Hockey

Blackhawks place forward Craig Smith on IR with a nagging back injury

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks placed veteran forward Craig Smith on injured reserve on Thursday with a nagging back injury. Smith hasn't appeared in a game since he skated for more than 10 minutes during a 3-1 victory over Colorado on Jan. 8.

Jan 23, 2025 3:58 PM Read more >

Maple Leafs recall veteran goaltender Matt Murray from AHL, demote Dennis Hildeby

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs made a crease move Thursday. The club recalled veteran goaltender Matt Murray from the American Hockey League and demoted rookie Dennis Hildeby.

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'A beast': Fantilli nets hat trick for Blue Jackets in front of friends and family

TORONTO — Adam Fantilli joked he was paying to play Wednesday. With a convoy of supporters heading south to Scotiabank Arena from nearby Nobleton, Ont.

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Hurricanes take winning streak into home matchup with the Blue Jackets

Columbus Blue Jackets (23-18-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (29-16-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m.

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Lightning try to stop road losing streak, face the Blackhawks

Tampa Bay Lightning (25-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-4, in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m.

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Mercer scores 2 as Devils beat Bruins 5-1 to snap four-game skid

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night.

Jan 22, 2025 11:16 PM Read more >

Helenius gets 1st career goal, Kempe scores for 4th straight as Kings rally to beat Panthers 2-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Samuel Helenius and Adrian Kempe scored in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Wednesday night.

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Pionk scores in OT to lift Jets to 3-2 win over Avalanche

DENVER (AP) — Neal Pionk scored 17 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night.

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Adam Fantilli's first hat trick powers Blue Jackets past Maple Leafs 5-1

TORONTO — Adam Fantilli registered his first career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 28 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday.

Jan 22, 2025 10:26 PM Read more >

NHL linesman leaves game after collision with Toews

DENVER (AP) — Linesman Jonny Murray left in the third period after briefly returning following a second-period collision in the Avalanche game against Winnipeg on Wednesday night.

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