Ward off to a hot start with the Flames

Elias Lindholm scored the game-winner late in the third period, then added an empty netter, to lead the Calgary Flames to 3-1 victory on Saturday night over the Ottawa Senators.

Akim Aliu hires law firm that represents former NFLer Colin Kaepernick

Former NHLer Akim Aliu will be represented by the same law firm that represents former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday.

J.T. gives T.O. it's 3rd win in their last 4 games under Keefe

John Tavares scored his 10th goal of the season at 1:45 of overtime and picked up his 400th NHL assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.

Ice hockey coach resigns over past racial comments

Bill Peters, the head coach for Canada's Calgary Flames, is accused of racism by a former player.

Meeting between NHL, Bill Peters 'likely to occur'

As we wait for Calgary to finish its investigation into Bill Peters’ conduct, it appears the coach will also have to explain himself to the NHL.

Flames manufacture a positive moment in the midst of a very tough day for Calgary

Elias Lindholm scored on a wraparound 1:17 into overtime to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

The wheels are coming off in MotorCity

Andreas Johnsson had two goals and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs routed the skidding Detroit Red Wings 6-0 on Wednesday night for their third straight win under new coach Sheldon Keefe.

Bruins continue their dominance over the Sens

Zdeno Chara scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Boston Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 Wednesday night.

Canucks lose at crazy 8's in Pittsburgh

Kris Letang capped a wild comeback, scoring the deciding goal with 3:06 to play, and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied with six goals in the third period to beat the Vancouver Canucks 8-6 on Wednesday night.

Peters out as coach of the Calgary Flames

Bill Peters made his first public comments on the Akim Aliu racism allegations Wednesday night, expressing his regrets and taking responsibility for what he said.

How Canucks' J.T. Miller is leading by example on and off ice

As in so many Vancouver Canuck games this season, J.T. Miller seemed to be involved in everything during his team’s 2-1 loss in Philadelphia.

Out of the saddle. Things aren't smelling so good in Cowtown as the Peters allegations mount

The Calgary Flames have announced that head coach Bill Peters won't coach on Wednesday night in Buffalo after recent allegations made by former player Akim Aliu on social media.

Lightning's Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Sabres' Dahlin

Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Erik Cernak has been suspended two games for elbowing Buffalo Sabres defenceman Rasmus Dahlin.

Canadiens searching for answers after giving up 14 golas in 2 games.

David Pastrnak scored his second hat trick of the season to give the conference-leading Boston Bruins an 8-1 beatdown over the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday night.

Pain, agony and 'years of duress': How hockey wives are fighting back over players' chronic brain injuries | CBC News

Wives of some retired hockey enforcers are in their own fight, taking on the NHL and commissioner Gary Bettman, seeking an acknowledgement of a link between fights and head injuries on the ice and long-term effects like degenerative brain disease.

Markstrom creates a great family memory in the wake of tragedy

The Washington Capitals honoured people suffering from cancer before their game against the Vancouver Canucks. But every day for the rest of his life could be Hockey Fights Cancer Day for Jacob Markstrom.

Canadiens make costly mistakes in a huge loss to the Rangers

Jacob Trouba scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the New York Rangers overcame a four-goal deficit to stun the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 on Saturday night.

Blues' Bortuzzo to have hearing for cross-checking Predators' Arvidsson

St. Louis Blues defenceman Robert Bortuzzo will have a hearing for a cross-checking penalty he took against the Nashville Predators Saturday.

Barrie and the Leafs beat Kadri and the Avs

Tyson Barrie had a goal and an assist in his return to Colorado, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-3 victory over the Avalanche on Saturday night.

Dynamic duo do it again to lead the Oilers over the Knights

Connor McDavid scored two goals, Leon Draisaitl had three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday.

McDavid banks points despite loss to Kings

Tyler Toffoli had two goals and an assist to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Dunn, Dunn, Done......

Jordan Binnington stopped 40 shots for his sixth career shutout and Oskar Sundqvist scored twice to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 5-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

Five and a shorty give the 'Nucks a much needed win in Smashville

Bo Horvat scored one of Vancouver's five power-play goals, and the Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 6-3 on Thursday night to stop a three-game slide.

