Hockey

Minnesota hosts Montreal after Kaprizov's 2-goal performance

Montreal Canadiens (14-13-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (13-13-4, seventh in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Dec 20, 2023 2:11 AM Read more >

Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to Columbus

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The highlight for the Buffalo Sabres came 30 seconds in, when a festive but small holiday crowd rose to its feet to cheer defenseman Rasmus Dahlin for scoring the opening goal.

Dec 20, 2023 2:01 AM Read more >

Anze Kopitar scores as Kings beat Sharks 4-1 for another road win

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist as the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Tuesday night. The Kings improved to 13-1-1 on the road, the best mark in the NHL.

Dec 20, 2023 12:08 AM Read more >

NHL roundup: Kaprizov scores twice, Wild beat Bruins 4-3 in OT

BOSTON (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored his second goal of the game at 2:54 of overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 National Hockey League win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.

Dec 19, 2023 11:32 PM Read more >

Coyotes rally past Senators 4-3 to spoil Martin's return

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Michael Kesselring scored with 3:33 remaining to cap a four-goal comeback in the Arizona Coyotes’ 4-3 National Hockey League victory over Ottawa on Tuesday night, spoiling the return of Senators interim coach Jacques Martin.

Dec 19, 2023 11:03 PM Read more >

Blackhawks D Kevin Korchinski rejoins team after father's death

CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Korchinski has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks following the death of his father, Larry. The 19-year-old Korchinski was on the ice for Chicago's morning skate ahead of Tuesday night's 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Dec 19, 2023 10:26 PM Read more >

Tyler Johnson scores in 3rd period as Blackhawks beat Avalanche 3-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Johnson was in the right place at the right time. Connor Bedard was everywhere, and Petr Mrazek delivered at the very end. For one night, at least, the Chicago Blackhawks looked pretty good.

Dec 19, 2023 10:20 PM Read more >

Flyers extend point streak to nine games with 3-2 OT win over Devils on Tippett goal

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have been one of the NHL's biggest surprises this season, and the biggest might been their current run.

Dec 19, 2023 9:53 PM Read more >

Kirill Marchenko scores 3 during 7-goal goal surge in Blue Jackets' 9-4 win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kirill Marchenko scored three consecutive times, and the Columbus Blue Jackets enjoyed their most productive outing in more than seven years with a 9-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

Dec 19, 2023 9:40 PM Read more >

Matthews retakes NHL goal lead, but Maple Leafs fall to Rangers in 'fluky' loss

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe watched one of his players accidentally direct a puck into the Maple Leafs' net. Then it happened again. And once more for good measure. Toronto's head coach had no issues with the team's effort Tuesday.

Dec 19, 2023 9:39 PM Read more >