The Canadian Press

Lightning Shock Devils 5-1 – Kucherov Tallies 4 Points

The Canadian Press | December 4, 2018

NEWARK, N.J. — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists for his first four-point game, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to an easy 5-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.
Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, Steven Stamkos added…

Flyers Hire Chuck Fletcher as New GM

The Canadian Press | December 3, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Chuck Fletcher as their general manager in hopes that he can resuscitate one of the worst teams in the NHL.
The Flyers announced the move Monday. The 51-year-old Fletcher will replace the fired Ron Hext…

Maple Leafs: Nylander & Dubas Relieved

The Canadian Press | December 3, 2018

TORONTO — If William Nylander ever decides to give up his hockey career he might consider a move to Las Vegas.
“I haven’t played that much poker but maybe I should give it a try,” said Nylander with a laugh on Monday night, two days after the…

Melnyk-Backed LeBreton Flats Plan Flounders – 2nd Group Emerges

The Canadian Press | December 3, 2018

OTTAWA — A second group has expressed its interest in developing Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats, and it says an NHL arena is part of its plan.
DevCore Group, which submitted a bid to develop the area near Parliament Hill in 2016 but lost to a group co-he…

NHL 3 Stars of the Week – Scheifele, Hill & Huberdeau

The Canadian Press | December 3, 2018

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele, Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill and Florida Panthers left-wing Jonathan Huberdeau are the NHL three stars of the week.
Scheifele shared the league lead with five goals and added three assists in…

Avalanche & Varlamov Shut Out Red Wings

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

DETROIT — Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves for his 24th career shutout and first of the season in the Colorado Avalanche’s 2-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.
The Avalanche stretched their point streak to 11 games (9-0-2) and have won seve…

Flames Beat Blackhawks Led by Monahan & Lindholm

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

CHICAGO — Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames edged the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night and moved into first place in the Pacific Division.
Derek Ryan also scored and Johnny Gaudreau had two assist…

Jets Rally Past Rangers – Scheifele Gets SO Winner

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

NEW YORK — Mark Scheifele started Winnipeg’s third-period comeback and then got the deciding goal in the shootout as the Jets rallied to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 Sunday night.
Jack Roslovic and Bryan Little also scored in the third as the Jets era…

Sharks Bite Canadiens – Jones Stops 39

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

MONTREAL — Martin Jones made 39 saves as the San Jose Sharks snapped a four-game losing skid with a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night.
Justin Braun, Brent Burns and Joe Pavelski scored for the Sharks (13-10-5). Jones improved to 7…

Ducks’ Aberg Shocks Capitals with 2 Goals in the 3rd

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

WASHINGTON — Pontus Aberg scored twice in the third period, including the go-ahead goal with 5:05 remaining, and the Anaheim Ducks stopped Washington’s seven-game win streak by rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Capitals on Sunday.
The Ducks trailed 5…

Seattle Expansion Seems a Slam Dunk, but Questions Remain

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to confirm the worst-kept secret in hockey on Tuesday — the league will be expanding to Seattle.
Approval of the city’s bid to become the NHL’s 32nd franchise needs support from 3/4&nbs…

Maple Leafs Pumped for Nylander’s Return

The Canadian Press | December 2, 2018

Some of William Nylander’s teammates arrived at the arena early before their Saturday night game against the Minnesota Wild, eagerly anticipating news of a contract extension that would bring the star forward back to the Toront…