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Goalie interference is back in the spotlight as NHL playoff races and emotions about it heat up

Earlier during what is likely to be his third Vezina Trophy-winning season, Connor Hellebuyck pretty much gave up trying to figure out exactly what constitutes goaltender interference. Winnipeg's star...

Mar 26, 2025

'Along for the ride': Capitals soaking up Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record

WINNIPEG - Dylan Strome wasn't alive when Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe. The Great One scored the 802nd regular-season goal of his NHL career on March 23, 1994, to unseat Mr. Hockey for top spot in...

Mar 26, 2025

Play Ball: A look at five talking points as the Blue Jays kick off the 2025 season

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCH...

Mar 26, 2025

Alphonso Davies to undergo surgery after suffering knee injury playing for Canada

MUNICH (CP-AP) - Bayern Munich says Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be sidelined "for a lengthy period" after undergoing surgery to repair a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee. The 24-year-o...

Mar 26, 2025

Kadri plays clutch role in Flames pursuit of playoff berth

CALGARY - Nazem Kadri's penchant for scoring the big goal at a big time was on display yet again Tuesday. After starting the third-period comeback with a power-play goal that tied the game 2-2, Kadri'...

Mar 26, 2025

NHL roundup: Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 victory over Senators

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL's second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-2 win ...

Mar 26, 2025

Jets thrilled to KO the Caps 3-2 in OT, despite Ovechkin's late goal

WINNIPEG - Scott Arniel was proud the Winnipeg Jets got a takedown in a marquee bout with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a breakaway 1:28 into overtime to help the Jets c...

Mar 25, 2025

Kadri plays OT hero as surging Flames rally to beat Kraken 4-3

CALGARY - Nazem Kadri's second goal of the game, scored 3:38 into overtime, gave the Calgary Flames a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday for their fourth consecutive comeback victory. Adam Kla...

Mar 25, 2025

Charge stunned with costly collapse to Sirens, need to 'dig in' to make playoffs

OTTAWA - No matter the outcome Carla MacLeod could usually find a silver lining, but an epic collapse had the Ottawa Charge coach at a loss for words. With her team fighting to gain ground in the Prof...

Mar 25, 2025

Broberg, Thomas lead surging Blues to 6-1 win over Canadiens

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas each had a goal and three assists, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Tuesday night to extend their active NHL-best winning st...

Mar 25, 2025