Tag: NHL Metropolitan Division
Lightning benefit from exploiting cap loophole with Kucherov
Nikita Kucherov would have much rather grinded through the season with his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates than sit out all 56 games while recovering...
New Jersey Devils re-sign forward Nathan Bastian for 2 years
NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have re-signed right wing Nathan Bastian to a two-year deal worth $1.65 million.
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Semyon Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1
TAMPA, Fla. — Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves and the New York Islanders got goals from Mathew Barzal and Ryan Pulock to beat the...
Lightning, Islanders envision tight Stanley Cup semifinal
TAMPA, Fla. — Experience is an invaluable ally in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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AP Sportlight
June 12
1920 — Man o’ War wins the Belmont Stakes,...
Larsen gets first NHL head-coaching job with Blue Jackets
When Brad Larsen went from old player to young coach and earning an NHL head job became a goal, he spent time on a...
‘New York Saints’ moniker catches on during Islanders run
Seth Tierney got chills hearing Islanders fans at a jam-packed Nassau Coliseum chant, “New York Saints! New York Saints!”
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 11
1898 — Willie Simms becomes the only African American...
Road-ice advantage? Fans are back, visitors quieting them
Fans gave the Carolina Hurricanes a standing ovation after their team bowed out of the second round of the playoffs in five games to...
Blue Jackets promote Brad Larsen to head coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Blue Jackets promoted Brad Larsen on Thursday to fill the head coaching vacancy left after Columbus parted ways with John...