Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7
There was no collapse. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time, and they took about the hardest path possible to the title.
Kreider's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to close out the second-round playoff series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
Panthers rally from 2-goal deficit, beat Bruins 3-2 and take 3-1 lead in East semifinal series
Aleksander Barkov slipped through three Bruins defenders to score the go-ahead goal and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 16 shots to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over Boston and a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Skjei ends Carolina's power-play woes, helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series
Brady Skjei scored on the power play with 3:11 left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-3, staving off a sweep by winning Game 4 of the second-round playoff series.
Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory
Vladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe scored on the same Bruins double-minor, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 shots and the Florida Panthers beat Boston 6-2 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Artemi Panarin scores in overtime, Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 to take 3-0 series lead
Artemi Panarin redirected a pass between his legs at the crease to beat Pyotr Kochetkov just 1:43 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series.
After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better
The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season.
Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs
Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5.
Boeser's hat trick helps Canucks rally, push Preds to brink of elimination
Elias Lindholm scored 1:02 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks stunned Nashville 4-3 Sunday and grabbed a 3-1 lead putting the Predators on the brink of elimination in their best-of-seven, first-round series.
Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas
Noah Hanifin broke a tie with an unassisted goal late in the second period and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead
Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored 9 seconds apart late in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes complete a comeback from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 5-3.
DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto
Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves to lead the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 victory over the the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Andersen, Noesen help Hurricanes push past Islanders 3-1 to open 1st-round NHL playoff series
Stefan Noesen grabbed a loose puck atop the crease and pushed it past Semyon Varlamov early in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-1 to open their NHL playoff series.
DC attorney general argues NHL's Capitals, NBA's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047
The attorney general for the District of Columbia contends that the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals are obligated to play their games in the downtown arena through 2047.
Hockey One. Hockey Two. Two outdoor NHL games at MetLife Stadium with playoff implications
Hockey is coming back to the New Jersey Meadowlands this weekend with MetLife Stadium serving as the venue for the NHLโs Stadium Series.
Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change works
When the NHL implemented 3-on-3 play in overtime nearly a decade ago, the idea was to see the most speed and skill hockey had to offer.
NHL to once again send players back to Olympics in 2026, but will arena be ready?
Italian officials want to hold the hockey games at brand new 16,000-seat arena in Milan (which is co-hosting along with Cortina dโAmpezzo), but in whatโs become a theme of other construction efforts for the 2026 Games, the Italians are doing things at the last minute and better hope no delays occur.
Police apologize to woman at center of 2018 sexual assault case that has rocked Canadian hockey
The police chief in London, Ontario, has issued a public apology to a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.
Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault
Court documents show five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have been charged with sexual assault.
Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week
For the first time, the NHL can boast bringing together the world's top professional players โ both men and women โ under one roof during its All-Star festivities in Toronto this week.
The death of hockey player Adam Johnson by a skate cut has jumpstarted work on protective equipment
The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate cut to the neck during a game in England has led to plenty of talk about how to prevent laceration injuries on the ice.
Ex-NHLer Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada and turned himself in, his lawyer says
Former NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team.
Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
Four current members of the National Hockey League and a former NHL player have been charged with sexual assault.
Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs
Five players from Canadaโs 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their current clubs in recent days.
Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreement
Amazon will partner with Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy.
AP sports photos of the year capture unforgettable snippets in time from the games we love
They are snippets in time, unforgettable snapshots that gloriously capture the soaring euphoria and gut-wrenching agony of the games we love, not to mention the randomness of a moment that mightโve gone unnoticed otherwise.
A man arrested over death of a hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade is released on bail
A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, has been released on bail.
Manslaughter arrest in death of hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade
Police in England have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was cut by a skate during a game.
Florida Panthers bracing to be without Sam Bennett again after another lower-body injury
The Florida Panthers started the season without Sam Bennett, and they are bracing to be without him once again.
Professional Womenโs Hockey League unveils its Original 6: 3 teams based in the US and 3 in Canada
The new Professional Womenโs Hockey League has unveiled its Original Six franchises.
NHL great Haลกek demands Russians openly condemn war against Ukraine or be banned from Paris Olympics
NHL great Dominik Haลกek says Russian and Belarusian athletes must state loud and clear they condemn Russia for the war in Ukraine or be banned from next year's Paris Olympics.
Qatar sovereign wealth fund buys stake in Washington's NBA, NHL and WNBA teams, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the sale tells The Associated Press the Qatar Investment Authority is buying a roughly 5% stake of Monumental Sports & Entertainment as part of a $4.05 billion deal.
Vegas Golden Knights and fans celebrate 1st NHL championship with parade and rally
Vegas Golden Knights fans lined the Las Vegas Strip for a Stanley Cup victory parade and a rally in front of their home arena to mark the teamโs first NHL championship.
Jack Eichel wins Stanley Cup with Vegas less than 2 years since neck surgery
Jack Eichel is a Stanley Cup champion with the Vegas Golden Knights less than two years removed from undergoing neck surgery that no NHL player had previously come back from.
Jonathan Marchessault earns playoff MVP honors for leading Vegas Golden Knights to Stanley Cup
Jonathan Marchessault has won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP for leading the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup.
Golden Knights blast Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 to capture first Stanley Cup title
The Golden Knights delivered their city a true Vegas-style party from dazzling passes to a Mark Stone hat trick to all-out goal celebrations.
