The Canadian Press

Jets’ Patrik Laine – NHL’s First Star of the Month

The Canadian Press | December 1, 2018

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine has been named the NHL’s first star of the month for November, the league announced Saturday.
Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre F…

Blues Beat Avalanche in Overtime

The Canadian Press | December 1, 2018

DENVER — Colton Parayko scored 1:34 into overtime to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
Vladimir Tarasenko scored and Alexander Steen also had a goal before leaving the game with an injury. Chad Johnson s…

Backlund’s 3 Points Help Flames Burn Kings

The Canadian Press | December 1, 2018

CALGARY — Mikael Backlund had two goals and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday.
Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan also scored for the Flames (15-9-2), who sit atop the Pacific Division standings with 3…

Ducks Fly Past Hurricanes in Overtime

The Canadian Press | December 1, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. — Ryan Getzlaf scored 1:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Friday night.
Pontus Aberg scored the tying goal with 3:50 left in regulation. The Ducks won their third straight and fifth of …

Panthers Slip Past Sabres on Barkov’s OT Goal

The Canadian Press | December 1, 2018

SUNRISE, Fla. — Aleksander Barkov scored at 2:26 of overtime to lead the Florida Panthers past the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Friday night.
It was the second loss in as many days for the Sabres, whose 10-game winning streak ended with a 5-4 loss Thursday in Ta…

Capitals Extend Win Streak as Wilson Gets Tossed (Again)

The Canadian Press | December 1, 2018

WASHINGTON — Tom Wilson scored again before being ejected, Nicklas Backstrom had a hat trick and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Friday night to extend the defending Stanley Cup champions’ winning streak to seven games.
Wilson…

Returning Captains Usually Enjoy Going Back

The Canadian Press | November 30, 2018

Like many before NHL team captains before him, San Jose Sharks captain Erik Karlsson figures to receive a rousing ovation when he makes his return to Ottawa on Saturday to face the Senators.
Even when a captain’s tenure doesn’t end perfectly,…

Erik Karlsson Unsure If Ottawa Game Will Give ‘Closure’ on Senators Years

The Canadian Press | November 30, 2018

OTTAWA — The drama that is the NHL’s Ottawa Senators will add another chapter when Erik Karlsson makes his anticipated return to Canadian Tire Centre.
Karlsson, the former face of the Senators franchise, was dealt to the San Jose Sharks just before tra…

Tavares Is Enjoying the Energy & Fun of Matthews & Marner

The Canadian Press | November 30, 2018

TORONTO — John Tavares has reaped the rewards of playing alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in his first season with the Maple Leafs.
Getting to know Toronto’s talented 21 year olds off the ice hasn’t hurt, either.
“They’re both very …

Ron Hextall: Former GM ‘Stunned’ that Flyers Fired Him

The Canadian Press | November 30, 2018

VORHEES, N.J. — Former Philadelphia general manager Ron Hextall said he was stunned the Flyers fired him this week, despite their losing record.
Hextall, a former Flyers goalie, was fired Monday after 4 1/2 seasons on the job.
“I didn’t see this coming…

Ottawa Senators Owner Eugene Melnyk Quickly Losing Friends and Fans

The Canadian Press | November 30, 2018

OTTAWA — Two exiles will return to Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday: star defenceman Erik Karlsson and former super-fan Shaila Anwar, who hasn’t been to a game since the Senators traded him.
Anwar had season tickets for more than 20 years, pay…

NHL Expansion After the Seattle Team

The Canadian Press | November 30, 2018

The NHL will soon have 32 teams if Seattle is approved as expected next week. An even balance between conferences. A cross-border rival for the Vancouver Canucks in the Pacific Northwest.
Surely the league is done growing for a while?
Maybe not. Two an…