsnet Headline last night that St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong will likely meet with Alex
7:00 AM ET Last season was frustrating for everyone on the Detroit Red Wings roster. After the 25-year playoff streak ended, 2018-19 marked the third straight season of finishing near the bottom of the standings as the franchise transitions into rebuild mode. It was especially difficult for veteran defenseman Mike Green. The 33-year-old was coming
Michael Leighton, one of the most decorated goaltenders in AHL history, announced his retirement Monday in a story published by The Athletic. Leighton, 38, played 18 seasons of professional hockey, including parts of 15 years in the American Hockey League with the Norfolk Admirals (2001-05), Rochester Americans (2005-06), Portland Pirates (2006-07), Philadelphia Phantoms (2006-07), Albany
RALEIGH, N.C. — Jaccob Slavin scored at 1:53 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. The Hurricanes improved to 3-0, overcoming third-period deficits and winning after regulation in each. Carolina won its opener over Montreal in a shootout on Thursday night, then beat Washington
DETROIT — Anthony Mantha scored his career-high fourth goal with 53.3 seconds left, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night in their home opener. Filip Hronek set up the goal with a centring pass after Dylan Larkin won a faceoff. Mantha also scored early in the
NEWARK, N.J.—P.K. Subban played against the Devils 22 times over his first nine NHL seasons, but he knew virtually nothing about New Jersey before he arrived in July, one month after being traded there by the Nashville Predators. “The one thing I didn’t know was how green New Jersey is,” said Subban, 30, who moved
The summer trade for James Neal has already paid dividends for the Edmonton Oilers. Neal had a pair of goals and Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their second in a row to start the season, defeating the Los Angeles Kings 6-5 in an offensive slugfest on Saturday.
Don’t expect a Byfuglien decision soon Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said last night to not expect a Dustin Byfuglien decision to return to the Winnipeg Jets or retire any time soon. “I spoke today to agent Ben Hankinson and he said, ‘Look, don’t jump to any conclusions,’” Friedman said Saturday on Hockey Night in Canada’s ‘Headlines’
1:05 PM ET Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have signed veteran defenseman Joe Morrow and waived him, hoping to send him to their AHL franchise. General manager Ray Shero says Morrow signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 at the NHL level and $250,000 at the AHL level. Shero said Morrow
DENVER — Carson Soucy seemed primed for a breakout campaign heading into last season. He had just played in a handful of playoff games about six months earlier, and coach Bruce Boudreau had high hopes for the 6-foot-5, 210-pound defenseman entering training camp. Instead, Soucy looked out of place and uncomfortable, and ended up spending
If you were like Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews and you had never heard of Scott Sabourin of the Ottawa Senators, you probably know his name now after the fairy tale-start to his NHL career. From AHL Veteran to NHL Headlines On Wednesday night, Sabourin found himself on the scoresheet against the Maple Leafs. He
The first Saturday of the NHL season brought us plenty of action from all around the league. We got to see some miscues to go along with some great goaltending as the 2019-20 season picks up steam. Oilers Overcome Smith’s Mistakes Saturday night’s Pacific Division clash between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings may
The NHL season is underway, the first one without Bob Cole in 50 years. His first play-by-play assignment was for CBC Radio on April 24, 1969. Jean Béliveau clinched the Montreal Canadiens’ semifinal against the Boston Bruins with a double-overtime goal at the Garden. Cole also called Paul Henderson’s 1972 Summit Series winner on radio.
David Rittich posted 34-save shutout for the Calgary Flames in a 3-0 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan scored for Calgary (1-1-0), while Johnny Gaudreau had an empty-net goal and two assists for his second multi-point game to open the season. Jacob Markstrom stopped 27 of 29 shots
Brown’s agent wonders why his client hasn’t been given a chance Eric Macramalla: The agent, Andy Scott, for Ottawa Senators prospect Logan Brown who was sent to the AHL: “We have never seen an early first round selection met with such resistance by the club which drafted them.” TSN: Agent Andy Scott continued on TSN
10:11 PM ET ESPN News Services Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin left Saturday’s 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second period and did not return after suffering an undisclosed injury. Malkin suffered the injury when he collided with Penguins defenseman Kris Letang near center ice and awkwardly fell into the boards. Malkin,