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A look at the rise of new Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe

A look at the rise of new Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe

TORONTO — Here's a capsule look at new Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe's hockey career: AS A JUNIOR Keefe's junior days included a run to the Memorial Cup final with the Barrie Colts in 2000, a season when the native of Brampton, Ont.
Islanders are rolling: 14-0-1 stretch harkens to 1982 glory

Islanders are rolling: 14-0-1 stretch harkens to 1982 glory

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders insist they don’t think about how well they are playing. They are too busy preparing for their next opponent.
Capitals’ Hathaway suspended 3 games for spitting

Capitals’ Hathaway suspended 3 games for spitting

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been suspended three games for spitting on an opponent. The NHL announced Hathaway’s suspension Wednesday after a hearing with him. He will forfeit $24,194 in salary.
Senators forward Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Senators forward Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan will be away from the team indefinitely while taking part in the NHL/National Hockey League Players' Association assistance program. The NHL and NHLPA made the announcement Wednesday.
Ottawa visits Montreal after Duclair's 2 goal-game

Ottawa visits Montreal after Duclair's 2 goal-game

Ottawa Senators (9-11-1, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (11-6-4, third in the Atlantic Division) Montreal; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Carlson and the Capitals visit the Rangers

Carlson and the Capitals visit the Rangers

Washington Capitals (16-3-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (8-8-2, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: John Carlson leads Washington into a matchup with New York.
Fleury makes amazing save to hold off Leafs for 450th win

Fleury makes amazing save to hold off Leafs for 450th win

LAS VEGAS — The only thing missing for Marc-Andre Fleury was a magic wand.
Stamkos focused on team success, not personal milestones

Stamkos focused on team success, not personal milestones

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos celebrated another milestone in a stellar career with grace and humility.
McDavid’s 3 points lead Oilers past Sharks 5-2

McDavid’s 3 points lead Oilers past Sharks 5-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Connor McDavid dominated the way he usually does and got plenty of help from his Edmonton teammates.
Nelson’s OT goal lifts streaking Islanders over Penguins 5-4

Nelson’s OT goal lifts streaking Islanders over Penguins 5-4

PITTSBURGH — Brock Nelson’s second goal of the game 2:55 into overtime capped a frantic comeback to lift the New York Islanders over the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 Tuesday night to extend their points streak to 15 games.