So far so good for Brodie after medical scare

The Calgary Flames say they are optimistic defenceman T.J. Brodie will return to game action soon.

Stars' continue to shine bright n Dallas

Jamie Benn backhanded a tiebreaking goal with 4:21 left and the rolling Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 Thursday night after blowing a three-goal lead.

First time's a charm for Keefe and the Leafs

Tyson Barrie scored his first goal of the season and Pierre Engvall got the first of his career to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.

Donald Brashear gets hired by hockey club after stint at Tim Hortons

​This is a great story of perseverance!

Want to buy a piece of hockey history? Pond where sport began up for sale | CBC News

The pond where many believe Canada's favourite sport was born is up for sale. Long Pond is on the market for $1.38 million, a deal that includes roughly 6 surrounding hectares — not to mention the bragging rights that come with being the "cradle of hockey."

Don't dream it's over......

The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association's latest barn-storming stop will be back in Toronto and feature six teams.

Habs honour Carbonneau for his Hall of Fame career

Last year, Danault received the seventh-most votes for the Selke — a sign more and more people are starting to recognize what makes him such a vital player to Montreal. In Wednesday’s game, most of the signs were there.

King Henrik stops the bleeding in New York

Artemi Panarin scored twice, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the short-handed Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday night.

Lucky #13 for rookie Pageau as Sens top the Habs

Brady Tkachuk scored 38 seconds into overtime to give the visiting Ottawa Senators a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night in the second game of a back-to-back for both teams.

NHLPA files grievance challenging Dustin Byfuglien’s suspension

The NHLPA has filed a grievance challenging Dustin Byfuglien’s suspension, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Turning over a new Leaf in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe.

Star struck. Canucks get crushed in the Big D

There was nothing redeeming about this game for the Canucks, who had comforted themselves early in the slump with how well they were still playing while losing. In Tuesday's 6-1 loss to St. Louis, they lost while looking awful at the start and awful at the end.

Hellebuyck and the Jets are lovin' life on the road

Patrik Laine and Nikolaj Ehlers scored, Connor Hellebuyck made 38 saves and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Tuesday night.

McDavid ends Sharks six game feeding frenzy

Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists for his third straight game with at least three points, Leon Draisaitl extended his point streak to 13 games and the Edmonton Oilers snapped the San Jose Sharks' six-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.

Fleury comes up golden as the Leafs struggle for points

Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 saves for his 450th win, including a diving stop late in the game, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Much of the same from Ron MacLean. He goes one direction, Don goes another. You decide.....

Ron MacLean addresses the end of Coach's Corner and Don Cherry stepping down from his role with Hockey Night in Canada.

Canucks come back late and grab a much needed point against the surging Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon scored his second goal of the game 27 seconds into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 Saturday night.

Buffalo ride Eichel and his 4 point night to a big win over Sens

Jack Eichel scored four goals to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

Canadiens squander lead at home and fall 4-3 to Jersey

Kyle Palmieri scored in overtime as the New Jersey Devils completed the comeback to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday night.

Kuemper gives no quarter as he leads the 'Yotes over the Flames

Darcy Kuemper stopped 35 shots and slammed an opponent to the ice during a brawl in the second period, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Calgary Flames 3-0 Saturday.

Questions starting to sprout in Leaf-land after another dismal performance

Dominik Kahun had two goals and an assist on Saturday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1.

Hayley Wickenheiser 'changed the game' on her way to Hockey Hall of Fame | CBC Sports

Hayley Wickenheiser will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. Not bad for a girl who used to slink into the arena, hoping to go unnoticed, to play a game that belonged, at the time, to boys and men.

Stars starting to shine after a dismal start to the season

Tyler Seguin scored a goal and added an assist as the Dallas Stars defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 Thursday night for their sixth win in seven games.

Brodie recovering at home after frightening medical incident during practice

TJ Brodie, who collapsed and experienced an on-ice episode during the Calgary Flames' practice on Thursday, has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home, the team announced.

