The Canadian Press

Hynes, Predators Win 6-5 in Shootout in Return to New Jersey

The Canadian Press | January 31, 2020

NEWARK, N.J. — Filip Forsberg and Matt Duchene scored in a shootout, and the Nashville Predators gave coach John Hynes a win against his former team with a wild 6-5…

Gallagher Scores in Return, Canadiens Beat Sabres 3-1

The Canadian Press | January 30, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ilya Kovalchuk and Brendan Gallagher scored in a span of 2:16 early in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on Thursday…

Rookie Elvis Merzlikins Shines for Streaking Blue Jackets

The Canadian Press | January 30, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just before he heads to the tunnel after a win, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins gets a running start and leaps into the arms of captain…

Sharks’ Tomas Hertl out for Season With Knee Injury

The Canadian Press | January 30, 2020

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tomas Hertl will miss the rest of the season for the San Jose Sharks with a serious knee injury. The Sharks said Thursday that Hertl tore…

Hughes, Virtanen Lead Streaking Canucks Past Sharks, 5-2

The Canadian Press | January 30, 2020

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist, Jake Virtanen put Vancouver ahead and the first-place Canucks scored four unanswered goals in the third period to extend their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the San Jose S…

Monahan Scores Shootout Winner as Flames Edge Rival Oilers 4-3

The Canadian Press | January 30, 2020

EDMONTON — Sean Monahan scored the shootout winner as the Calgary Flames snapped a two-game skid with a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
Andrew Mangiapane had a pair of goals and Elias Lindholm also scored for the Flames, who improved…

Henrique Scores Twice to Lead Anaheim Over Arizona 4-2

The Canadian Press | January 30, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adam Henrique scored twice, Carter Rowney had a short-handed goal and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Hampus Lindholm also scored for the Ducks, who have won three of four. Derek Grant added two …

Marner Sets up First 2 Goals, Maple Leafs Beat Stars 5-3

The Canadian Press | January 29, 2020

DALLAS — Mitchell Marner set up the first two goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept up their high-scoring ways on the road to beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 on…

Predators Make up for Mistakes, Come Back to Beat Capitals 5-4

The Canadian Press | January 29, 2020

WASHINGTON — The Nashville Predators showed some promise amid a disappointing season by beating the Washington Capitals 5-4 Wednesday night in a weird game that featured a bad goaltender turnover…

NHL Notebook: Coaching Carousel Has Seen 7 Dismissed in 2019-20

The Canadian Press | January 29, 2020

Bruce Cassidy watched from afar as coach after NHL coach was shown the door. A lot of good ones, too. All in the span of eight weeks. It started when the Toronto…

Sabres Goalie Ullmark out 3-4 Weeks; Johansson Promoted

The Canadian Press | January 29, 2020

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres starting goalie Linus Ullmark will miss between three and four weeks with an injury to his right leg. The team issued the update without revealing…

Goalapalooza: Offence Coming From Everywhere Around NHL

The Canadian Press | January 29, 2020

Alain Nasreddine watched New York Rangers defencemen go to the front of the net and hang out below the goal line. It wasn’t like this back in his playing days.…