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Calgary Flames deal Hanifin to Vegas Golden Knights

Calgary Flames deal Hanifin to Vegas Golden Knights

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have traded defenceman Noah Hanifin to the Vegas Golden Knights for draft picks and defenceman Daniil Miromanov.
Auston Matthews scores NHL-leading 54th goal late in OT to lift Maple Leafs past Sabres, 2-1

Auston Matthews scores NHL-leading 54th goal late in OT to lift Maple Leafs past Sabres, 2-1

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 54th goal at 4:20 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.
Matthews scores NHL-leading 54th goal, Samsonov shines as Leafs down Sabres 2-1 in OT

Matthews scores NHL-leading 54th goal, Samsonov shines as Leafs down Sabres 2-1 in OT

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov didn't have a lot to do early. The Maple Leafs goaltender made up for lost time late to secure one point. Auston Matthews then ensured their team also grabbed the second.
Defending champion Golden Knights trying to fight out of slump in final stretch

Defending champion Golden Knights trying to fight out of slump in final stretch

LAS VEGAS (AP) — After yet another frustrating loss to an opponent hovering around the bottom of the standings, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy publicly criticized his team Monday night for a lack of effort.
Rangers, Panthers, Avalanche, Golden Knights and Oilers make pre-NHL trade deadline day moves

Rangers, Panthers, Avalanche, Golden Knights and Oilers make pre-NHL trade deadline day moves

NEW YORK — Stanley Cup contenders did not wait until just before the NHL trade deadline Friday to make some big moves.
Flames' Martin Pospisil suspended 3 games for boarding Kraken's Vince Dunn

Flames' Martin Pospisil suspended 3 games for boarding Kraken's Vince Dunn

NEW YORK (AP) — Calgary Flames rookie forward Martin Pospisil was suspended for three games without pay Wednesday for boarding Seattle defenseman Vince Dunn.
Calgary's Martin Pospisil suspended three games for boarding Seattle's Vince Dunn

Calgary's Martin Pospisil suspended three games for boarding Seattle's Vince Dunn

The NHL's department of player safety says Martin Pospisil of the Calgary Flames has been suspended for three games for boarding Seattle’s Vince Dunn.
Oilers bolster forward lines with acquisition of Henrique, Carrick from Ducks

Oilers bolster forward lines with acquisition of Henrique, Carrick from Ducks

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers bolstered their forward lines on Wednesday, acquiring centres Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks.
First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Ottawa Senators

First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA — The NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by acquiring veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators.
'There is a fine line': How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game

'There is a fine line': How NHL coaches and referees navigate the emotions of a game

Dave Jackson had just made what he thought was a straightforward tripping call. Refereeing an AHL game in the late 1980s, the young official couldn't understand why future NHL head coach Rick Bowness was upset. Jackson skated over for a chat.