Hockey

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl is on the verge of rarefied territory as a Hart Trophy finalist.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck are finalists for the Hart Trophy, the NHL announced Thursday.

WASHINGTON — Martin St. Louis's excitement for what lies ahead far outweighs any feeling of despair. “The pain that you feel right now is normal,” Montreal’s head coach said after the Canadiens’ early playoff exit.

Pavel Dorofeyev, who led the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 goals this season, will not play Thursday night in Game 6 at Minnesota because of an undisclosed injury. Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said after the team's morning skate in St.

Pavel Dorofeyev, who led the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 goals this season, will not play Thursday night in Game 6 at Minnesota because of an undisclosed injury. Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said after the team's morning skate in St.

OTTAWA — Craig Berube is standing pat — with a slight adjustment.

LONDON — The sex assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team has been put on hold for a day due to juror illness.

WASHINGTON — A feeling of disappointment reverberated through the Montreal Canadiens’ dressing room following their early playoff exit. There was also a healthy dose of optimism.

Kyle Okposo is joining the NHL Players’ Association as business development and player engagement adviser.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Just like during the season when they were the top team in the Eastern Conference and one of the best in the NHL, the Washington Capitals got goals from Alex Ovechkin , superb play in net from Logan Thompson and scoring up and down