Canadian Press

LA Kings hire former Sharks, Oilers coach Todd McLellan

By: Canadian Press

Todd McLellan has been hired as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Kings.

April 16, 2019

Avs defenceman Cale Makar scores playoff goal in NHL debut

By: Canadian Press

Cale Makar didn't take long to accomplish a little bit of history.

April 15, 2019

Hurricanes rout Caps 5-0 in 1st home playoff game since '09

By: Canadian Press

Rookie forward Warren Foegele had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes won their first home playoff game in a decade, routing the Washington Capitals 5-0 on Monday night.

April 15, 2019

Flyers hire Alain Vigneault as head coach

By: Canadian Press

The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Alain Vigneault as head coach.

April 15, 2019

Stone powers Vegas past San Jose 6-3

By: Canadian Press

Mark Stone had three goals and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the San Jose Sharks 6-3 on Sunday night to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

April 14, 2019

Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes

By: Canadian Press

Brooks Orpik scored less than two minutes into overtime to give the defending Stanley Cup champions a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

April 13, 2019

Blue Jackets stun Lightning 5-1 to take 2-0 series lead

By: Canadian Press

Matt Duchene had a goal and three assists as the Columbus Blue Jackets stunned the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Friday night to take a 2-0 first-round series lead.

April 12, 2019

Mitch Marner scores twice as Maple Leafs down Bruins 4-1 in Game 1

By: Canadian Press

Mitch Marner scored twice, including one on a short-handed penalty shot, as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday to grab a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

April 11, 2019

Rookie scores in debut, Stars beat Preds for 1-0 series lead

By: Canadian Press

Miro Heiskanen turned in a post-season debut to remember with the Dallas rookie defenceman writing himself into the NHL's record book.

April 11, 2019

Devils draw top pick in NHL draft lottery

By: Canadian Press

The New Jersey Devils will have the No. 1 pick at this year's NHL draft.

April 9, 2019

As time starts to run out, plenty of NHL veterans still chasing first Stanley Cup

By: Canadian Press

Time is running out for some NHL players that have yet to win a Stanley Cup over a lengthy career.

April 9, 2019

Panthers move fast, hire Joel Quenneville as next coach

By: Canadian Press

Dale Tallon and Joel Quenneville are together again, and the Florida Panthers are ready for them to recreate their magic.

April 8, 2019

Being Tom Wilson: Inside the life of hockey's most hated man

By: Canadian Press

Tom Wilson tries not to read everything about him on social media.

April 7, 2019

A look at the first round of the NHL playoffs

By: Canadian Press

With the NHL playoffs set to begin Wednesday, The Canadian Press takes a look at all eight first-round series.

April 7, 2019

Flames and Jets fans rally around teams on Twitter ahead of NHL playoffs

By: Canadian Press

Patrik Laine was the Jets player with the most Twitter account mentions this season, and similarly, 25-year-old forward Johnny Gaudreau was the Flames player with the most.

April 7, 2019

NHLers reflect on the career of legendary announcer Bob Cole ahead of final game

By: Canadian Press

Legendary play-by-play man Bob Cole will call his final game for "Hockey Night in Canada" when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Ahead of his final broadcast, The Canadian Press asked a number of NHL players and coaches to reflect on the 85-year-old's half-century career.

April 5, 2019

Passing Fancy: How Lightning's Nikita Kucherov became a star

By: Canadian Press

The lesson Nikita Kucherov learned from childhood coach Gennady Kurdin is on display every time he laces up his skates and steps on to the ice.

April 4, 2019

Hall of Fame exec Sather steps down as Rangers president

By: Canadian Press

Hall of Fame executive Glen Sather is stepping down as Rangers president and transitioning to a new role as senior adviser to owner James Dolan.

April 4, 2019

Kucherov making plenty of points for NHL's MVP consideration

By: Canadian Press

Connor McDavid knows better than to risk making end-of-season NHL award projections.

April 3, 2019

Red Wings, Blashill agree on 2-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Detroit Red Wings announced a two-year contract extension with coach Jeff Blashill on Tuesday.

April 2, 2019