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Canada survives in OT, U.S. falls in IIHF quarters

Mark Stone helped Canada stun Switzerland late and win in overtime, while Russia ousted the United States in the quarterfinals of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on Thursday in Slovakia.

Russia, Canada reach semis as Sweden crash out

Ice hockey heavyweights Russia and Canada reached the world championship semi-finals on Thursday after thrilling wins, with holders Sweden in action later on Thursday.

Senators name D.J. Smith as head coach

The Ottawa Senators hired D.J. Smith as head coach on Thursday.

Olympics: Plans stall for unified Korean team at women’s hockey event

South Korea will send its own team to the women’s Hockey Series Finals next month after talks with North Korea over fielding a unified team at the Olympic qualifying event stalled, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Bruins open as Cup favorites against Blues

The St. Louis Blues, who were a 300-to-1 long shot to win the Stanley Cup in early January, have come a long way but still will enter the Stanley Cup Final as underdogs to the Boston Bruins.

City of Henderson and Vegas Golden Knights Partner on Community Ice Hockey Facility

It’s a golden night in Henderson after the Mayor and Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Vegas Golden Knights to build and operate an indoor ice hockey facility in downtown Henderson.

Blues KO Sharks in Game 6, reach first Final since ’70

The worst team in the entire NHL a few days into the new year completed an astounding turnaround Tuesday as the St. Louis Blues advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970.

Sharks’ Karlsson, Hertl, Pavelski all out for Game 6

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Tomas Hertl did not travel with the team to St. Louis for Game 6 against the Blues on Tuesday night, while captain Joe Pavelski was ruled out shortly before the game.

Blues look to finish Sharks, get back to Final at last

The team that sat dead last in the NHL when the calendar flipped to 2019 is now one win away from the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970.

Cowboys RB Elliott cuffed, not arrested after altercation

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott was handcuffed after knocking a security guard to the ground at a Las Vegas music festival, but he was not arrested.

Ice hockey: Top women’s players form union, seek North American league

Top women’s hockey players from around the world have formed a union to support the creation of a viable women’s professional league in North America, they said on Monday.

Blues whip Sharks to take 3-2 series lead

The team that sat dead last in the NHL when the calendar flipped to 2019 is now one win away from the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970.

Binnington, Blues brace for Game 5 in San Jose

A third-round pick who spent five-plus seasons in the minors, Jordan Binnington is hardly an overnight sensation.

Blues edge Sharks, level West finals 2-2

It was readily apparent Friday that the St. Louis Blues weren’t rattled by how their latest loss happened two nights earlier.

Sharks: We’ve been good, not just lucky

The San Jose Sharks have had their share of breaks in the NHL playoffs.

Davidson leaves Jackets to become president of Rangers

John Davidson was named president of the New York Rangers on Friday, shortly after he resigned as president of hockey operations of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Davidson resigns as Jackets president, reportedly headed to Rangers

John Davidson resigned as president of hockey operations of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday and is expected to be named to a similar post with the New York Rangers.

Rask, Bruins cap sweep of ‘Canes with shutout

The Boston Bruins are on such a mission that they didn’t even take a detour on the way to the Stanley Cup Final.

Blues focus on task at hand ahead of Game 4

The sting of their Game 3 overtime loss will once again test the mettle of the St. Louis Blues. Fortunately for them, the Blues have overcome enough adversity already this season to have a chance.

Stars D Lindell signs six-year, $35 million extension

The Dallas Stars signed defenseman Esa Lindell to a six-year, $34.8 million extension through the 2024-25 season on Thursday.

Gotta hand it to ’em: Sharks get controversial OT win

Erik Karlsson wasn’t going to ask that his goal be overturned. You can’t blame him for that.

Sabres name Krueger fifth head coach since 2013

Named Buffalo’s fifth head coach since 2013 on Wednesday, Ralph Krueger takes on the task of ending the Sabres’ eight-year Stanley Cup playoff drought.

Rask, Bruins edge ‘Canes, move to verge of sweep

The Boston Bruins didn’t have the offensive answers in Game 3 as they did in previous games of the Eastern Conference finals.

