National Hockey

Leafs forward Matthews says protesting during pre-game anthem dishonours U.S. flag

TORONTO — Auston Matthews says while American athletes have the right to protest during the U.S. national anthem, he will not be taking a knee along with them.

Sep 25, 2017 11:58 AM Read more >

Penguins accept White House invitation as Trump feuds with NBA, NFL

PITTSBURGH — The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins say they've accepted an invitation from Donald Trump to visit the White House, while players, coaches and owners in the NFL and NBA have been involved in an escalating war of words with the U.

Sep 25, 2017 12:03 AM Read more >

Stanley Cup champion Penguins accept White House invitation

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Sidney Crosby is backing the Pittsburgh Penguins' decision to accept a White House invitation from President Donald Trump. The reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions announced their decision Sunday morning.

Sep 24, 2017 11:52 PM Read more >

Fiala scores 2 as Predators beat Blue Jackets 5-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kevin Fiala scored twice to lead the Nashville Predators to a 5-3 preseason victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. Filip Forsberg, Miikka Salomaki, Pontus Aberg also scored for the Predators.

Sep 24, 2017 10:06 PM Read more >

Rocket Richard's points total rises to 966 after having assist restored

MONTREAL — It's not as if any great injustice was done, but Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice (Rocket) Richard getting an assist added to his prodigious NHL scoring totals.

Sep 24, 2017 3:50 PM Read more >

Sticks and slashes break bones, so NHL aims for less pain

When slash after slash broke one of Johnny Gaudreau's fingers, he called it part of the game. The Calgary Flames winger known as "Johnny Hockey" is one of the NHL's most marketable players, so broken bones should be a problem.

Sep 24, 2017 1:12 PM Read more >

Frk, Nielsen score 2 each as Red Wings beat Bruins 5-1

DETROIT — Martin Frk and Frans Nielsen scored two goals each to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-1 win over the Boston Bruins in an NHL preseason game Saturday night.

Sep 24, 2017 1:28 AM Read more >

Devils hold open tryouts for emergency goalies

NEWARK, N.J. — Steven Porzio's father was a New York Rangers fan, but he always rooted for the New Jersey Devils.

Sep 24, 2017 1:09 AM Read more >

Jesse Puljujarvi scores twice, Oilers down Jets in pre-season play

EDMONTON — Jesse Puljujarvi needs to make an impact if he wants to help his chances to stay up with the Edmonton Oilers. He did just that on Saturday.

Sep 24, 2017 12:20 AM Read more >

Logan Brown scores twice, Senators beat Canadiens 5-1 in pre-season play

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will have some tough decisions going forward on what to do with some of their younger players. Two of them didn't make things easier Saturday night.

Sep 23, 2017 10:16 PM Read more >