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Dobson scores go-ahead goal, Islanders beat Blue Jackets 4-2 to keep playoff hopes alive

Dobson scores go-ahead goal, Islanders beat Blue Jackets 4-2 to keep playoff hopes alive

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Noah Dobson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the New York Islanders stayed alive in their quest for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot with a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday nigh
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MacKinnon and Drouin each get 3 points as Avalanche beat Wild 5-2

MacKinnon and Drouin each get 3 points as Avalanche beat Wild 5-2

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, Justus Annunen made a career-high 44 saves and the Colorado Avalanche moved closer to first place with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
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Coyotes say they're committing to winning a land auction to build an arena in Phoenix

Coyotes say they're committing to winning a land auction to build an arena in Phoenix

The Arizona Coyotes said Thursday night they’re committed to win a land auction that could pave the way for the NHL club to remain in the Phoenix area after years of arena uncertainty .
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Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul power Lightning past Canadiens 7-4

Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul power Lightning past Canadiens 7-4

MONTREAL — The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying white hot as they close in on a playoff spot. Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul had two goals apiece to lift Tampa Bay to a 7-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
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Sergei Bobrovsky makes 30 saves, Panthers rout Senators 6-0

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 30 saves, Panthers rout Senators 6-0

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists and the Florida Panthers routed the Ottawa Senators 6-0 on Thursday night.
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Sergei Bobrovsky has 30-save shutout as Panthers blank Senators 6-0

Sergei Bobrovsky has 30-save shutout as Panthers blank Senators 6-0

OTTAWA — Brady Tkachuk looked completely dejected following a 6-0 loss to his older brother’s Florida Panthers on Thursday. The Ottawa Senators captain was often at a loss for words over what had just transpired.
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New faces help the Penguins beat the Capitals 4-1 and move closer to a playoff spot

New faces help the Penguins beat the Capitals 4-1 and move closer to a playoff spot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin carried the Pittsburgh Penguins back into contention with starring performances over the past couple of weeks.
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New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job

New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job

TORONTO — Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.
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Reaves rediscovers game with Maple Leafs after early struggles: 'I had no confidence'

Reaves rediscovers game with Maple Leafs after early struggles: 'I had no confidence'

TORONTO — Ryan Reaves delivered a pair of massive hits to roaring approval.
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Sharks sign star college forward Collin Graf to a 3-year contract

Sharks sign star college forward Collin Graf to a 3-year contract

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have signed undrafted free agent Collin Graf, a star college forward, to a three-year contract. The team announced the deal on Thursday.
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