Sharks face familiar scenario in Game 3 at St. Louis

The comforting factor for the San Jose Sharks is they’ve been here before. “Been there, done that” always provides a calming feeling for professional athletes.

Bortuzzo, Blues blow past Sharks, even series

The last time Robert Bortuzzo scored a playoff goal, he was in the first of his three seasons in the Ontario Hockey League. It was the spring of 2007, and he was 18 years old.

Bruins expect Hurricanes to fight back in Raleigh

The Boston Bruins see no reason for significant changes with the way the Eastern Conference finals are going against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Bruins blitz Canes for 2-0 lead in East finals

Every contest at TD Garden is more than a home game for Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk.

NHL: Meier, Couture power Sharks past Blues in Game 1

With all the hype and expectations that come from being a top-10 pick in the NHL draft, some would feel it’s been a slow process for Timo Meier to become an impact player.

Russia’s Putin scores eight goals in all-star hockey game

Russian President Vladimir Putin hit the ice on Friday in a hockey game in which he showed off his puck-handling skills and scored eight goals — a display that reinforced his image as a man of action.

Blues, Sharks took hard roads to conference finals

The road to winning the Stanley Cup is only halfway over, yet both combatants in the Western Conference final are truly battle tested.

Bruins’ power play rips Game 1 from Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes were embraced as a “Bunch of Jerks” in advancing through two rounds of the playoffs, but a rough style of play cost them in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Bruins.

Pavelski returns, leads Sharks past Avs in Game 7

San Jose captain Joe Pavelski, who missed the first six games of the Western Conference semifinals, had a goal and an assist as the host Sharks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Game 7 on Wednesday night to advance the West finals.

Maroon’s 2nd-OT goal lifts Blues past Stars in Game 7

Pat Maroon scored the winner 5:50 into double overtime as the St. Louis Blues advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Dallas Stars in a thrilling Game 7 on Tuesday night.

Bruins’ McAvoy suspended for Eastern finals opener

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy maintained that his hit on Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Josh Anderson on Monday was intended as nothing more than a hard hockey check.

Oilers fire coach Hitchcock, hire Holland as GM

In the wake of a disappointing season, the Edmonton Oilers fired coach Ken Hitchcock on Tuesday and officially announced the hiring of Ken Holland as general manager.

Landeskog nets OT winner as Avalanche force Game 7

Gabriel Landeskog scored 2:32 into overtime, and the Colorado Avalanche saved their season by beating the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals in Denver on Monday night.

Rask, Bruins close out Jackets in Game 6

Tuukka Rask made 39 saves as the visiting Boston Bruins advanced to the Eastern Conference final for the first time since 2013 with a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 on Monday.

Blues force Game 7 with road win at Stars

David Perron’s second-period goal broke the deadlock and Jordan Binnington made 22 saves as the visiting St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 Sunday afternoon to force a Game 7 in their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

Hertl scores pair as Sharks take 3-2 series lead

Tomas Hertl scored both goals and Martin Jones made 21 saves as the host San Jose Sharks claimed a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche Saturday night and are one game away from reaching the Western Conference final.

Bruins escape Blue Jackets’ rally to win Game 5

David Pastrnak scored twice in a wild third period as the Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night.

Spezza, Lindell lift Stars past Blues for 3-2 series lead

Ben Bishop stopped 38 shots while Jason Spezza and Esa Lindell provided all of the necessary offense as the visiting Dallas Stars claimed a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday and are one victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final.

Hurricanes complete sweep of Isles with 5-2 win

The Carolina Hurricanes scored three goals in the first nine minutes of the second period, taking control of Game 4 on the way to a 5-2 victory and a sweep of the visiting New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Avs visit Sharks for pivotal Game 5 showdown

Anybody following the Stanley Cup playoffs has seen Nathan MacKinnon dominating games with his blink-and-he’s-gone speed and high-skill plays.

Avs shut out Sharks in Game 4, even series

Philipp Grubauer collected his first career playoff shutout, and Nathan MacKinnon, Colin Wilson and Erik Johnson all scored as the Colorado Avalanche claimed a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night in Denver to even their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

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