Hockey

Korpisalo shines as Senators beat Penguins 3-0

HALIFAX — Joonas Korpisalo is making a good impression with his new teammates.

Oct 2, 2023 6:55 PM Read more >

Stamkos, Kucherov, Hedman, Point motivated to help Lightning remain among NHL elite

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING COACH: Jon Cooper (480-250-67). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Nashville. DEPARTURES: C Alex Killorn, C Ross Colton, F Corey Perry, F Pat Maroon, F Pierre Edouard-Bellemare, D Ian Cole, G Brian Elliott.

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Dynamic center Trevor Zegras agrees to 3-year contract extension with Anaheim Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Trevor Zegras has already proved he is one of the NHL's most marketable young players. He will now have three years to prove he can be one of the league's top-tier players.

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The Carolina Hurricanes are aiming to make the step from perennial contender to Stanley Cup winner

CAROLINA HURRICANES COACH: Rod Brind'Amour (226-107-37 over five seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 vs. Ottawa. DEPARTURES: D Shayne Gostisbehere, F Derek Stepan, F Paul Stastny, F Max Pacioretty.

Oct 2, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

The young New Jersey Devils seem poised to make a Cup run behind Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier

NEW JERSEY DEVILS COACH: Lindy Ruff (834-652-78-149 over parts of 23 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Detroit. DEPARTURES: D Damon Severson, D Ryan Graves, F Miles Wood, F Tomas Tatar, F Jesper Boqvist, G Mackenzie Blackwood.

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The road to the top of the Metropolitan Division likely goes through Hurricanes, Rangers and Devils

A year ago, after the New York Rangers had reached the Eastern Conference final in the 2021-22 season, captain Jacob Trouba pointed out they almost lost in five games in the first round before they could even get a real taste of the NHL playoffs.

Oct 2, 2023 11:36 AM Read more >

Ovechkin resumes his NHL goals record pursuit as the Capitals open the season under a new coach

WASHINGTON CAPITALS COACH: Spencer Carbery (first-time NHL head coach). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 13 vs. Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES: F Conor Sheary, D Matt Irwin, coach Peter Laviolette. ADDITIONS: Carbery, D Joel Edmundson, LW Max Pacioretty.

Oct 2, 2023 11:07 AM Read more >

Sabres and Senators may shake up Atlantic Division pecking order long dominated by Bruins, Tampa Bay

There is disappointment in Boston, where Bruins general manager Don Sweeney mentions the lingering scar tissue in the wake of the President’s Trophy winner’s early playoff collapse.

Oct 2, 2023 10:47 AM Read more >

Steve Yzerman-led Red Wings hope they finally have enough talent to end 7-year postseason drought

DETROIT RED WINGS COACH: Derek Lalonde (35-37-10 in debut season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at New Jersey. DEPARTURES: F Dominik Kubalik, F Filip Zadina, F Pius Suter, F Oskar Sundqvist, F Adam Erne, D Jordan Oesterle, D Robert Hagg.

Oct 2, 2023 10:29 AM Read more >

Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers are looking for more after stirring run to the Stanley Cup Final

FLORIDA PANTHERS COACH: Paul Maurice, second season. (817-712-99 over 26 seasons) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 at Minnesota. DEPARTURES: F Anthony Duclair, F Eric Staal, D Marc Staal, D Radko Gudas, G Alex Lyon.

Oct 2, 2023 10:22 AM Read more >