Kings falling short in bid to reign supreme

2011-12-19T20:00:12Z

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings were considered Stanley Cup contenders ahead of the 2011-12 National Hockey League season but a slow start, inju...

Bruins Lucic gets one game ban

2011-12-19T15:00:23Z

(Reuters) - Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic has been handed a one game suspension for an illegal check, the National Hockey League said on Monday.

Lucic, who has 11 goals and 24 ...

Blackhawks douse Flames to move top of standings

2011-12-18T21:30:10Z

(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks continued to shine with Ray Emery in goal, claiming a routine 4-2 triumph over the Calgary Flames to register a fifth straight victory and climb to the top of th...

Coyotes trade Turris to Senators

2011-12-17T21:30:15Z

The Phoenix Coyotes traded Kyle Turris to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, following a contract dispute between the forward and the National Hockey League team.

The 22-year-old Canadian Turris missed several games before eventually ...

Sedins answer taunts on the ice as Canucks drop Leafs

2011-12-17T21:30:04Z

(Reuters) - Daniel and Henrik Sedin delivered their usual response to petty taunts by helping the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-3 win over the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Selanne skates back to hero's welcome in Winnipeg

2011-12-17T21:00:30Z

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Teemu Selanne skated onto Winnipeg ice for the first time in 15 years to a hero's welcome from Jets fans Saturday, as the Finnish Flash returned to the city where he started his

Last place Canadiens sack coach Martin

2011-12-17T17:30:24Z

The Montreal Canadiens sacked head coach Jacques Martin on Saturday, gambling that the move would help lift the National Hockey League's most storied franchise out of last place in the standings.

The Canadiens announced that assistant coach Reuters) - The Phoenix Coyotes traded disgruntled forward Kyle Turris to the Ottawa Senators for defenseman David Rundblad...

Martin fired as Canadiens head coach

2011-12-17T12:30:24Z

(Reuters) - Jacques Martin has been fired as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, the National Hockey League team said Saturday.

Martin, winner of the Jack A...

Martin fired as Montreal Canadiens head coach

2011-12-17T08:30:15Z

(Reuters) - Jacques Martin has been fired as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, the National Hockey League team said on Saturday.

Martin, winner of the Jack Adams

Vanek fires Sabres to victory over Maple Leafs

2011-12-17T00:00:06Z

(Reuters) - Thomas Vanek scored the winner in his 500th NHL game as the Buffalo Sabres edged divisional rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in a fast-paced and sometimes frenet...

Flyers' captain Pronger out for rest of season

2011-12-16T03:30:18Z

The Philadelphia Flyers have lost captain Chris Pronger for the remainder of the 2011-12 National Hockey League season because of post-concussion syndrome.

Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren announced Th...

Ward backstops Hurricanes to win over Canucks

2011-12-16T00:00:10Z

(Reuters) - Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward was in top form backstopping his side to a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks Thursday.

Ward made his best stop of the game with six...

Pronger out for season with concussion

2011-12-15T19:30:43Z

(Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger will miss the rest of the National Hockey League (NHL) season with a concussion, the team said on Thursday, adding a...

Blackhawks beat Wild in battle of West's best

2011-12-14T22:00:08Z

(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks moved within striking distance of Western Conference leaders Minnesota on Wednesday with a 4-3 overtime win over the Wild.

With the game tied at 3-3 through overtime, Blackhawks goaltender Ray Emery sto...

Hurricanes lose two players to concussions

2011-12-14T13:00:19Z

(Reuters) - The struggling Carolina Hurricanes were dealt another blow on Wednesday when forward Jeff Skinner and defenseman Joni Pitkanen were ruled out indefinitely with concussions, the Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Penguins were no match for goaltender Jimmy Howard and Detroit as the Red Wings cruised to a 4-1 road victory on Tuesday.

Howard, who has allowed mor...

Another concussion scare as Flyers lose Giroux

2011-12-13T15:30:37Z

In the latest National Hockey League concussion scare to a star player, NHL scoring leader Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers has been sidelined indefinitely.

Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said Tues...