Lightning sets team record after crushing Rangers 9-3

Steven Stamkos scored his 399th career goal and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the New York Rangers 9-3 on Thursday night.

Laine and Brossoit lead Jets to big win over Panthers

Mark Scheifele scored late in the third period to lift the Winnipeg Jets over the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Thursday night.

Colorado hit by a McDavid avalanche

Connor McDavid topped his career-best single-game points mark during with six during the first two periods of his club's win against the Avalanche Thursday night.

Paralysed hockey player moves leg after surgery

Ryan Straschnitzki was injured in the deadly April 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

End of an era. Don Cherry comments on his firing by Sportsnet

Hockey broadcaster Don Cherry has suggested that he was given an opportunity to stay with Sportsnet after making widely derided comments about immigrants and poppies.

Avs' finish their home stand with a win, now head out for five on the road.

Cale Makar had two goals and Pavel Francouz stopped 39 shots to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Capital punishment. League's best continue to rack up the points with another win

Evgeny Kuznetsov scored his sixth goal of the season and unleashed his famous flapping bird celebration for the first time this season to help Washington beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 Saturday night in a meeting of the 2018 Stanley Cup finalists.

Two in four helps the Sens outpace the 'Canes

The Ottawa Senators scored three first-period goals and Anders Nilsson made 38 saves in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.

Second place Blues win their seventh in a row over the Flames

David Perron had two points including the overtime winner as the St. Louis Blues extended their winning streak to seven games on Saturday night with 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.

Shea Paris!!

Defenceman Shea Weber scored two power-play goals as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Saturday.

Pens end their losing streak against 'Hawks but lose Sid the Kid in the process

Pittsburgh Penguins star centre Sidney Crosby suffered a lower-body injury in the third period of the team's 3-2 shootout win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday and did not return.

Leafs' lost both the game and Marner

Sean Couturier scored the winner in the shootout as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.

2022 Olympics in Beijing mired in Red Tape from an NHL perspective

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed during Friday's pregame press conference in Sweden that he met with International Ice Hockey Federation president René Fasel, but said there is currently "no news to report" when it comes to the NHL's Olympic participation.

Jets continue dominance over suddenly docile Canucks

Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets handed the Vancouver Canucks their third straight loss with a 4-1 victory on Friday.

Fabbri finds his wings in Detroit

Robby Fabbri scored twice in his first game with Detroit and the Red Wings beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 Friday night to snap a four-game skid.

Trickle down effect helps Oilers to a well needed victory

Alex Chiasson had a goal and an assist and Mikko Koskinen made 26 saves for the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday.

Home ice gives Sens the edge over struggling Kings

Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored in overtime as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Thursday

High flying Capitals beat the Panthers in O.T.

Tom Wilson scored two goals, including the overtime winner, and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 on Thursday night for their fifth consecutive victory.

Hanifin's three point night helps Flames top the Devils

Noah Hanifin had a goal and two assists on Thursday, and the Calgary Flames scored four times in the second period en route to a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

Canucks lose the game and Tanev in the Windy City

CHICAGO — The Vancouver Canucks came into Thursday’s meeting in the Windy City as one of the NHL’s hottest teams. The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the coldest.Still hard to wrap…

Sharks' Kane told to ante up by the Cosmopolitan

A Las Vegas Strip casino is suing San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane, alleging he failed to repay a $500,000 gambling debt racked up during a playoff series in Las Vegas last April.

Flyers pull off O.T. win despite stellar performance by Price

Sean Couturier flipped a shot from the slot that trickled past a surprised Carey Price just 55 seconds into overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

Avalanche get bad news despite 9 -4 win over Preds

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists in the Colorado Avalanche's win over the Nashville Predators before sitting out the third with an upper-body injury.

Toronto scores late and early for a comeback win against then Knights

John Tavares scored at 2:33 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on Thursday night.

