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Canucks return to Vancouver for first game since blockbuster Hughes trade
VANCOUVER — While many people were wrapping gifts to place under Christmas trees, a trio…
Parekh scores twice, Canada secures nervy victory over Czechia to open world juniors
MINNEAPOLIS — Zayne Parekh had trouble getting out of bed Friday. The smooth-skating, cool-under-pressure defenceman’s…
ECHL postpones 13 games after players go on strike
The ECHL postponed 13 games Friday after players went on strike, causing a work stoppage…
Maple Leafs hire Steve Sullivan as assistant coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Steve Sullivan as an assistant coach, the team announced…
‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences
NEW YORK (AP) — “Heated Rivalry” is scoring big with hockey romance fans. Since its…
Some of the players to watch at the world junior hockey championship
The world junior hockey championship gets going Friday with plenty of top-end talent set to…
‘There was one phone call to be made:’ Hunter back to lead Canada at world juniors
Alan Millar and Scott Salmond were sifting through the wreckage. Canada had endured a second…
Canadiens sign defenceman Bryce Pickford to three-year entry-level contract
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Bryce Pickford to a three-year entry-level contract,…
Ottawa Senators feeling confident heading into Christmas break
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators feel pretty good about themselves heading into the NHL’s Christmas…
McDavid and Draisaitl in fine form as Edmonton Oilers climb NHL standings
EDMONTON — Edmonton’s dynamic duo has definitely dazzled in December. Connor McDavid had five assists…
Panthers rally with five-goal third period, beat Hurricanes 5-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Luke Kunin and Anton Lundell scored 43 seconds apart during a…
Jordan Eberle scores on the power play and Kraken hold off struggling Kings 3-2
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jordan Eberle had a power-play goal, Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers…
McDavid has 5 assists and Draisaitl scores 3 goals as the surging Oilers defeat the Flames 5-1
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had five assists, Leon Draisaitl scored three goals and…
Scott Wedgewood makes 32 saves and Avalanche beat Mammoth 1-0 for 6th straight win
DENVER (AP) — Scott Wedgewood made 32 saves for his second shutout of the season,…
Draisaitl nets hat trick, Edmonton Oilers douse Calgary Flames with 5-1 loss
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had five assists and Leon Draisaitl three goals as the Edmonton…
Lafreniere scores his 100th as part of a 5-goal barrage by the Rangers in the 3rd period
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere’s 100th career goal was nearly overshadowed because the New York…
Pelech scores late in 3rd period as Islanders beat Devils 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period,…
Leafs GM Treliving ‘fully’ supports head coach Berube as team sinks to bottom of East
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving says he “fully” supports head coach…
‘Definitely tough’: Led by returnees, Canada looks to rebound off world junior flops
Gavin McKenna had tears in his eyes. His voice cracked with emotion. The teenage phenom…
ECHL players are on the verge of a strike as CBA talks reach an impasse
Members of the Professional Hockey Players’ Association are on the verge of staging a strike…
Spurs-Thunder game in Vegas showed a rivalry is here. Now they’ll meet twice on Christmas week
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, according to the catchy marketing slogan that has…
NHL roundup: Raddysh hits 100 career points as Lightning beat the Blues 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Darren Raddysh had a goal and two assists to reach 100…
Raddysh hits 100 career points as Lightning beat Blues 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Darren Raddysh had a goal and two assists to reach 100…
Mason Marchment scores 2 power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko adds 1 as Blue Jackets beat Kings 3-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mason Marchment scored two power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko had one, and…