Hockey

Leafs veteran Max Pacioretty set to join Battle of Ontario after long layoff

OTTAWA — Max Pacioretty politely declined to answer the question.

Apr 24, 2025 11:37 AM Read more >

Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

LONDON — A London, Ont., court is hearing legal arguments today in the sex assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.

Apr 24, 2025 10:38 AM Read more >

Canadiens in 2-0 hole after hard-fought losses: 'Margin of error is so slim'

WASHINGTON — The Montreal Canadiens know they’re close to beating the Washington Capitals, but Juraj Slafkovsky believes anything short of their very best won’t be enough. "There's always something lacking.

Apr 24, 2025 10:07 AM Read more >

Special teams struggles costing Edmonton Oilers in playoff battle with L.A. Kings

LOS ANGELES — There's been one stark difference in the battle between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings this post-season: special teams.

Apr 24, 2025 9:39 AM Read more >

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returns to lineup for Game 3 after missing 3 years with knee injury

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog played out this moment Wednesday night in his mind again and again while working his back. His return was everything he envisioned, too.

Apr 24, 2025 8:40 AM Read more >

Carolina brings 2-0 lead into game 3 against New Jersey

Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (42-33-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -165, Devils +139; over/under is 5.

Apr 24, 2025 2:11 AM Read more >

Kings visit the Oilers with 2-0 series lead

Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -135, Kings +115; over/under is 5.

Apr 24, 2025 2:11 AM Read more >

Oilers face another playoff test after playing awful defense in back-to-back losses to LA Kings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers know how to perform when they're facing playoff series deficits. After all, they went down 0-3 last summer in the Stanley Cup Final and still nearly won it all in Game 7.

Apr 24, 2025 12:52 AM Read more >

Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday night to seize a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stan

Apr 24, 2025 12:07 AM Read more >

Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

DENVER (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a contest that featured the return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog.

Apr 23, 2025 11:59 PM Read more >