The New York Islanders proved adept at climbing out of precarious positions the previous two seasons.But the Islanders finally might have dug themselves a hole too deep.The Islanders attempt to… MORE
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Buoyed by Sunday’s win, Canadiens positioned for series sweep of Panthers
The Montreal Canadiens will look to make it back-to-back victories over the visiting Florida Panthers when the two teams hit the ice on Tuesday night to complete a home-and-home series.Captain Nick… MORE
Sabres keep upsetting playoff-bound teams; might Sens be next?
It’s been a disappointing season for the Buffalo Sabres. Stuck in the basement of the Eastern Conference for several months, their postseason drought will reach 14 years this spring.But the Sabres… MORE
Panthers D Niko Mikkola fined $5K for unsportsmanlike conduct
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct on Monday.The fine is in response to a slapshot Mikkola sent down the ice with two seconds remaining on the gam… MORE
Avs sign Cale Makar’s brother, Taylor, to 1-year deal
The Avalanche signed Taylor Makar, younger brother of Colorado star Cale Makar, to a one-year deal on Monday.Taylor Makar, a seventh-round pick by Colorado in 2021, inked an entry-level contract fo… MORE
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin 5 goals from all-time mark
With his 890th goal, Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin moved within five goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, but host Washington lost to the Buffalo Sabres 8-5 on Sunday.Ovechkin, who al… MORE
Kings crush Sharks, move into 2nd in Pacific Division
Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele both scored twice and Andrei Kuzmenko scored once in a three-point outing as the host Los Angeles Kings handed the San Jose Sharks an 8-1 drubbing on Sunday.Trevor M… MORE
Steven Lorentz, Maple Leafs rally past Ducks
Steven Lorentz scored the game-winner in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the host Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday night.With the victory, Toronto increased its lead atop the Atlantic… MORE
Desperate Flames aim to avoid season sweep to Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche were climbing in the standings, but their momentum was stopped Saturday by a team fighting to secure a playoff spot.They face a more desperate team, the Calgary Flames, when… MORE
Hurricanes move closer to playoffs, hand Isles fifth straight loss
Dmitry Orlov’s goal with 10:41 remaining broke a tie and teammate Seth Jarvis finished with two goals as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 6-4 on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.The Hu… MORE
