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NHL denies Golden Knights' appeal to get draft-pick punishment reduced, AP sources say
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
The Vegas Golden Knights' appeal to have their punishment reduced for breaking media access rules was denied by the NHL and they will lose a second-round pick in the draft this year, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
San Jose landed a pro women's hockey franchise on Tuesday with the PWHL completing its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California.
The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 7:23 a.m. | Save Story
Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential.
Newhook scores in OT to lift Canadiens over Sabres 3-2 in Game 7
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
First, Tampa Bay. Now Buffalo. Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook keeps coming up big in Game 7s.
Topsy-turvy Sabres-Canadiens 2nd-round playoff series to be decided with Game 7 at Buffalo on Monday
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff's bid to relinquish home-ice advantage has fallen on deaf ears. Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis, meantime, was busy citing physics in looking forward.
Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7
The Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Switzerland beats defending champion the US in ice hockey worlds opener
The Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
Switzerland started a quest for its first ice hockey world championship title by defeating the defending champion United States 3-1 on Friday in a rematch of last year's final.
Trailblazing goalie Manon Rheaume hired to become first GM of PWHL's Detroit expansion team
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated May 15 - 1:55 p.m. | Save Story
Manon Rheaume is carrying over her trailblazing women's hockey career into a front office role in being hired as the general manager of the PWHL's expansion team in Detroit, the league announced on Friday.
The Golden Knights have been winning since they were born. They're back in another conference final
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
If a gambler at Las Vegas' high-stakes tables got on a winning run as long and as impressive as the Golden Knights' first nine seasons in the NHL, the casino would probably encourage them to leave.
Canadiens goalie Dobes delivers on coach's faith by rebounding from tough start in win over Sabres
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Posted May 15 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Canadiens rookie goalie Jakub Dobes is proud he didn't give up on himself after allowing three goals on the first four Sabres shots he faced. And he's especially indebted to Montreal coach Martin St. Louis for not yanking him.
Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated May 14 - 11:38 p.m. | Save Story
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.
Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Updated May 14 - 10:43 p.m. | Save Story
Jared Bednar may have put it best after the Colorado Avalanche erased a three-goal deficit to win their series on an overtime tally by a defenseman who hadn't scored since January and with a different team, no less.
Suzuki, Evans cap 2nd-period surge, Canadiens beat Sabres 6-3 to take 3-2 lead in 2nd-round series
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated May 14 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Captain Nick Suzuki and the Canadiens' top line brought the offense, goalie Jakub Dobes shook off a rough start, and Montreal is one win from advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.
Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch after 1st-round playoff exit that followed 2 Stanley Cup Final trips
The Associated Press | Updated May 14 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Edmonton Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch on Thursday, dismissing him after a first-round exit followed him guiding the team to consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final.
Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Updated May 13 - 10:51 p.m. | Save Story
for him, of course, and a building packed with fans who witnessed, in dramatic fashion, the Avalanche end a series at home for the first time in 18 years.
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer is the unanimous Calder Trophy choice as NHL rookie of the year
The Associated Press | Updated May 13 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders is the unanimous winner of the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year.
Maple Leafs fire coach Craig Berube after two seasons, last-place finish in Atlantic Division
The Associated Press | Updated May 13 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired coach Craig Berube on Wednesday, John Chayka's first major move since taking over as general manager following the team finishing last and missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Updated May 13 - 12:12 a.m. | Save Story
Pavel Dorofeyev has made a name for himself with his shot from the right circle, the epitome of a skilled player making the best use of his talents by setting the Vegas record for power-play goals with 20 this season.
Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series
The Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 10:50 p.m. | Save Story
Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