Top scorer Giroux out indefinitely with concussion

2011-12-13T10:30:30Z

(Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) top scorer Claude Giroux is out indefinitely with a concussion after taking an inadvertent knee to the head during a recent game, the Philad...

Devils defeat Lightning despite late Stamkos strikes

2011-12-12T20:00:06Z

(Reuters) - Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos scored two late goals to put the heat on New Jersey in the final period but the Devils held on to claim a 5-4 win over the Lightning on Mon...

NHL club Los Angeles Kings fire coach Murray

2011-12-12T18:30:52Z

Terry Murray was fired as coach of the Los Angeles Kings with assistant coach John Stevens serving as the interim guide for the National Hockey League club.

Murray had coached the Kings to consecutive playoff berth...

Hockey star Crosby out indefinitely with concussion issues

2011-12-12T16:30:37Z

National Hockey League superstar Sidney Crosby, who has played only eight games since returning from a 10-month layoff after a concussion, is back off the ice indefinitely.

The 24-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins center said Monday that he has suffered a return of the prob...

Kings fire coach in midst of four-game skid

2011-12-12T16:00:30Z

(Reuters) - The slumping Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Terry Murray and named assistant John Stevens as interim coach, the Reuters) - The slumping Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Terry Murray and named assistant John Stevens as interim coach, the Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is out indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms and there is no timetable for his return, the National Hockey League

Blackhawks get late goals to score OT win over

2011-12-11T22:30:08Z

(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks scored two late goals to claim a 3-2 overtime victory over the San Jose Sharks Sunday.

Chicago's Patrick Sharp netted his second consecutive game...

Blackhawks get late goals to score OT win over Sharks

2011-12-11T19:30:10Z

(Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks scored two late goals to claim a 3-2 overtime victory over the San Jose Sharks Sunday.

The Sharks (15-10-2) took early control through Jamie McGinn...

High-flying Red Wings ground fatigued Jets

2011-12-10T22:00:13Z

(Reuters) - The Detroit Red Wings continued their strong run of form with a lopsided 7-1 win over the fatigued Winnipeg Jets Saturday.

The Red Wings, who have won eight of their last 10 games, were 1-0 down in the first minute of the game before they pounce...

Capitals power surge short circuits Maple Leafs

2011-12-09T21:30:09Z

(Reuters) - Washington defenseman Dennis Wideman scored three power-play goals to record his first NHL hat-trick and lead the Capitals to a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday.

The Capitals scored all four of their...

Flyers' captain Pronger suffering "concussion-like"

2011-12-09T21:00:21Z

(Reuters) - Philadelphia Flyers' captain Chris Pronger will be out of action indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms the National Hockey League team said on Friday.

Panthers show they are for real with win at Bruins

2011-12-08T20:00:12Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Florida Panthers proved they can compete with the very best in the National Hockey League with a 2-0 win at defending Stanl...

Red Wings Oilers Hockey

2011-01-04T21:31:24Z

Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood, right, deflects a shot from Edmonton Oilers' Sam Gagner during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O'Reilly (37), scores one past Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller (30), to give the Avalanche the lead 2-1 in the first period of an NHL Hockey game in

Blue Jackets Coyotes Hockey

2011-01-04T21:01:31Z

Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (18) scores a goal against Phoenix Coyotes' Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, during the second period of an Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, moves the puck on Tampa Bay Lightning's Adam Hall (18) and Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedma...

Wild Devils Hockey

2011-01-04T19:00:38Z

Minnesota Wild's Kyle Brodziak (21) and Brent Burns (8) compete for the puck against New Jersey Devils center Rod Pelley (10) during the second period of an

Professional Hockey

Kings give new coach Sutter a nervy winning start

Kadri call-up pays off for Leafs

Kadri call-up pays off for Maple Leafs

Penguins defenseman suspended for check to head

Canucks pass another West test with win over Wings

Canucks down Red Wings to pass another West test

Capitals end Predators' five-game win streak

Depleted Penguins survive Blackhawks onslaught

Penguins survive Blackhawks onslaught

Struggling Kings name Sutter as new coach