OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — While some hockey fans may be surprised by multiple celebrities facing off for a minority ownership stake in the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, experts who study the business of sport say the prospect stands to lift the team’s profile to new heights.
Stick-y business: NHL playoffs a showcase for savvy stickwork on offense and defense
May 10, 2023 GMTAlec Martinez remembers a time in his career when teams kept track of a stat less celebrated than goals and assists but arguably just as valuable.
"They called them ticks," the veteran Vegas defenseman said.
Carolina brings 3-1 lead into game 5 against New Jersey
May 10, 2023 GMTNew Jersey Devils (52-22-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Hurricanes -122, Devils +102; over/under is 5.5
Hurricanes have 5-goal 2nd, rout Devils 6-1 for 3-1 lead
May 10, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — All the Carolina Hurricanes needed to push the New Jersey Devils to the brink of elimination was a five-minute span in the second period where everything went right and the puck just kept going in.
ESPN’s Anderson apologizes for mocking Whitecloud’s name
May 9, 2023 GMTESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenseman's last name to toilet paper the previous night.
Surgery for Avs’ Landeskog, will miss 2nd straight season
May 9, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog may have sacrificed his injured right knee to hoist the Stanley Cup for the Colorado Avalanche. Now, he's willing to take an extreme step to try to play hockey again.
Inside NHL draft lottery Blackhawks won for Connor Bedard
May 9, 2023 GMTSECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the chance to select Connor Bedard long before Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly revealed it on national television.
Panthers host the Maple Leafs with 3-0 series lead
May 9, 2023 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (50-21-11, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (42-32-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Maple Leafs -125, Panthers +105; over/under is 6.5
Golden Knights visit the Oilers with 2-1 series lead
May 9, 2023 GMTVegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (50-23-9, second in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -189, Golden Knights +159; over/under is 7
Marchessault, Eichel lead Vegas to 5-1 win over Oilers
May 9, 2023 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights are used to shuffling goaltenders. When starter Laurent Brossoit had to leave with an injury early in their latest game, Adin Hill came in and led them to a win.
Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard
May 9, 2023 GMTSECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Connor Bedard is going to the Chicago Blackhawks thanks to a big win in the NHL draft lottery that could alter the future of the storied Original Six franchise.
NHL Draft Lottery Results
May 9, 2023 GMT1. Chicago Blackhawks
Down 3-0, Leafs’ Big 4 seeking breakthrough versus Panthers
May 8, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — It was almost automatic in every game this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Either Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Auston Matthews or John Tavares was going to score a goal.
Hurricanes visit the Devils with 2-1 series lead
May 8, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (52-22-8, second in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Devils -155, Hurricanes +132; over/under is 5.5
NHL’s Stars cancel watch party after Texas mall shooting
May 7, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars canceled a watch party that was planned during their road playoff game Sunday night in the plaza outside their home arena, which is less than 30 miles from a Texas outlet mall where an assailant killed eight people the previous day.
Edmonton, Vegas face off with series tied 1-1
May 7, 2023 GMTVegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (50-23-9, second in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -174, Golden Knights +148; over/under is 6.5
Rangers, coach Gerard Gallant part ways after 1st-round exit
May 6, 2023 GMTThe New York Rangers and coach Gerard Gallant are parting ways after losing in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
Florida takes 2-0 series lead into game 3 against Toronto
May 6, 2023 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (50-21-11, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (42-32-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Maple Leafs -130, Panthers +110; over/under is 6.5
Lightning sign F Eyssimont to a $1.6 million, 2-year deal
May 6, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) —
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Michael Eyssimont to a $1.6 million, two-year contract on Friday.
Eyssimont, 26, was acquired on March 1 from San Jose for forward Vladislav Namestnikov.
Dallas teen rookie Johnston lives with, learns from Pavelski
May 5, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars teenage rookie Wyatt Johnston is constantly asking questions and going over games with Joe Pavelski in all the time they spend together — which is most of the time.
The 19-year-old Johnston has been living all season with the Pavelski family, soaking up all he can from the veteran center who is twice his age at the rink or at home.
Vegas brings 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Edmonton
May 5, 2023 GMTEdmonton Oilers (50-23-9, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -125, Golden Knights +105; over/under is 6.5
Stanley Cup-winning Czech forward Petr Klima dies at 58
May 4, 2023 GMTPRAGUE (AP) — Czech forward Petr Klima, a Stanley Cup winner with the Edmonton Oilers in 1990, has died. He was 58.
