Category: NHL

Bruins Edge Ducks After Shootout in Low-Scoring Affair

Taylor Hall scored in the fourth round of the shootout as the Boston Bruins pulled out a 2–1 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks Thursday night, Oct. 20. After the previous six combined attempts were unsuccessful, Hall beat Anaheim goaltender John Gibson five-hole to give the home team an extra point. Hall also scored Boston’s…


Penguins Jump on Kings Early, Roll to 6–1 Victory

PITTSBURGH—From the day he took over nearly seven years ago, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has preached to his gifted offensive players to stop messing around and just shoot the puck. It appears Sullivan may finally have a group he doesn’t have to tell twice. Jeff Petry and Jan Rutta scored their first goals of…


Devils Double up Ducks for First Win of Season

Nico Hischier had a goal and an assist as the New Jersey Devils earned their first win of the season, beating the Anaheim Ducks 4–2 on Tuesday night in Newark, N.J. Ondrej Palat, Dougie Hamilton and Dawson Mercer also scored and Mackenzie Blackwood made 18 saves for the Devils, who had started the season with…


Vilardi Leads Kings to 4–3 Shootout Win Over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Gabriel Vilardi scored the shootout winner and had a goal and an assist in regulation in the Los Angeles Kings’ 4–3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, Oct. 18. Matt Roy had two third-period goals and Cal Petersen made 31 saves in regulation and overtime and denied all three Nashville attempts in…


Danault’s Overtime Goal Gives Kings 5–4 Win Over Red Wings

DETROIT—Phillip Danault scored 1:12 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Los Angeles Kings handed the Detroit Red Wings their first loss with a 5–4 victory on Oct. 17. Danault’s winning shot in front hit a defender’s skate and bounced into the net. Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist,…


Eagles Improve to 6–0, Hurts Key in 26–17 Win Over Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA—The Eagles closed out another familiar outcome—their latest victory as they roll unbeaten into an off week—with a recognizable tune: “Dancing On My Own.” Yes, the Eagles borrowed the signature anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies that they’ve blasted in the clubhouse on their way toward a spot in the National League Championship Series. It’s a…


NHL: No Evidence to Substantiate Allegations Against Cole

NEW YORK—The NHL said Saturday it found no evidence to substantiate allegations posted on social media against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole and has concluded its investigation. The league said it was unable to make contact with the anonymous source of the Oct. 7 social media post in the investigation conducted by its Security…


Troy Terry Breakaway Goal Lifts Ducks Over Kraken in OT

Troy Terry scored twice, including on a breakaway 55 seconds into overtime, and added an assist as the Anaheim Ducks rallied for a 5–4 victory against the visiting Seattle Kraken in the NHL season opener for both teams Wednesday night, Oct. 12. Ryan Strome had a goal and two assists, Trevor Zegras had a goal…


Mark Stone’s Last-Minute Goal Sends Vegas Past Kings 4–3

LOS ANGELES—Mark Stone scored the tiebreaking goal with 24.9 seconds to play, and the Vegas Golden Knights punctuated coach Bruce Cassidy’s debut with a 4–3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. Arthur Kaliyev tied it for the Kings with 7:02 left, but the Knights capitalized in the waning seconds after the Kings…


Longtime NHL Defenseman Zdeno Chara, 45, Retires as Bruin

BOSTON—Zdeno Chara announced his retirement Tuesday after playing 21 seasons in the NHL and captaining the Boston Bruins to the Stanley Cup in 2011. The 6-foot-9 defenseman from Slovakia is calling it a career at age 45. He returned to TD Garden in Boston to make that announcement two years after splitting with the Bruins…