Status of Tkachuk is biggest question facing Panthers down 3-1 in Stanley Cup Final
The status of leading scorer Matthew Tkachuk is the biggest question facing the Florida Panthers down 3-1 to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final.
Vegas Golden Knights hold off Florida Panthers 3-2, move win from Stanley Cup title
The Vegas Golden Knights are on the verge of winning their first Stanley Cup title after holding on to beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in Game 4 of the final.
Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final
Carter Verhaeghe scored 4:27 into overtime and the Florida Panthers pulled off some more postseason dramatics to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.
Matthew Tkachuk returns from big hit in Stanley Cup Final, adds more playoff heroics
Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk returned after leaving Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final and provided more of his trademark playoff heroics.
Gun tragedies hit close to home for Stanley Cup Final opponents, who helped their communities heal
The Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers were connected by tragedy five years before meeting in the Stanley Cup Final.
Panthers not about to panic over Game 1 loss to Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final
Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice might have been channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers when he told the assembled media to โbreathe.โ.
Vegas Golden Knights come back to beat Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
Zach Whitecloud scored the go-ahead goal in the third period to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Russians in Stanley Cup Final trying to focus on hockey amid country's war in Ukraine
The Russian players left playing in the Stanley Cup Final say they're focused on hockey and not their country's war in Ukraine.
Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweep
The Carolina Hurricanes are evaluating their next steps after falling in the Eastern Conference Final in their fifth straight playoff appearance.
Vegas, year removed from missing playoffs, gets to 2nd Stanley Cup Final
The Vegas Golden Knights are in their second Stanley Cup Final in the franchise's six seasons a year after the only time they missed the playoffs.
Golden Knights advance to 2nd Stanley Cup Final after G6 win over Stars
William Karlsson scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights advanced to their second Stanley Cup Final with a 6-0 rout over Dallas.
Dellandrea scores twice in 3rd, Stars stay alive with 4-2 victory over Golden Knights
Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final.
Golden Knights aim for closeout win; Stars eye comeback entering Game 5 of Western final
Alec Martinez was part of the 2014 Los Angeles Kings team that erased a 3-0 first-round series deficit and beat Joe Pavelski and the San Jose Sharks in Game 7.
Joe Pavelski scores on OT power play, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to avoid West sweep
Joe Pavelski scored on a power play at 3:18 of overtime and the Dallas Stars avoided a sweep in the Western Conference final with a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
Dallas Stars in 0-3 hole vs. Vegas, Benn suspended 2 games after captain-on-captain hit
The Dallas Stars will be without captain Jamie Benn for at least the must-win Game 4 of the Western Conference Final.
Tkachuk sends Panthers to Stanley Cup Final, after topping Hurricanes 4-3 for sweep
Matthew Tkachuk scored a power-play goal with 4.9 seconds left, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 36 shots to cap off a brilliant series, and the Florida Panthers earned their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 27 years by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 to win the Eastern Conference title in a sweep.
Tkachuk scores another OT winner, lifting Panthers to 2-0 series lead vs Hurricanes
Matthew Tkachuk finished a feed from Sam Reinhart at the 1:51 mark of overtime to help the Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 for a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference final.
Tkachuk ends 6th-longest game in NHL history, Panthers outlast Hurricanes 3-2 in 4th OT
Matthew Tkachuk beat Frederik Andersen in the final seconds of the fourth overtime to lift the Florida Panthers past the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 early Friday to open their Eastern Conference final series.
Canes, Panthers play longest games in their histories as East final opener hits 4th OT
The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are playing in the longest game in each franchise's history to open their Eastern Conference final.
Perfect 7: Stars' DeBoer 7-0 as coach in Game 7s with former team Vegas next
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer is 7-0 in Game 7s in his career after a 2-1 win over Seattle in the Western Conference semifinals.
Stars beat Kraken 2-1 in G7 to advance to West final, Johnston scores day after 20th birthday
Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston scored goals and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken in Game 7.
Eberle scores 2 as Kraken outshine Stars 6-3, send series to deciding Game 7
Jordan Eberle scored twice, Eeli Tolvanen had a goal and two assists, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 to force a deciding Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Eichel's 3-point game helps Golden Knights beat Oilers 4-3, take 3-2 series lead
Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights moved one win from the Western Conference Final after beating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3.
Hintz has 2 goals, Pavelski scores again as Stars take 3-2 series lead over Kraken
Roope Hintz scored two goals and had an assist, Joe Pavelski scored his seventh goal of the second-round series and the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 in Game 5.
Hurricanes have 5-goal 2nd, rout Devils 6-1 for 3-1 lead
Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes scored five times in the second period to beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 on Tuesday night for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Devils answer in Game 3, rout Canes 8-4, deficit now 2-1
Jack Hughes scored two goals, set up two more and had a near fight as the New Jersey Devils began the task of digging out of another hole with a 8-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday.
Pavelski scores again, Stars beat Kraken 4-2 to even series
Joe Pavelski scored his fifth goal in two games since returning from concussion protocol as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 to even the second-round series at a game each.
Hurricanes top Devils 5-1 in Game 1 of 2nd round
The Carolina Hurricanes got goals from Brett Pesce and Seth Jarvis alongside a suffocating defensive performance in the opening period to jump quickly on the New Jersey Devils for a 5-1 win Wednesday night to open their second-round playoff series.