The news was announced by HC Litvinov, the Czech club where he started his career in the 1981-82 season, and by Kadan, where he previously worked as the general manager.
Pavelski, Draisaitl each score 4 goals in NHL playoff games
May 4, 2023 GMTEdmonton's Leon Draisaitl and Dallas' Joe Pavelski made some history in the NHL playoffs, even if they couldn't really celebrate it.
Draisaitl and Pavelski became just the second pair of players to each score four goals in a playoff game on back-to-back days and the first in 35 years.
Carolina takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against New Jersey
May 4, 2023 GMTNew Jersey Devils (52-22-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Hurricanes -118, Devils -102; over/under is 5.5
Golden Knights overcome Draisaitl’s 4 goals, beat Oilers 6-4
May 4, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Ivan Barbashev scored two goals, including one that put Vegas ahead for good, and the Golden Knights overcame Leon Draisaitl’s four goals to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in Game 1 of the second-round series on Wednesday night.
Hurricanes top Devils 5-1 in Game 1 of 2nd round
May 4, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes spent the first period swarming the puck and closing just about any fleeting bit of open ice the New Jersey Devils could find.
It was a dominating start to their second-round playoff series — and the blueprint the Hurricanes know they must follow going forward.
NHL playoffs: Kraken, Panthers seek 2-0 leads on the road
May 3, 2023 GMTThe Seattle Kraken and Florida Panthers both had to quickly go from Game 7 victories on the road to starting their second rounds as visitors again just two days later.
The supposed underdogs carried momentum from those series clinchers into Game 1 wins against teams that had some extra rest.
Panthers bring 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Maple Leafs
May 3, 2023 GMTFlorida Panthers (42-32-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (50-21-11, second in the Atlantic Division)
Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Maple Leafs -189, Panthers +159; over/under is 6.5
Gourde gets OT goal, Kraken beat Stars despite Pavs’ 4 goals
May 3, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Yanni Gourde scored 12:17 into overtime with a quick shot after regathering a loose puck and the Seattle Kraken beat Dallas 5-4 in Game 1 of their second-round series Tuesday night, even as Joe Pavelski scored all four Stars goals in his return to their lineup.
Hurricanes, Devils meet in 2nd round of NHL playoffs
May 2, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes pushed through a first-round series in the Stanley Cup playoffs with enough time to let their injury-hit lineup recharge before facing their next opponent.
Lightning’s Vasilevskiy says he struggled with big workload
May 2, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy doesn't know if the heavy workload over the past four seasons is to blame.
But the two-time Stanley Cup-winning Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender feels as if his body let him down in the second half of the season.
The race to the Stanley Cup filled with first-round chaos
May 2, 2023 GMTChaos is usually the name of the game in the first round of the NHL playoffs, with eight series rolling and plenty of upsets.
Brossoit rises from AHL, injuries to Vegas’ starting goalie
May 2, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Chants of “You're a backup!” came at Vegas Golden Knights goalie Laurent Brossoit during Game 4 at Winnipeg in front of the same Jets fans who not that long ago cheered him on.
Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg in mix to buy Ottawa’s NHL team?
May 1, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — There appears to be celebrity interest in buying the Ottawa Senators, the National Hockey League team for sale in Canada's capital city.
Injuries, Kraken derail Avs’ quest for back-to-back titles
May 1, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Cale Makar remained at his locker in full uniform — skates still laced — for quite a while after the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated from the playoffs.
The standout defenseman just wasn’t ready to move on from a tumultuous season filled with a rash of injuries and other quirky occurrences.
AP Interview: Owner Vincent Viola talks Panthers, Forte
May 1, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Vincent Viola has a problem. It’s a good problem.
Viola is one of the owners of Forte, the presumed favorite for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. He also owns the Florida Panthers, who just knocked off the favorites to win the Stanley Cup.
New York visits New Jersey in game 7 of the first round
May 1, 2023 GMTNew York Rangers (47-22-13, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (52-22-8, second in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Devils -120, Rangers +100; over/under is 5.5
Panthers oust record-setting Bruins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
May 1, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are done, with a long offseason to think about their failure to capitalize on the greatest regular season in NHL history.
