Hockey

Islanders play the Penguins after Gauthier's 2-goal showing

New York Islanders (17-9-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (17-13-4, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 6 p.m.

Dec 31, 2023 2:11 AM Read more >

McDavid shines in 600th game with goal, assist as Oilers tip Kings 3-2 in shootout

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday night.

Dec 31, 2023 12:06 AM Read more >

Artemi Panarin scores 3 times as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored three goals, Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves on his 28th birthday, and the NHL-leading New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night.

Dec 30, 2023 11:47 PM Read more >

Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes hold off Maple Leafs 3-2 for third consecutive win

TORONTO (AP) — Sebastian Aho had one goal and two assists in leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Michael Bunting and Seth Jarvis also scored for Carolina.

Dec 30, 2023 9:42 PM Read more >

Visiting Hurricanes hold off struggling Leafs 3-2 for third consecutive win

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs held their own Saturday, at least in even-strength play. Sebastian Aho had one goal and two assists in helping lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the struggling Leafs.

Dec 30, 2023 9:29 PM Read more >

Luostarinen scores twice, surging Panthers beat Canadiens 4-1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Eetu Luostarinen scored a pair of power-play goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to four games.

Dec 30, 2023 9:20 PM Read more >

Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby score as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins top the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Saturday night. Malkin scored his 14th of the season on the power play. He also set up Drew O’Connor’s fourth of the year.

Dec 30, 2023 9:06 PM Read more >

Panarin has hat trick, Shesterkin makes 34 saves on 28th birthday, and Rangers beat Lightning 5-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored three goals, Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves on his 28th birthday, and the NHL-leading New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night.

Dec 30, 2023 8:41 PM Read more >

David Pastrnak and Kevin Shattenkirk each score twice to lift Bruins over Devils 5-2

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored two of Boston’s four second-period goals, Kevin Shattenkirk recorded his 100th and 101st career goals and the Boston Bruins rallied for a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.

Dec 30, 2023 8:40 PM Read more >

Josi scores and Askarov gets his 1st NHL win as the Predators beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout

WASHINGTON (AP) — While the Nashville Predators were celebrating a 3-2 shootout victory that ended their three-game losing streak, Juuse Saros skated over to retrieve the puck for fellow goaltender Yaroslav Askarov.

Dec 30, 2023 8:37 PM Read more >