Hockey

'We're a resilient group': Edmonton Oilers look to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss

LOS ANGELES — Late rallies are nothing new for the Edmonton Oilers. Not every game has a fairy tale ending, though, where the team overcomes a multi-goal deficit to celebrate a win. After falling behind 4-0 to the L.A.

Apr 22, 2025 11:33 AM Read more >

Sabres hire Jake Vernon to oversee ticketing, sponsorships to help generate revenue

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres added to their business office on Tuesday by hiring Jake Vernon as their chief commercial officer. Vernon will oversee ticketing and sponsorship operations, and report to CEO Pete Guelli, the team announced.

Apr 22, 2025 10:42 AM Read more >

After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM

After firing coach Dan Bylsma, the Seattle Kraken have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, with assistant Jason Botterill taking over day-to-day responsibilities.

Apr 22, 2025 10:14 AM Read more >

Devils won't have injured defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon for Game 2 against Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New Jersey Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon are out with injuries for Tuesday night's Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Devils won't have injured defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon for Game 2 against Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New Jersey Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon are out with injuries for Tuesday night's Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Apr 22, 2025 9:53 AM Read more >

Frozen Four or NHL playoffs, stage not too big for Wild 19-year-old Zeev Buium

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zeev Buium was trying to help lead Denver to the NCAA's Frozen Four championship less than two weeks ago. On Sunday night, he made his NHL debut for the Minnesota Wild. As a 19-year-old. In a playoff game.

Apr 22, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >

Capitals host the Canadiens with 1-0 series lead

Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -197, Canadiens +163; over/under is 5.

Apr 22, 2025 2:12 AM Read more >

Kings host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead

Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -133, Oilers +113; over/under is 5.

Apr 22, 2025 2:12 AM Read more >

Avalanche and Stars tied 1-1 heading into game 3

Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -167, Stars +140; over/under is 6.

Apr 22, 2025 2:12 AM Read more >

Colin Blackwell gets his chance and rises to occasion for Stars with OT winner in NHL playoffs

DALLAS (AP) — Colin Blackwell was hoping for another crack at the playoffs when he signed with the Dallas Stars in free agency last summer. This is his sixth team in seven NHL seasons, and he had only been in the postseason one other time.

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