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Red-hot Capitals getting key contributions from more than just Ovechkin
EDMONTON - Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of the all-time goal scoring record has certainly been a worthy story, but a number of other guys are having either resurgent or career seasons for the red-hot Washi...
Jan 21, 2025

Canadiens rally against Lightning, earn two big points in tight Eastern Conference
MONTREAL - Juraj Slafkovsky walked into the Montreal Canadiens dressing room and quickly grabbed his phone. The Canadiens winger wasn't eager to answer a text message or check social media - he needed...
Jan 21, 2025

Kulich puts up three points, Buffalo Sabres come back to top Vancouver Canucks 3-2
VANCOUVER - Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday. J.J. Peterka also scored and contributed a helper for the Sabres (18-24-...
Jan 21, 2025

Dubois paces hot Capitals to 3-2 road win over Oilers
EDMONTON - Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist as the league-leading Washington Capitals won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday. Tom Wilson and Matt Roy als...
Jan 21, 2025

Raptors' bench strength key in 109-93 win over Magic
TORONTO - Veterans Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk hopped off the bench to save the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Brown and Olynyk didn't lead the Toronto scoring in the Raptors 109-93 win against the Orla...
Jan 21, 2025

LA's Olympic venues spared by wildfires, but city's rebuild could impact Games' runup
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the region's landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosti...
Jan 21, 2025

LA's Olympic venues spared by wildfires, but city's rebuild could impact Games' runup
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles have left an indelible imprint on the region's landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosti...
Jan 21, 2025

Shesterkin makes 20 saves as Rangers rock Senators 5-0
NEW YORK (AP) - Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves, Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist, and the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 5-0 on Tuesday night. Arthur Kaliyev, Matt Rempe, Artemi Pa...
Jan 21, 2025

Brianne Jenner scores first PWHL goal as Charge beat the Frost 1-0
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Brianne Jenner scored her first PWHL goal less than four minutes into the game, Gwyneth Philips made 22 saves for her first career shutout and the Ottawa Charge beat the Minneso...
Jan 21, 2025

Raptors make early deficit disappear then beat Magic 109-93
TORONTO - After a slow start, RJ Barrett finished with 19 points, while Scottie Barnes was good for 17 more and 11 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors handle the Orlando Magic 109-93 on Tuesday. The ...
Jan 21, 2025