Canadian Press

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

Jacob Markstrom evolving into elite NHL goalie for Vancouver Canucks

By: Canadian Press

Jacob Markstrom's quiet evolution into an elite NHL goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks hasn't surprised his teammate Alex Biega.

March 31, 2019

Coyotes sign Schmaltz to 7-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Arizona Coyotes have signed Nick Schmaltz to a seven-year contract extension.

March 30, 2019

NHL embraces more betting, joins with 3rd gambling operator

By: Canadian Press

The NHL has announced its third partnership with a sports gambling operator, a deal with William Hill.

March 28, 2019

Blackhawks announce 2-year extension for D Carl Dahlstrom

By: Canadian Press

The Chicago Blackhawks and defenceman Carl Dahlstrom have agreed to a two-year contract extension.

March 27, 2019

Lightning reward head coach Jon Cooper with multi-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed head coach Jon Cooper to a multi-year contract extension, the club announced Tuesday.

March 26, 2019

Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White House

By: Canadian Press

President Donald Trump welcomed the reigning NHL champion Washington Capitals to the Oval Office at the White House on Monday to congratulate them for winning the Stanley Cup in June.

March 25, 2019

Bruins sign 42-year-old Zdeno Chara to 1-year extension

By: Canadian Press

The Boston Bruins have signed 42-year-old defenceman Zdeno Chara to a one-year, $2 million contract extension.

March 23, 2019

Holtby says he won't go with Capitals to White House

By: Canadian Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby said Friday he will not join his teammates next week for a White House celebration of their Stanley Cup championship.

March 22, 2019

Capitals defenceman Michal Kempny out indefinitely

By: Canadian Press

The defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals have lost top-four defenceman Michal Kempny to an injury.

March 22, 2019

Maple Leafs sign forward Nic Petan to two-year contract extension

By: Canadian Press

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nic Petan to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$775,000.

March 21, 2019

NHL's furthest south outdoor game will be in Cotton Bowl

By: Canadian Press

Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop tossed a football around at Cotton Bowl Stadium on the first day of spring while teammate John Klingberg played with a soccer ball.

March 20, 2019

Stanley Cup champion Capitals to visit Trump at White House

By: Canadian Press

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will get a chance to celebrate their Stanley Cup championship with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. One player has already said he won't attend.

March 19, 2019

Out of the Desert: Strome excelling with Blackhawks following trade from Coyotes

By: Canadian Press

Dylan Strome knew it was something he would have to fight through by himself.

March 19, 2019

Capitals' signing of Snively is evidence of Ovechkin effect

By: Canadian Press

Joe Snively cheered for the Washington Capitals growing up and played his youth hockey at their practice facility as part of the Little Caps program.

March 18, 2019