Canadiens play better, still fall short against Lightning

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Montreal Canadiens were better and still not good enough to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning. ...

Oilers’ McDavid doubles up as Hart, Lindsay award winner

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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid ran away in the voting to win his second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP on Tuesday, much like he...

Toews back skating after chronic immune response syndrome

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CHICAGO — Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews revealed Wednesday that he missed this past season while dealing with what he described as chronic immune...

Lightning take early 1-0 lead over Canadiens in Game 1

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TAMPA, Fla. — Erik Cernak's first career playoff goal has the Tampa Bay Lightning off to a strong start against the Montreal Canadiens in...

Veteran Wayne Simmonds signs 2-year deal with Maple Leafs

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TORONTO — Veteran forward Wayne Simmonds signed a two-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday. ...

Oilers sign forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to 8-year extension

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EDMONTON, Alberta — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to an eight-year extension on Tuesday with an average annual value of $5.125 million. ...

Canadiens need bounce-back from best players in Cup Final

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TAMPA, Fla. — The loser of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final has won the championship each of the past three years. ...

Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate allegations

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually...

Kraken reach agreement to use Charlotte as AHL affiliate

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SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken will use the Charlotte Checkers as their American Hockey League affiliate for the first season of the newest NHL...

Bettman casts doubt on NHL players going to Beijing Olympcs

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TAMPA, Fla. — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said time is running out to reach a deal to send players to the 2022 Winter Olympics...