The Ottawa Senators have already clinched their spot in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs. However, big games still remain on the regular-season schedule, including Friday’s home contest against a Mont… MORE
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Injuries sideline Penguins F Rutger McGroarty, 4 others for rest of season
The Pittsburgh Penguins have ruled out promising rookie winger Rutger McGroarty and four other players due to injuries with three games remaining in their season.Pittsburgh (32-35-12, 76 points), w… MORE
Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon (undisclosed) out vs. Canucks
Colorado Avalanche star forward Nathan MacKinnon will sit out Thursday’s game versus the Vancouver Canucks in Denver and likely the team’s final two regular season games to boot, head coach Jared Bedn… MORE
Oilers, with star Connor McDavid back, host league-worst Sharks
The Edmonton Oilers have their superstar captain back and are coming off a dramatic win going into Friday night’s game against the visiting San Jose Sharks.Connor McDavid had three assists in his r… MORE
Predators coach Andrew Brunette back after 2-game absence
Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette rejoined the team Thursday after missing two games for a personal matter.Brunette, 51, issued a statement saying he will be back behind the bench for Thurs… MORE
Devils aim to raise level of play, starting with game vs. Penguins
The New Jersey Devils punched their ticket to the postseason on Wednesday, one day after their coach declared that his team was not ready to play in its most recent game.The Devils (41-30-7, 89 poi… MORE
Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy, Mark Kastelic done for season
Boston Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco confirmed Thursday that defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forward Mark Kastelic won’t return this season.The Bruins have been eliminated from playoff contention an… MORE
Kings continue to prepare for playoffs against visiting Ducks
If the Los Angeles Kings hope to get over the first-round hump in the upcoming playoffs, they’ll need their best players to be at their best.Beginning with Thursday’s matchup against the visiting A… MORE
Rangers-Islanders playoff past a reminder of dim present
Fifty years ago this week, the New York Islanders earned the first playoff series win in franchise history by upsetting the New York Rangers in a dramatic three-game set that cemented their rivalry as… MORE
NHL roundup: Joel Eriksson Ek scores 4, Wild top Sharks 8-7 in OT
Kirill Kaprizov scored 1:01 into overtime, Joel Eriksson Ek netted four goals and the Minnesota Wild escaped with an 8-7 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.Both pla… MORE
