Hockey

The Washington Capitals and coach Peter Laviolette have determined to half methods after the workforce missed the playoffs for the primary time in practically a decade. General supervisor Brian MacLellan introduced the choice, which he described as mutual, on Friday, lower than 24 hours after the Capitals’...

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins requested Ron Hextall and Brian Burke to string an impossibly skinny needle after they had been employed in February 2021. Hextall, the final supervisor, and Burke, the director of hockey operations, had been requested to discover a method to prop open the championship ...

EDMONTON, Alberta — Mattias Janmark scored twice, Leon Draisaitl had a objective and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers closed the common season with a franchise-record ninth straight victory, 5-2 over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night time. Evan Bouchard and Evander Kane additionally scored and Stuar...

CHICAGO — At one level, Chicago Blackhawks common supervisor Kyle Davidson downplayed the significance of the NHL draft lottery on his workforce’s offseason plans. Moments later, Davidson allowed himself a large grin as he contemplated the probabilities. ...

TEMPE, Ariz. — Conor Garland capped his first profession hat trick 1:19 into additional time, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-4 Thursday evening within the season finale for each groups. Elias Pettersson scored his thirty ninth aim and J.T. Miller received his thirty second for the Can...

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adrian Kempe had three objectives and an help and the Los Angeles Kings clinched third place within the Pacific Division on Thursday evening with a 5-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, who could have the most effective odds within the draft lottery after ending with the NHL’s worst document. ...

SEATTLE — After lacking the playoffs for the primary time of their quick franchise historical past final 12 months, the Vegas Golden Knights wished to savor this Pacific Division title. Not for lengthy, although. The Golden Knights imagine there’s extra to return within the postseason. ...

The Washington Commanders are on the verge of getting a brand new proprietor. Billionaire Josh Harris has reached an settlement in precept to purchase the Washington Commanders for $6.05 billion, sources acquainted with the scenario mentioned. The deal isn’t finalized and the settlement isn't unique, howev...

WASHINGTON — Dougie Hamilton tied it within the third interval, Luke Hughes scored his first NHL aim in additional time and the New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 Thursday evening of their regular-season finale. New Jersey erased a three-goal deficit, climbing again into it thank...

LAS VEGAS — Bruce Cassidy didn’t assume his job was in jeopardy, having taken Boston to the NHL playoffs all six seasons as coach and serving within the Bruins’ system for 14 years. When he was fired on June 6, Cassidy was shocked and upset … for just a few hours. The Vegas Golden Knights rapidly jumped in...