The Florida Panthers are moving on, thrown right into their second-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs beginning Tuesday night.
Hungry Maple Leafs finally get over hump, win playoff series
April 30, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs are eager to leave nearly two decades of playoff futility behind them.
Seizing an opportunity to prove they're no longer a team that falls short at the most important time of the year, the Leafs ended an 11-game losing streak in elimination games and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in overtime Saturday night.
Florida visits Boston in game 7 of the first round
April 30, 2023 GMTFlorida Panthers (42-32-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (65-12-5, first in the Atlantic Division)
Boston; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Bruins -239, Panthers +196; over/under is 6
Oilers advance to second round with 5-4 victory over Kings
April 30, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The shortest player on the Edmonton Oilers roster had their biggest goal Saturday night.
Kailer Yamamoto scored with 3:02 remaining for his first point of the series as the Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Tavares scores in OT as Leafs beat Lightning to advance
April 30, 2023 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — John Tavares scored 4:35 into overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Saturday night for their first NHL playoff series win in nearly two decades.
Hurricanes overcome injuries to reach 2nd round of playoffs
April 29, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are making a habit of winning at least one postseason series. This time, they did it while missing some key players.
Paul Stastny scored six minutes into overtime Friday night and the Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 6 to move on to the second round for the third straight year and fourth in the last five.
Oilers try to clinch first round series over the Kings in game 6
April 29, 2023 GMTEdmonton Oilers (50-23-9, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (47-25-10, third in the Pacific Division)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -172, Kings +145; over/under is 6.5
Maple Leafs bring 3-2 series lead into game 6 against the Lightning
April 29, 2023 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (50-21-11, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46-30-6, third in the Atlantic Division)
Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Lightning -109, Maple Leafs -111; over/under is 6.5
Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken
April 29, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — It took six games of these playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche to finally look the part of a defending Stanley Cup champion.
Colorado’s reward? A trip back home for Game 7 and the chance to dispatch the pesky Seattle Kraken.
Tkachuk, Panthers beat Bruins 7-5 to force Game 7
April 29, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, Eetu Luostarinen put Florida ahead to stay with 5:38 left in what was a crazed third period, and the Panthers forced a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series by beating the Boston Bruins 7-5 on Friday night.
Stastny’s OT goal sends Hurricanes past Isles into 2nd round
April 29, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — As Paul Stastny approached the goal line in the corner, he just decided to fling it toward the net.
It went in, and the Carolina Hurricanes are moving on to the second round of the playoffs again.
Tampa Bay visits New York in Eastern Conference action
April 28, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (45-27-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (39-30-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -115, Lightning -105; over/under is 5.5
Bruins aim to clinch series win against the Panthers
April 28, 2023 GMTBoston Bruins (65-12-5, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (42-32-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Bruins -178, Panthers +151; over/under is 6
Carolina tries to clinch series win over New York
April 28, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (52-21-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (42-31-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -120, Hurricanes -100; over/under is 5.5
Stars visit the Wild with 3-2 series lead
April 28, 2023 GMTDallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (46-25-11, third in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Wild -114, Stars -106; over/under is 5.5
Devils aim to clinch series win over the Rangers
April 28, 2023 GMTNew Jersey Devils (52-22-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (47-22-13, third in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Rangers -125, Devils +105; over/under is 5.5
Sharks play the Avalanche after Labanc’s 2-goal showing
April 27, 2023 GMTColorado Avalanche (45-24-6, first in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (22-39-15, seventh in the Pacific Division)
San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Colorado Avalanche after Kevin Labanc's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Sharks' 4-3 overtime loss.
Panthers host the Senators on 4-game win streak
April 27, 2023 GMTOttawa Senators (37-34-7, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (40-31-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers come into a matchup with the Ottawa Senators as winners of four consecutive games.
Edmonton brings 5-game win streak into matchup with Anaheim
April 27, 2023 GMTEdmonton Oilers (45-23-9, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (23-44-10, eighth in the Pacific Division)
Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -361, Ducks +285; over/under is 7
Hurricanes look to keep win streak alive, visit the Predators
April 27, 2023 GMTCarolina Hurricanes (50-18-9, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (39-30-8, fifth in the Central Division)
Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Nashville Predators.
Montreal brings losing streak into game against Washington
April 27, 2023 GMTWashington Capitals (34-34-9, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (30-42-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens take on the Washington Capitals after losing four straight games.