3 on 0 down low gives the St. Louis a bizarre O.T. victory

Jaden Schwartz scored at 3:28 of overtime to give the St. Louis Blues a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

Bruins winning streak comes to an end on overturned call

Defenceman Victor Mete scored twice in a 5-4 win as the Montreal Canadiens handed the division-leading Boston Bruins a rare defeat on Tuesday night.

Flames burn red hot Dogs with overtime tally

Matthew Tkachuk scored the overtime winner for the Calgary Flames in a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday.

Matthews and Nylander pull a dirty thirty in the third

Auston Matthews and William Nylander scored 30 seconds apart in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angels Kings 3-1 on Tuesday night.

Red hot desert dogs top the Oilers in O.T.

Derek Stepan scored in overtime as the Arizona Coyotes came away with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

Preds crush the slumping Red Wings 6-1 at home

Nick Bonino scored the first of Nashville's five second-period goals, and the Predators easily dispatched the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 on Monday night.

Streaking Marchand tallies a handful of points in comeback win over Pens

Marchand's two goals — including the winner — and three assists helped Boston beat Pittsburgh, 6-4, at home on Monday night.

If you can make it there.....

Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored twice and Anders Nilsson stopped 32 shots as the Ottawa Senators routed the New York Rangers 6-2 Monday night for their first road win of the season.

Floundering Sharks can't beat tuned in Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck made 51 saves to hold off a furious San Jose attack and Nikolaj Ehlers scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:24 left to send the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the slumping Sharks on Friday night.

Canucks squander their opportunities and the Ducks' benefit from a rare Markstrom miscue

Ryan Getzlaf scored a breakaway goal 2:30 into overtime, and John Gibson made 39 saves in the Anaheim Ducks' 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night.

Jake Muzzin is out for personal reasons

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin won't be with the team as it travels to Philadelphia for Saturday's matchup against the Flyers. Head coach Mike Babcock told reporters the rearguard was out for "personal reasons."

Old school stories from someone who's lived 'em/

Don Van Massenhoven enjoyed a lengthy career as a respected NHL official. Through it all, his hometown of Strathroy, Ont., served as the foundation for his success.

Crosby vs McDavid : A tale of two phenoms

Whenever the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Edmonton Oilers, the game within the game is always going to be Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid.

Canucks' are hoping Hughes' injury not as serious as it could have been

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes left Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks and won't return after suffering a lower-body injury in the first period.

Isles' continue their assault on the East with yet another victory.

Anders Lee had a goal and two assists in New York's three-goal third period, and the Islanders beat the Tampa Lightning 5-2 Friday night for their eighth straight win.

Preds' Watson is on pace for 14 pts.......and $4.5 M

Watson, 27, was Nashville's first-round pick in the 2010 NHL draft. He entered Thursday night's game against the Calgary Flames with 65 points in 265 career NHL games, including a goal and an assist in 12 games this year.

Devils' Taylor Hall: 'We're kind of battling our own fans right now'

With big off-season additions, comes big expectations. And so far, the New Jersey Devils have yet to meet them.

That's truly ridiculous. Tkachuk's GWG is an absolute beauty.

Calgary rallied from a three-goal deficit and ended Nashville's four-game winning streak with a 6-5 OT win, thanks to a pair of big-time goals by Matthew Tkachuk.

Canucks' finish their 10 game segment at impressive 8-1-1

When Elias Pettersson is passing like he has in October, his goal-scoring hardly matters. But linemate Brock Boeser’s goals always matter.

Highly respected Hockey Hall of Famer Jim Gregory passes away at 83

Hockey Hall of Famer and former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Jim Gregory died Wednesday at the age of 83, says the National Hockey League.

Ducks' lose Manson with knee injury

Anaheim Ducks defenceman Josh Manson will miss the next five to 10 weeks with an Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) sprain.

Draisaitl takes over the NHL scoring lead in Oilers win.

Leon Draisaitl's two-goal, three-point night gave him a team-high 12 goals, and it helped the Oilers to a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Another twist in the Byfuglien story after he undergoes surgery

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien had surgery on for a high-ankle sprain and will not be available to play until the new year.

I take meds for my mental health. I wouldnt be here if I didnt.

