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Nylander 'going to be a career Leaf,' says Babcock
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 12:31am - 01 Dec 2018

Does Babcock Have Crystal Balls? We'll Find Out Soon Enough, Whether We Care Or Not.

William Nylander should be a Toronto Maple Leafs player for a long time if he signs a contract, coach Mike Babcock said Thursday. "I'll tell you again, this is what I think, and it's just what I think," Babcock said. " [General manager] Kyle [Dubas] and I talk about this every day so I'm up to date on what's going on. There's lots of opinion out there. Let's not confuse opinion and facts; we think Willy is going to be here. We think Willy is going to be here for a long time. We think he's going to be a career Leaf. That's what we think, that's what we believe."
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Karlsson braces for emotional first trip to face S
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 7:16pm - 28 Nov 2018

Pretty Sure They'll Cheer, Erik. Karlsson Readies For First Return To Ottawa With Sharks On Saturday

BUFFALO -- Erik Karlsson isn't sure if there will be cheers, tears or a combination of both when he faces his former team for the first time on Saturday.How will the fans react to him? How will he react to them?"It's going to be fun, different, weird, I'm sure," the San Jose Sharks defenseman said Monday about returning to play the Ottawa Senators. "We'll see what the emotions will be.
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Hitchcock's culture change paying early dividends
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:36pm - 28 Nov 2018

In His Defense. Hitchcock Is Changing Oilers' Focus

Connor McDavid has little concern that a focus on flair and offensive firepower appear to be out the window for the Edmonton Oilers under new coach Ken Hitchcock.
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Matthews to return for Maple Leafs
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 6:34pm - 28 Nov 2018

Back In The Fold. Matthews To Return Against San Jose

Auston Matthews said he's ready to return to the lineup when the Toronto Maple Leafs play the San Jose Sharks at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET; SN, TVAS, NBCSCA, NHL.TV), but is awaiting clearance from the medical staff.
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Facts and Figures: Ovechkin scores goal No. 625 wi
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 1:26am - 28 Nov 2018

Movin' On Up. OV Tied With Sakic And Iginla For 15th On All-Time List.

Alex Ovechkin reached another NHL milestone when he scored the empty-net goal that sealed the Washington Capitals' 4-1 win against the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on Monday.
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Boeser will return for Canucks against Kings
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 1:13am - 28 Nov 2018

Fit For The Kings

VANCOUVER -- Brock Boeser will be in the lineup for the Vancouver Canucks when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday (10 p.m. ET; SNP, FS-W, NHL.TV) after missing more than three weeks with a groin injury.
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Connolly, Carlson lift Capitals past Rangers for f
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:29am - 25 Nov 2018

Homesick. Rangers' Winning Streak At MSG Ends At Seven.

NEW YORK -- Brett Connolly scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period to help the Washington Capitals extend their winning streak to five games by defeating the New York Rangers 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
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Avalanche rally past Stars for fourth straight win
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:26am - 25 Nov 2018

Stars On Ice. Dallas Continues To Struggle As Avs Bury Them Late.

Mikko Rantanen scored with 1:56 left in the third period, and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 win against the Dallas Stars at Pepsi Center on Saturday.
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Bruins turn back rally, hand Canadiens fourth stra
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:23am - 25 Nov 2018

Backes To The Future. Bruins Score On OT Power Play

MONTREAL -- John Moore scored a power-play goal with 2:57 remaining in the third period to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Saturday.
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Blackhawks rally past Panthers in OT, end road ski
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:17am - 25 Nov 2018

Down, But Not Out.

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Erik Gustafsson scored at 2:32 of overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied to end an eight-game road losing streak with a 5-4 victory against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center on Saturday.
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Islanders score on first two shots, defeat Hurrica
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:15am - 25 Nov 2018

Isles' Have A Friend In Carolina. Beat 'Canes For Third Straight Time

Josh Bailey had a goal and an assist, and Thomas Greiss made 26 saves to help the New York Islanders to a 4-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes at Barclays Center on Saturday.
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Golden Knights score six, blank Sharks for third s
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:13am - 25 Nov 2018

Not A Good Knight For Sharks At The Tank

LAS VEGAS -- Marc-Andre Fleury made 33 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the San Jose Sharks 6-0 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.
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Guentzel hat trick sparks Penguins past Blue Jacke
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:10am - 25 Nov 2018

Penguins' Guentzel Scores Three As Pittsburgh Prevails Over Blue Jackets

PITTSBURGH -- Jake Guentzel scored his first NHL regular-season hat trick to help the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday.
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Canucks defeat Kings to end eight-game losing stre
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:08am - 25 Nov 2018

Canucks Top Kings In L.A.

LOS ANGELES -- Elias Pettersson had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks ended an eight-game losing streak with a 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on Saturday.
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Petersen, Kings shut out Blues; Yeo fired by St. L
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 9:17am - 20 Nov 2018

A Night Of Firsts And Lasts In St. Louis

ST. LOUIS -- Calvin Petersen made 29 saves for his first NHL shutout, and Matt Luff scored his first NHL goal for the Los Angeles Kings in a 2-0 win against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Monday.
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Holtby, Eller lift Capitals past Canadiens in OT
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 9:13am - 20 Nov 2018

Red Ellert In Montreal

MONTREAL -- Braden Holtby made 22 saves in relief and Lars Eller scored 3:34 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 5-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Monday.
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Flames score seven in win against Golden Knights
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 9:02am - 20 Nov 2018

Lucky Number Seven. Flames Win Big Against Golden Knights

CALGARY -- Matthew Tkachuk had two goals and two assists, and Johnny Gaudreau had one goal and three assists to help the Calgary Flames to a 7-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday.
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Maple Leafs rally past Blue Jackets, win fourth st
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:59am - 20 Nov 2018

You're Going To Help Us, Mr. Andersen. Whether You Want To Or Not. Freddie Takes The Red Pill And It's Wonderful.

Zach Hyman scored twice in the third period, including the tie-breaking goal with 4:22 remaining, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena on Monday.
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Chytil scores in fourth straight game to help Rang
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@sportsa · Ice Hockey · 8:51am - 20 Nov 2018

Too Much MSG. Stars Fall Short In New York.

Filip Chytil scored for the fourth straight game when the New York Rangers extended their home winning streak to six games with a 2-1 victory against the Dallas Stars at Madison Square Garden on Monday.