Hockey

Predators look to break home skid in matchup with the Rangers

New York Rangers (15-14-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (8-17-6, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Dec 16, 2024 7:52 AM Read more >

'The toughest solve I've been around': Ruff laments Sabres' disastrous run

TORONTO 鈥� Lindy Ruff has been in charge of an NHL bench for more than 1,800 regular-season games. The Buffalo Sabres head coach knows hockey inside and out. He's also never felt the stress and strain of a stretch like this.

Dec 16, 2024 6:19 AM Read more >

Bedard scores in 3rd period as the Blackhawks beat the Islanders

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥� Connor Bedard scored with 54 seconds left and Arvid Soderblom made 30 saves, helping the Chicago Blackhawks beat the New York Islanders 5-3 on Sunday.

Dec 15, 2024 8:41 PM Read more >

Governor presents Hurricanes' coach Rod Brind'Amour with North Carolina honor

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) 鈥� Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind鈥橝mour was presented with the state鈥檚 highest honor by Gov. Roy Cooper after Sunday鈥檚 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets .

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Victor Olofsson's 2nd 2-goal game of the season lifts the Golden Knights to a 3-2 win over the Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) 鈥� Victor Olofsson had his second two-goal game of the season, helping the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night.

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Thomas, Hofer spark the Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Rangers

ST. LOUIS (AP) 鈥� Joel Hofer made 26 saves, Robert Thomas had a goal and an assist and the St. Louis Blues beat the reeling New York Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night. Hofer won for the fourth straight start, beating the Rangers twice during the run.

Dec 15, 2024 6:54 PM Read more >

Dustin Tokarski wins in NHL return, helping Hurricanes beat Blue Jackets 4-1

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) 鈥� Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves in his first NHL appearance in nearly 22 months to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday.

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Tavares registers 14th career hat trick, Maple Leafs roar back to down lowly Sabres

TORONTO 鈥� John Tavares scored twice as part of a second-period outburst and added an empty netter for his 14th career hat trick as the Toronto Maple Leafs battled back from a 3-1 deficit to pick up a 5-3 victory over Buffalo on Sunday that heaped mor

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Blackhawks G Petr Mrazek expected to skate on Monday as he works his way back from a groin injury

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥� Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek is expected to skate on Monday as he works his way back from a left groin injury. The 32-year-old Mrazek was placed on injured reserve last weekend. He is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and .

Dec 15, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Barzal and Pelech return to Islanders lineup for 5-3 loss to Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) 鈥� Mathew Barzal and Adam Pelech returned to the lineup for the New York Islanders on Sunday after being sidelined by upper-body injuries. Barzal hadn鈥檛 played since Oct. 30, missing a total of 21 games.

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