“I take meds for my mental health. I wouldnt be here if i didnt. So for all of you shaming people about meds...would it be better for you if I was medication free, but took my own life? Would you come to my funeral and call me a hero? Stop shaming people into not taking them.”

Captain Kirk leads B.C. Sports Hall of Fame class of 2020 | CBC News

Brent Johnson, Jeff Francis and NHL pioneer Robin Bawa also being inducted

Leafs' lose Muzzin with an apparent lower body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin left Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals with a leg injury.

Ducks get their game back on track by downing the Jets

Cam Fowler set a franchise record for career goals by an Anaheim Ducks defenceman in their 7-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

Hurricanes post a late comeback to beat the Flames in N.C.

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice in the final 10:47, including a spectacular lacrosse-style goal that tied it, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Tuesday night

Outspoken Ovechkin backs up his words with the GWG

Alex Ovechkin scored his second goal of the game as part of a four-point night while on the power play in overtime as the Washington Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Tuesday.

Deadly Canuck snipers make short work of toothless Panthers

J.T. Miller had a pair of goals, and the Vancouver Canucks scored five times in the first period on their way to a decisive 7-2 victory over the visiting Florida Panthers on Monday night.

Bad news for Tarasenko, and many hockey poolers.....

St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko is set to undergo shoulder surgery, the club announced Monday.

Red hot Dogs outrun Buffalo for the win

Nick Schmaltz scored in the shootout to help the Arizona Coyotes beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Monday night.

Great tribute as Lethbridge renames the Logan Boulet Arena

Boulet, a Lethbridge, Alta. native, was one of 16 victims in the crash. He was celebrated for his status as an organ donor, which created awareness for the importance of donor registration.

Press edge the Lightning in O.T. after another strong third period performance

Ryan Ellis scored 3:15 into overtime and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Saturday night.

Stanley Cup shutout. Boston keeps St. Louis off the board in the year's first rematch

Tuukka Rask stopped 26 shots for his second shutout this season as Boston sought revenge on the defending NHL champion St. Louis Blues in a 3-0 win on Saturday.

Habs get three in the third to top the Leafs in Montreal

Two breakaway goals by Jonathan Drouin gave the Montreal Canadiens a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.

Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk fighting stomach cancer | CBC Sports

Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk is fighting stomach cancer. The 56-year-old former Winnipeg Jets star is getting chemotherapy treatment after taking a leave of absence as coach of the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League in September.

Fright Night comes early in Vancouver as the Canucks give up 5 straight for the loss

Nicklas Backstrom scored the shootout winner and the Washington Capitals completed a massive comeback to beat the Canucks 6-5 in Vancouver on Friday night.

Steady Leddy leads the Islanders over struggling Sens

Nick Leddy had two goals and an assist as the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Friday night.

Desert Dogs overcome Hughes and the Devils with a great road win

Barrett Hayton scored his first NHL goal early in the third period, Antti Raanta was outstanding in making 32 saves and the Arizona Coyotes overcame two deficits to beat Jack Hughes and the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Friday night.

Leafs' back on course after a big win at home over the Sharks

Morgan Rielly scored the winner with 5:29 left in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Friday night.

Avs beat the house in Vegas

Nadem Kadri and Matt Calvert each scored twice, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare had a goal and two assists against his former team and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 6-1 on Friday.

Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk fighting stomach cancer

Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk is fighting stomach cancer.

Captain Canuck leads the charge for a huge third period comeback over Detroit

Bo Horvat had a lot of family and friends in the crowd Tuesday night and he gave them a lot to cheer about.

Wild starting to right the ship, but lose Dubnyk in the process

Eric Staal broke out of an early slump with two goals and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 Tuesday night.

Carlson's 20 point tear has OV pumping his tires big time

Defenceman John Carlson's two goals paced the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

John be nimble, John be Quick.....

Anze Kopitar scored a power-play goal at 5:52 of the third period that stood up as the winner in a 3-2 Los Angeles Kings victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.

A perfect 10 for Pastrnak and Bruins

David Pastrnak scored his league-leading 10th goal and added an assist as the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday night.