Hockey

'Resilient' Vancouver Canucks pull off comeback, top Nashville Predators 4-3 in OT

NASHVILLE — Before the playoffs began, Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet asked some of his players to pick a word to describe their team. They chose resilience.

Apr 28, 2024 8:19 PM Read more >

The Canucks now 3-1 this postseason with different goalie winning each game

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Injuries have forced the Vancouver Canucks to change goalies now for a third time in their first four playoff games.

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Jets forward Namestnikov hospitalized after taking puck to side of the head

DENVER — Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was hospitalized Sunday after taking a slapshot to the side of the head during the third period of the Jets' 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

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Oilers recall Jack Campbell, Philip Broberg from AHL affiliate Bakersfield

LOS ANGELES — The Edmonton Oilers are adding depth for the playoffs by recalling goaltender Jack Campbell and defenceman Philip Broberg from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors.

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Stars breathe new life into series with the Golden Knights entering Game 4

LAS VEGAS (AP) — An NBA adage is a playoff series doesn't genuinely begin until a home team loses. The NHL first-round playoffs series between Vegas and Dallas might not truly start until a home team wins.

Apr 28, 2024 5:29 PM Read more >

Nichushkin scores hat trick to lead Avalanche to 5-1 win, leaving Jets on the brink

DENVER — Winnipeg head coach Rick Bowness referred to the term "self-inflicted" on six occasions Sunday after the Jets dropped a 5-1 decision to Colorado that left his team in must-win mode.

Apr 28, 2024 4:52 PM Read more >

Hit parade: Players throwing their weight around in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Oilers captain Connor McDavid took a big hit from Kings forward Quinton Byfield along the boards. Edmonton winger Zach Hyman steamrolled Los Angeles centre Phillip Danault in the same series.

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Desperate Maple Leafs look to stay alive as Matthews' illness lingers ahead of Game 5

TORONTO — Auston Matthews gave everything he had for two periods.

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David Rittich gets the start in goal for Los Angeles in Game 4 against Edmonton

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — David Rittich will be the starting goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of their first-round NHL playoffs series against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night. Rittich replaces Cam Talbot, who had a 5.

Apr 28, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

It's National Superhero and Bravehearts Day, which seems fitting for the NHL teams looking for extra efforts and playoff victories today.

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