Tag: NHL Western Conference
Sharks miss playoffs for second straight season
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time in more than two decades hasn't altered the course San...
Low-scoring Ducks contemplate change after another lost year
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks' playoff drought has reached three seasons because they were the NHL's worst offensive team for the second time...
Puck luck? Hockey’s secrecy makes betting on NHL a gamble
When the Washington Capitals took the ice needing to win in regulation to keep their division hopes alive, it came as a surprise when...
Wheeler helps Jets beat Canucks, clinch 3rd place in North
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Blake Wheeler had two goals and two assists, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and...
Analysis: McDavid NHL’s MVP front-runner in condensed season
Using any metric, Connor McDavid’s 100-plus point season makes the Edmonton Oilers captain the clear frontrunner for the NHL MVP award.
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Canadiens clinch playoff spot, lose 4-3 in OT to Oilers
MONTREAL — Connor McDavid scored 2:42 into overtime for his league-leading 102nd point of the season and the Edmonton Oilers beat Montreal 4-3 in...
Pekka Rinne notches shutout as Preds beat Hurricanes 5-0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pekka Rinne made 30 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Nashville Predators finished the regular season by...
Canadiens clinch playoff spot, lose 4-3 in OT to Oilers
MONTREAL — Connor McDavid scored 2:42 into overtime for his league-leading 102nd point of the season and the Edmonton Oilers beat Montreal 4-3 in...
Robertson lifts Stars to 5-4 overtime win against Blackhawks
CHICAGO — Jason Robertson scored 4:30 into overtime, and the Dallas Stars rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Monday night in the...
Pekka Rinne notches shutout as Preds beat Hurricanes 5-0
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pekka Rinne made 30 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Nashville Predators finished the regular season by...